The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB)
Business Development Manager
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Job Title: Business Development Manager
Location: Home Based - covering Southeast and London South
Working Hours: Full time, 36 hours per week
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £43,000 per year
About Us
Do you want a career where your success helps shape the future of the built environment?
At the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB), we're on a mission to improve the quality, safety and professionalism of the construction and built environment sector worldwide.
About The Role
We're looking for a passionate and ambitious Business Development Manager who shares that vision and wants to make a real difference.
This is more than a sales role. It's an opportunity to build meaningful partnerships with companies, educators and industry leaders, helping individuals and organisations access professional membership, training and development opportunities that raise standards across the sector.
Key Responsibilities:
As a key member of the Company Engagement Team, you will:
- Identify and cultivate new business opportunities
- Manage and grow strategic accounts and promote the benefits of Chartered Company status.
- Work closely with organisations to develop tailored professional development solutions and Academy training programmes.
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About You
The ideal candidate will have the following skills and experience:
- A confident relationship builder who thrives on engaging senior stakeholders, influencing decision-makers, and delivering measurable results
- A proven track record in business development, consultative sales or account management.
- Thrives on building lasting relationships and creating new opportunities.
- Motivated by targets but driven by purpose.
- Communicates confidently with stakeholders at all levels.
- Brings professionalism, integrity and a genuine desire to support positive change within the built environment.
- Enjoys working independently while collaborating with colleagues across a national team.
What you'll gain:
- The chance to contribute to a respected professional body with a global reputation.
- A role where commercial success directly supports higher standards and greater professionalism across the industry.
- Flexible home-based working and the opportunity to engage with leading organisations across your region.
- A collaborative, values-driven culture where your impact will be recognised.
Why Work for Us?
We offer not only the opportunity to make a real difference through your work but also a friendly, flexible, and supportive working environment. Here’s what you can expect:
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- A Competitive Salary
- Generous Benefits Package:
- 25 days holiday (rising to 29 with service) plus bank holidays, a birthday day off, and Christmas closure.
- Private pension scheme with employer contributions and free pension advice.
- Private medical insurance (includes Online GP and Wellbeing Assistance) and a Health Cash Plan (includes dental and optical cashback).
- Enhanced family-friendly policies and life assurance.
- Access to resources supporting wellbeing, including an Employee Assistance Programme and mental health first aiders.
- Development Opportunities: Learning and development tailored to your career growth.
- Inclusive Environment: We’re a disability-committed and EDI-focused employer, with values that celebrate diversity and inclusivity.
- Recognition: We are proud to say that we hold a Gold Investors in People Award - which we really hope will show you our commitment to you as an employer.
If you're passionate about business development and inspired by the opportunity to help build a more professional, ethical and skilled construction industry, we'd love to hear from you.
Join CIOB and help shape the future of the built environment.
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