Business Development Manager

Business Development Manager

This is an exciting opportunity to help deliver meaningful impact, using your sales skills to drive positive change in how citizens interact with public authorities through high quality digital tools

. Position: Business Development Manag

erLocation: Remote (UK-based trave

l)Salary: £40,000 – £50,000 per ann

umHours: Full Ti

meContract: Permane

nt Closing Date: Friday 31 October 2

025Interview Date: November 2025 (via video conferen

ce) The

RoleAs Business Development Manager, you will be self-motivated and strategically driven to expand SocietyWorks’ client portfolio, securing new sources of income from commercial customers, primarily in the UK local government sec

tor. You

• will:Deliver SocietyWorks’ mission-aligned commercial objec
• tivesSeek out and influence early-stage opportunities through the sales pipeline to secure strategically aligned cont
• ractsPrepare targeted tenders, contracts, and administrative work for all stages of the sales pip
• elineBuild and maintain strong and productive relationships with clients and potential cl
• ientsIdentify new products, services, and market sectors in collaboration with senior leade
• rshipWork closely with the marketing and product teams to align activity with client needs and
• USPsRepresent SocietyWorks at trade shows, conferences, and exhibi
• tionsLiaise with internal teams to ensure a smooth transition from pre-sales to del

ivery Abo

ut YouWe are seeking a confident and results-driven Business Development Manager who thrives on building relationships and securing purposeful

sales. You wil

• l have:A proven sales track record in business development, sales, or a related role within the UK local government or public
• sectorExcellent communication and negotiation skills, with confidence presenting to senior directors and elected represen
• tativesExperience with collaboration tools, MS Office/Google Docs, and CRM systems (e.g. Pip
• edrive)Strong ability to produce accurate reports on sales progress against
• targetsDemonstrable experience identifying opportunities and capitalising on market
• trendsStrong business sense, time management, and planning
• skillsWillingness to travel and develop technical knowledge relevant to civic tec

hnology Benefits

• Include£40,000 – £50,000 per ann
• um (FTE)Pension (4% employer, 4% e
• mployee)Remote-first, flexible working within a collaborative and supportive
• cultureOpportunities for professional growth and dev

elopment As SocietyWorks operates within a not-for-profit group, there is no commission associated with this role, but the Business Development Manager's salary will be reviewed annually in line with per

formance. About the Or

ganisationSocietyWorks is the commercial division of the UK civic technology charity, mySociety, the team behind well-known services such as FixMyStreet, WhatDoTheyKnow, TheyWorkForYou and Wr

iteToThem. As part of a unique not-for-profit group, we provide services to citizens and public sector organisations, used by over 11 million people annually across 40+ countries. This role balances commercial objectives with the ultimate purpose of extending the reach and impact of our parent charity,

mySociety. Application

InstructionsYour application should consist of a CV and a covering letter (please anonymise by using initials rather than your name and remove identifying details). Your covering letter should explain your interest in the role and how your skills and experience meet the r

equirements.