ADS Group Ltd

Business Development Manager - Permanent, fulltime role, Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week - Hybrid working- 3 days in the Belfast office and 2 days from home Overview: ADS Northern Ireland is seeking a proactive and relationship-driven Business Development Manager to support and grow our Member base across the region. Reporting directly to the ADS Ireland Director, this role is central to delivering value to our Members by identifying market opportunities, enhancing engagement, and expanding our regional presence. Key Responsibilities: As Business Development Manager, you will: Work closely with ADS colleagues and external stakeholders to understand the needs of Member companies and provide tailored support. Act as the primary point of contact for Members in the region, offering account management and helping them navigate opportunities within the aerospace, defence, security, and space sectors. Plan and deliver a programme of Member-focused activities, including networking events, webinars, forums, and working groups. Be responsible for ensuring Members benefit from the full range of ADS services and national sector initiatives, including supply chain programmes such as SC21 and Aero Excellence. Build relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, including government agencies and industry working groups. Qualifications and Experience: We are looking for a confident and credible professional with a proven track record in business development, ideally gained within a commercial or trade association environment. The ideal candidate will bring knowledge or experience of the Aerospace, Defence, Security and Space sectors, with a particular emphasis on Aerospace, which represents the largest Member group in the region. A strong communicator with excellent interpersonal and presentation skills, capable of engaging effectively with individuals at all levels from apprentices to CEOs and working collaboratively with public sector partners. A proactive, customer-focused approach is essential, along with the ability to instigate, develop and deliver impactful projects. The successful candidate will be self-motivated, able to prioritise their workload, and comfortable working both independently and as part of a wider team. A good understanding of the economic development landscape and its stakeholders is important, as is a flexible attitude to travel, including overnight stays. Benefits: Bonuses Pension Private Health Insurance Life Insurance Season Ticket Loan Cycle to Work Scheme 9-day Fortnight Enhanced Parental Leave Extended Remote Working 28 days Annual Leave & Buying Additional Leave Scheme Long Service Additional Annual Leave