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Business Development Partner – Public Sector & Social Housing
Location: Cumbria, Merseyside, Greater Manchester, Cheshire, Staffordshire, West Midlands, South Wales Contract: Permanent All applicants must hold a full UK driving licence
Jewson Partnership Solutions (JPS), specialists in customised solutions and building materials for the Public Sector, including Housing Associations and Local Authorities, now seek an ambitious Business Development Partner.
At JPS, we thrive on cultivating long-term partnerships, driving innovation, and delivering measurable growth for our public-sector clients. This is a transformative opportunity for a commercially astute professional who excels in securing new business, fostering trusted relationships, and implementing strategies that create enduring value.
What You’ll Be Doing
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Proactive Business Growth:
- Identify, develop, and secure new business opportunities within social housing and public-sector markets.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key decision-makers, establishing JPS as a trusted partner.
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Strategic Solutions Delivery:
- Develop innovative, evidence-based proposals that enhance customer efficiency and value while meeting their needs.
- Support contract mobilisation, retention, and ongoing engagement to sustain long-term growth.
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Collaborative & Strategic Work:
- Work closely with internal teams (Bids, Estimating, Operations & Partnerships) to ensure seamless delivery of customer solutions.
- Study market trends, customer insights, and commercial performance to pinpoint growth opportunities.
- Represent JPS at industry events, expos, and networking sessions, both regionally and nationally.
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- Operational Excellence:
- Maintain a robust pipeline via CRM management (preferably Salesforce).
- Champion social-value initiatives (e.g., community support, partnerships, sustainability) to deepen customer bonds.
What We’re Looking For
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Industry Experience:
- Proven expertise in business development, sales, or strategic partnerships within a Public Sector or social housing environment (preferred but not mandatory).
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Commercial & Leadership Skills:
- A strong commercial track record with experience driving profitable growth.
- Exceptional ability in communication, negotiation, presentation, and influencing—capable of engaging at all levels (internally/externally).
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Operational & Personal Attributes:
- Excellent relationship-building skills, fostering collaboration across multiple business functions.
- Robust organisation and prioritisation, demonstrating expertise in CRM systems, Salesforce, and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Confidence navigating public-sector procurement processes and managing commercial agreements.
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Performance Mindset:
- A results-driven, proactive mindset with resilience to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to adapt and identify opportunities from data, market shifts, and emerging trends.
What’s in It for You?
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Financial Rewards:
- Competitive basic salary alongside a performance-related bonus.
- 34 days holiday plus public holidays.
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Retirement & Protection:
- Retirement Savings Plan via Legal & General.
- Life Assurance coverage.
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Enhanced Benefits:
- Work Perks, including high-street vouchers (rewards portal) and Aviva DiGicare+, offering:
- Access to a digital GP consultation.
- Wellbeing support (mental health, fitness, finance).
- Car Salary Sacrifice, Cycle-2-Work scheme, Benenden Healthcare, and Critical Illness Cover.
- Work Perks, including high-street vouchers (rewards portal) and Aviva DiGicare+, offering:
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Wellbeing & Perks:
- Wellbeing Centre support via Work Perks.
- Refer a Friend programme for colleagues and successful applicants.
Why Join JPS?
We are part of STARK Building Materials UK, delivering high-quality products and exceptional service to our valued Public Sector clients. At JPS, we foster a collaborative, family-like culture where team members own success through partnership and grit.
This opportunity is ideal for career-driven professionals seeking to take their next step in business development, working alongside a team that values integrity, innovation, and customer-centric excellence.
Next Steps
If your application is successful, our in-house recruitment team will arrange an interview and address any queries. We actively encourage part-time, job-share arrangements for full-time roles advertised.
STARK is a ‘Ban the Box’ employer—meaning we assess applicants based on their suitability, and all convictions reviewed on a case-by-case basis. We commit to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the application and interview processes to support applicants.
Ready to make an impact? Apply today.
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