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Business Development Lead
Employer
Birmingham City Council
Location
Birmingham, West Midlands
Salary
Grade 6 - £54,495 - £64,811
Hours
Full Time
Place Of Work
Office
Closing date
2 October 2026
Contract Type
Apprenticeship/ Internship
Function
Sales & Business Development
Sector
Local Authorities
Seniority
Executive
Job Details
Business Development Lead
Permanent
Grade 6 - £54,495 - £64,811
Consultation grade - subject to formal evaluation under the Pay Equity Review
Working 36.5 hours per week
Are you an innovative commercial leader with a passion for sustainable growth and environmental investment?
Birmingham City Council is seeking an ambitious Business Development Lead to drive the strategic development of a blended financial model that supports investment, growth, and long-term sustainability across the city's parks and green infrastructure. This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of Birmingham's green spaces while delivering commercial success and community value.
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Working closely with senior stakeholders, partners, and community groups, you will lead business development initiatives that maximise revenue, attract investment, and support the council's broader strategic objectives.
What You'll Do...
- Develop and deliver a long-term financial strategy for green infrastructure.
- Drive income generation and commercial growth opportunities.
- Maximise revenue from parks, events, concessions and commercial assets.
- Lead business development activity and market research.
- Build strong partnerships across public, private and community sectors.
What You'll Need...
We're looking for a commercially minded leader with experience in:
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- Business development, finance, income generation or commercial projects.
- Financial planning, forecasting and performance management.
- Developing successful revenue growth strategies.
- Stakeholder engagement and partnership working.
- Leading and developing high-performing teams.
We're committed to creating a city that thrives. You'll have the opportunity to influence the future of Birmingham's parks and green spaces while working in a collaborative environment that values innovation, sustainability, and community impact.
What We Offer In Return…
- Membership of West Midlands Pension Fund – with generous employer contributions
- Enhanced Holiday Entitlement – 30 days, increasing with length of service
- My Rewards Scheme – access to over 800 brands providing discounts and savings
- Health and wellbeing support – independent and confidential employee assistance and counselling
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