Senior Business Development Manager - Grants

Senior Business Development Manager - Grants

• Full-time
• Business Line: Sales & Marketing

As a professional services company , Ayming partners with businesses and institutions around the world to unlock lasting value. With a team of over 1,500 experts in Innovation, HR, and Taxes across 14 countries; our three delivery modes are: consulting services, digital services and managed services.

Ayming UK is looking for a Senior Business Development Manager with deep expertise in UK grant funding to join our dynamic team in London.

Your main responsibilities will be :

• Client Facing : Engage C-Level stakeholders and key decision-makers to promote Ayming’s Grants offering throughout the entire sales cycle.
• Market Development : Identify and qualify new grant funding opportunities aligned with client innovation or growth strategies.
• Application Support : Assist in coordinating or advising on grant application processes, working closely with internal delivery teams.
• Pipeline & CRM Management : Maintain accurate records in CRM; manage forecasting and performance reporting.
• Expert Knowledge : Stay current on funding trends and regulations to act as a trusted advisor.
• Collaboration : Work with marketing and delivery teams to develop pitch materials and campaign strategies.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in business development, B2B consultative sales or other senior role responsible for generating new business (e.g. Founder).
• 3–5+ years direct experience of innovation projects, either in a research, commercial R&D, or consulting environment.
• Bachelor’s degree or academic equivalent.
• Dependable : You’ll demonstrate maturity during client engagements and amongst peers.
• Organised : Time management and prioritisation is key as you will need to autonomously manage pipeline.
• Excellent Communicator : Build strong client relationships through regular communication, clarifying key service details, and maintaining accuracy in responding to clients’ queries.
• Proactive : Independent self-starter with a strategic eye to lead generation. Willing to try new things, research opportunities and innovate in pitches.
• Networker : Have an extensive network and strong ability to create connections to build it further.

HR Policy

• Unleash your potential with our Ayming Academy and Ayming Digital Academy!
• Grow your career with our tailored support programs, My Professional Journey or MoveWithUS.
• Work your way : enjoy flexibility, inspiring and friendly spaces, with a up to 100 remote days per year.
• Connect and celebrate through events and gatherings all year round (Webinars, “Coffee With” etc..)

Local benefits

• A competitive salary that recognises your expertise and hard work!
• Thorough internal training to learn the real-world applications of your specialism in R&D Tax Consulting, in line with HMRC guidelines.
• The opportunity to join a multi-talented team made up of dual-qualified tax and technical experts, including engineers, scientists, accountants, and software specialists, to name but a few.
• Genuine responsibility with direct client engagement across various sectors, including Technology, Manufacturing, Construction, Food, and others.
• Being a part of a great team of over 80 Aymers in our London office.
• Extensive career development, progression, and training - Continuous development and support for your professional qualifications, personal goals, and aspirations so we can grow together.
• Career Coaching– Better never stops.Sharing our time to make the best use of yours.

Employee perks

• 25 Days Holiday per annum with the option to buy an additional five days – a time to step back, relax, and focus on the things that are important to you
• An extra day off for your Birthday.
• 5% Company Pension matched contribution - Looking after your future when it’s time to step back and relax.
• Immediate membership to Healthshield, a ‘well-being’ medical health scheme.
• Day one access to , an app-based service providing remote GP services and enhanced health support.
• x4 Basic Salary Death in Service Benefit.
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Access to our Employee Benefits Platform (Sodexo) - multiple discounts across Highstreet stores, Grocery Shopping, Travel and Leisure activities.

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