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Business Development Lead
Business Development Lead | Digital Transformation
| Leeds / London + Client Travel
Key Points
- New business development within a growing Digital Transformation consultancy
- Opportunity to shape and scale a commercial training academy alongside consulting services
- Leeds / London based with client travel
About the Client
Due to continued growth, we are working with an established Digital Transformation consultancy investing heavily in its next phase of expansion. Renowned for delivering complex technology programmes across the public sector, they now seek a commercially driven Business Development Lead to drive new revenue opportunities and support ambitious growth plans.
This brand-new position offers the chance to:
- Influence business strategy
- Develop new markets
- Play a key role in the company’s continued success
The Benefits
- Join a rapidly growing Digital Transformation consultancy
- Brand-new role with genuine autonomy and influence
- Clear opportunity to shape business growth and commercial strategy
- Competitive salary, bonus, and long-term incentives
- Hybrid working with client travel
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The Business Development Lead Role
Core Responsibilities
- Identify and secure new business opportunities across public and private sectors
- Develop relationships, navigate government procurement routes, and build proposals for long-term growth
- Work alongside the internal academy team to expand and commercialise the external training offering
- Collaborate with senior leadership to:
- Identify new markets
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Contribute directly to the company’s ambitious growth plans
Key Activities
- Market & opportunity analysis in Digital Transformation, Cloud, and Enterprise Technology
- Proposal development and bid management
- Stakeholder engagement and client relationship building
- Strategy alignment with senior decision-makers
Business Development Lead: Essential Skills
Experience & Competencies
- Proven track record in Business Development within Digital Transformation, Technology, or Consultancy
- Experience securing public sector and government contracts
- Strong commercial awareness, with the ability to:
- Identify and develop new markets
- Build strategic partnerships
- Develop compelling proposals
- Ability to operate independently, taking ownership of business growth initiatives


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Preferred Attributes
- Knowledge of Digital Transformation, Cloud, or Enterprise Technology services
- Familiarity with AWS or Oracle platforms would be advantageous
To Apply
Please apply via:
- This advert OR
- Email directly: roisin.marsh@searchability.com
Contact Details
For further information, contact:
- Phone: 01244 567 926
- Mobile: 07441 348 209
Note: By applying, you consent for your application (subject to qualifications) to be submitted to the client for this role only.
#KeySkills: Business Development, Sales, Digital Transformation, Government Contracts, Public Sector, Consultancy, Bid Management, Growth, AWS, Oracle, Strategic Partnerships
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