Business Development Manager
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What we know
Is it still open?
Not yet checked
Last checked 2d ago — checked against the employer's own applicant tracking system, which is the company answering directly.
The employer's own board was still advertising this when we last read it, though our own check is not current.
How old is it?
Posted 10d ago
The date the source published, not the day we noticed it (2026-09-22). Last seen at its source 1h ago.
We have tracked this listing since 22 Sep 2026 (9 days). The employer's board dropped it once and re-listed it; it was last seen there 1 hour ago.
Is it remote?
Marked remote on the employer's board
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Who may apply?
United Kingdom
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Pay not stated
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workable employer's own board first seen 9d ago · last seen 1h ago
- posted 2026-10-01
The listing
Business Development Manager
Competitive salary and excellent on target earnings.
A quick look at the role.
We’re looking for a commercially focused Business Development Manager to join our Municipal Collections team. You’ll play a key role in winning new business and growing existing contracts, leading tenders from solution development and pricing through to compelling written submissions and client presentations. Working collaboratively across the business and with customers, partners and industry contacts, you’ll identify new opportunities, stay ahead of market and legislative developments, and help deliver our ambitious growth plans.
Your core responsibilities
- Lead and manage tender opportunities from initial development through to submission, including operational solutions, pricing, commercial proposals and presentations.
- Identify and develop new business opportunities across the Municipal Collections sector, while supporting the growth and development of existing contracts.
- Build strong relationships with clients, consultants, partners, subcontractors and internal stakeholders to support business development and secure future opportunities.
- Develop compelling bid content and presentations, bringing together expertise from across the business to create commercially strong and customer-focused solutions.
- Stay ahead of industry developments, including emerging technologies, innovation, market trends and legislation, identifying opportunities to enhance our services.
- Provide commercial and contractual support to regional teams, helping to develop service proposals, variation opportunities and wider contract growth.
- Collaborate across the business to support strategic projects and contribute to the delivery of the company’s wider growth and business plan.
Our essential requirements
- Proven experience working in a tendering, bidding, pricing or business development environment, with a track record of producing high-quality written submissions.
- Strong commercial awareness, with the ability to develop pricing, proposals and solutions that meet customer and business requirements.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with confidence presenting to clients and engaging with stakeholders at all levels.
- Highly organised with strong project management skills, able to manage multiple priorities, meet tight deadlines and work independently.
- Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across internal teams and with external partners.
- Strong attention to detail, with good numeracy and analytical skills and confidence using Microsoft Word and Excel.
- A good understanding of the waste industry or municipal services, with the ability to keep up to date with industry, legislative and technological developments.
- Willingness to travel when required and work flexibly to meet business and tender deadlines.
Changing the way people think about waste.
At Biffa, we love working with waste. Whether we’re turning it into sustainable power, finding new ways to recycle it or simply keeping it off the streets, we believe every day is an opportunity to improve the lives of millions. It’s a view that’s shared by our 11,500+ people around the country, who trust us to provide them with a career that’s always rewarding, often challenging, but never dull. And it’s why we’re the UK’s No. 1 choice for business waste management.
Dedicated to diversity.
Being inclusive is core to our culture at Biffa; we believe different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds are key to developing a creative and effective working environment that represents our communities and generates the best outcomes for colleagues, customers and stakeholders, which is why you’ll find us championing diversity, equity and inclusion at every turn.