Business Development Manager
Employer: Westminster Foundation for Democracy
Location: UK based with the option for remote working. This role will require occasional travel to HQ in London to fulfil operational requirements. Occasional overseas travel to support programme implementation and/or oversee activities is required for the position.
Temporary: Fixed Term - From until March 2029. With the possibility of being made permanent
Salary: £46,000 - £51,000
Closing date: 25/05/2026
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Location: UK based with the option for remote working. This role will require occasional travel to HQ in London to fulfil operational requirements.
Occasional overseas travel to support programme implementation and/or oversee activities is required for the position.
Benefits: Yearly performance related pay, generous leave, 4 wellbeing days per year, eligible for the Civil Service pension scheme option - employer contribution up to 28.97% and more.
Contract: Fixed Term - From until March 2029. With the possibility of being made permanent
Working Pattern: Full-time: WFD will consider flexible working arrangements, including, job share, compressed hours, flexitime.
Role Overview with key responsibilities
WFD’s exciting plans for growth include diversifying our donor funding and delivering our new business development strategy.
As our new Business Development Manager, you will play a central role in expanding our funding portfolio, unlocking new strategic partnerships, and scaling high-impact programmes across more than 50 countries.
Working closely with the Head of Business Development and Funding Partnerships, this role will
Strategy - Actively engage in donor analysis; identifying emerging donor trends and contribute to the diversification of donor funding and the execution of our new business development strategy.
Systems -Review and design effective business development systems and operating procedures.
Proposals - Lead funding opportunities with institutional donors (FCDO, ISF, EC and other bilateral European donors) including trusts and foundations when renewing or expanding WFD’s non-regional portfolio.
About You - We are looking for the following
Track record of engaging with, developing and delivering business development strategies.
At least 4 years’ experience managing end-to-end bid processes.
Experience writing convincing bids for both grants and commercial contracts.
Evidence of winning institutional funding.
Strong understanding of donor landscapes.
Experience working with global cross-functional teams.
Strong proposal writing and budgeting skills.
Proficient in business development systems and operations procedures including designing and implementing.
Experience in consortium development and strong negotiation skills.
Strategic and commercially aware.
Highly organised and able to manage competing priorities.
A confident communicator and collaborator
Self-motivated and proactive.
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