Senior Manager Business Development

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Senior Manager - Business Development £52,000-£57,000 plus benefits Reports to: Head of Business Development Directorate: Marketing, Fundraising & Engagement Contract: 12 month fixed-term contract Hours: Full time 35 hours per week Location: Stratford, London Office-based with high flexibility (1-2 days per week in the office) Closing date: 14th June 2026 23:55 Please let us know if there is anything about the recruitment process that you would like to discuss, in particular if there are any changes or adjustments that would make it easier for you to apply. Please contact recruitment@cancer.org.uk or 020 3469 8400 as soon as possible. Visa sponsorship: You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy. Cancer Research UK is not able to offer visa sponsorship. Recruitment process: two stage competency based interviews (second stage will consist of a presentation and interview) At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer. We're looking for a motivated Senior Manager in Business Development to provide support to the Head of Business Development. This role plays an active role in the leadership team to set the strategy for Business Development activity ensuring the team delivers against both financial and non-financial targets in current and future years across CRUK's portfolio. This role will initially include three direct reports with potential for growth over time. A key element of this position is providing support, coaching, guidance and setting high expectations that the team identify prospects, builds a robust pipeline and secures new opportunities. What will I be doing? Be a member of the senior management team, providing strategic direction for the business and cultural development of the Business Development Team in line with CRUK's priorities and take collective responsibility for the performance of our entire product portfolio. Devise and implement the longer-term Business Development strategy in line with CRUK priorities, setting the income and expenditure budgets for the team, maximising impact of in year and lifetime pipelines. Lead and motivate the Business Development team to ensure a consistent approach to delivery, reporting and performance management and creating a strong team culture to drive success and high performance. Responsible for team's delivery and maintenance of a robust pipeline of high value and long-term opportunities, progressing through the sales stages, setting KPIs and tracking performance. Build networks and relationships with internal and external stakeholders to influence decision makers and secure new opportunities. Drive a culture of excellence across the Business Development team, developing the team and their knowledge of CRUK products and priorities, sharing best practice and insights to ensure an optimum supporter experience. Work collaboratively with the Supporter Relationship Management team to deploy resource to support the development of new proposals to existing partners and seek opportunities to include Supporter Relationship Management input into new Business Development opportunities. Ensure Business Development team is compliant with Fundraising Regulator and Charity Commission regulations, up to date with CRUK policies and procedures, and operating in line with Institute of Fundraising best practice including due diligence on prospects. Ensure equality and diversity is celebrated and considered as part of all decisions taken. Undertake other tasks as necessary to contribute to the Relationship Management objectives and those of Cancer Research UK. What are we looking for? A passion for the CRUK cause with the ability to understand CRUK's vision, purpose, and achievements, sharing this knowledge to motivate and inspire supporters. Significant experience of developing and implementing strategy and operating plans, making future focussed, well-informed decisions and articulating these clearly. Experience of leading in a performance driven environment, setting, monitoring and achieving targets. Experience of nurturing and developing talent with ability to inspire, motivate and empower a team, encouraging positive behaviours and leading by example. Excellent relationship building, negotiating and influencing skills with internal and external stakeholders. Experience of leading multiple projects and working in a matrix environment, taking an objective approach to prioritisation and clearly translating this to others. Proactive, creative and strategic thinker with evidence of spotting new opportunities and giving them a try. Significant experience of developing complex relationships including corporates, organisations and key individuals. Knowledge of the charity sector, supporter-led fundraising and partnerships market. Our organisation values are designed to guide all that we do. Bold: Act with ambition, courage and determination Credible: Act with rigour and professionalism Human : Act to have a positive impact on peop