This role requires a confident, well rounded and dynamic individual with proven business development experience working with blue chip companies along with change management knowledge and capabilities. Reporting to the Head of Projects in our Regulated Services business this individual will be responsible for leading the business development activities within projects, developing a strategic sales plan and work in collaboration with Capita Group providing portfolio sales to contribute towards the successful conversion or prospects to clients. The individual must have a demonstrable ability to work across all levels of stakeholders and third parties within a commercial environment.

Job title:

Business Development Manager

Job Description:

What you will do:

• Developing a compelling strategic sales plan and propositions to take to market

• Support the executive in growing PRS external to Capita and our own Division

• Establishing relevant governance and controls and provide regular progress updates to Senior Management

• Successful achievement of agreed business development outcomes (sales targets, KPIs)

• Actively supporting development and approval of any future sales & business development business case and annual business plans as required

• Own ongoing relationships and related account management activities

Your experience will include:

• Proven business development experience in the financial services sector with a successful track record working with blue chip companies

• Good knowledge and understanding of projects and programmes and how they operate

• Extensive and strong business acumen with an ability to quickly understand market trends

• The gravitas to engage effectively with director level and decision-making executive

• Demonstrate effective and productive stakeholder management both internally & externally at all levels and with third parties

• Highly motivated with client outcomes as a key focus

About Capita Project Resource Solutions

Project Resource Solutions (PRS) is a pool of flexible Project Services professionals split into hubs around the UK.

Our mission is to work in partnership with our customers offering a wide range of project services to enable them to achieve and deliver their strategic goals.

Our PRS principles are:

• The customer is at the heart of what we do – ‘delight our customer’. 

• We put our people first, developing them to maximise their potential.

• Our people are highly motivated, open, honest and work with a high degree of integrity.

• We provide a high standard of flexible professional solutions.

• We empower people to challenge the status quo.

What are the benefits of being part of PRS?

• Career development and growth through wider experiences and challenges both within and outside of the Regulated Services Division and through potential opportunities outside of Capita group

• Commitment to ensuring that those in PRS have the appropriate mentoring, training and development support to allow them to perform in these roles

• Being part of new business opportunities, growth within the business, and contributing to additional revenue and margin to the division

 What’s in it for you?

• A competitive basic salary, company car/car allowance and a competitive bonus structure

• 23 days holiday (rising to 27) with the opportunity to buy extra leave 

• The opportunity to take a paid day out of the office, volunteering for our charity partners or a cause of your choice

• Company matched pension, life assurance, a cycle2work scheme, 15 weeks’ fully paid maternity, adoption and shared parental leave, paternity pay of two weeks…and plenty more  

• Voluntary benefits designed to suit your lifestyle – from discounts on retail and socialising, to health & wellbeing, travel and technology.

• Access to our Employee Network Groups, which represent every strand of diversity and allow colleagues to connect and learn from each other on an open, inclusive platform

You’ll get the chance to follow your chosen career path anywhere in Capita. You’ll be joining a network of 63,000 experienced, innovative and dedicated individuals across multiple disciplines and sectors. There are countless opportunities to learn new skills and develop in your career, and we’ll provide the support you need to do just that. Our purpose is to create a better outcome for you.  

What we hope you will do next

Choose ‘Apply now’ to fill out our short application, so that we can find out more about you. 

We’re an equal opportunity employer, which means we’ll consider all suitably qualified applicants regardless of gender identity or expression, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or beliefs, age, sexual orientation, disability status or any other protected characteristic. We recruit and develop our people based on merit and their passion for creating better outcomes, and we’re committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.