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Job description: Business Development Manager As our Business Development Manager, you will lead and coordinate the development of high-quality, compliant and competitive tenders that support Big Life Group's growth and impact. Working as one of two Business Development Managers, you will have end-to-end responsibility for identifying opportunities and leading tender submissions across allocated service areas. You'll work closely with operational leaders, finance colleagues and external partners to develop compelling proposals that demonstrate our impact, quality and values. You will play a central role in helping Big Life Group secure new contracts and partnerships, contributing directly to the sustainability and development of services that support communities across Greater Manchester and beyond. Basic Information Hours: 35 hours per week Annual leave: 25 days, increasing to 30 days after five years Base: Big Life Stretford Road Hub, Manchester, or remote with attendance in person as required Line manager: Executive Director Responsibilities Build strong relationships across allocated service areas to understand strengths, challenges and opportunities for growth. Identify business development opportunities and assess strategic fit, delivery capability, financial viability and likelihood of success. Lead and coordinate tender processes from opportunity identification through to submission and interview preparation. Produce high-quality bid content that clearly demonstrates Big Life Group's experience, impact and capability. Develop compelling social value and impact narratives within submissions. Work with finance colleagues to develop compliant and financially viable pricing models. Maintain oversight of bid pipelines, tender outcomes and lessons learned to support continuous improvement. Develop market intelligence relating to commissioners, procurement trends, competitors and partnership opportunities. Maintain and improve libraries of standard responses, evidence and case studies. Support effective mobilisation and handover of successful contracts to operational teams. Person Specification Please use the person specification whilst completing your application. Benefits We offer more than a payslip - you'll find wellbeing support through LifeWorks, Simply Health and mindfulness sessions, days' annual leave plus your birthday off, flexible working, and regular learning opportunities. Everyday perks include Blue Light Card discounts, savings schemes, cycle to work, free eye tests and more - little extras to make life easier inside and outside of work. Wellbeing passports: everyone has things going on in their life that affect their ability to be happy at work, and Big Life's wellbeing passports help staff members to work with their manager to understand their situation, what changes at work might make a difference, and the support we can offer. Health and wellbeing champions: our health and wellbeing champions group is drawn from across the group, and meets regularly to look at how we can best support our staff. Peer supporters: staff peer supporters can help staff within the group who may be experiencing stress, anxiety, grief, or any other emotional difficulties most of us face at some point in time. Peer supporters usually have some of their own life experience to draw on, and are trained to offer support. Employee Assistance Programme: all staff have access to help from LifeWorks, which offers support with emotional, mental, financial, or physical wellbeing. The service is confidential, 24/7, and free to Big Life staff. Stop smoking support: Big Life staff looking to stop smoking can access the NHS SmokeFree scheme. Through the scheme, if you quit and stay smoke free for six months, you can claim a £60 of gift vouchers. Cycle to work: anyone looking to get fit on their way to work can access Cycle Solutions, and get a bike for their commute tax free! Through the scheme, Big Life staff can save an average of 32% on the cost of their bike. Your Development: coming to Big Life to work or volunteer can be just the start of your journey. We really believe that if people have the values, the determination and the skills to progress, then we'll do everything we can to make that happen.