Average Development Director salary in the UK

Are you a Business Development Director looking for the next step in your career? Blueprint Recruitment have a new opportunity you don’t want to miss! Our leading client is looking for someone with extensive experience to join their team in a permanent role, working on a hybrid basis with up to three days a week in their London office. Our client is global engineering, architecture, and consultancy firm, providing sustainable solutions across a range of sectors including energy, infrastructure, and the built environment. Key Responsibilities: -Conduct market research to identify new business opportunities and analyse competitors. Develop strategies aligned with company goals. -Generate leads through networking, cold calling, and market outreach. Build and maintain a strong sales pipeline. -Build and maintain long-term client relationships, addressing their needs with tailored solutions and collaborating with teams for excellent service. -Prepare proposals, negotiate sales, and close deals by addressing client concerns. -Lead and collaborate with the client and sales teams, coaching team members to improve sales skills. Key Requirements: -In-depth knowledge of market trends, sales, and business strategies. -Ability to clearly convey ideas to clients and stakeholders. -Skilled at building trust and rapport with clients and colleagues. -Confident in negotiating contracts and agreements. -Experience in leading and motivating sales teams to meet targets. -Able to analyse market data and make informed decisions. Benefits: -Competitive salary. -Generous annual leave. -Flexible hybrid work environment. -Career development opportunities. -Company pension scheme.

Finance Director Location: Teesside Salary: Up to £100,000 with a market leading benefits package which includes 44 days holiday! As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, the postholder will provide transformational leadership in all aspects of the finance. With fundamental responsibility for providing strategic financial leadership and direction to the business. Responsibilities; As part of the Senior Leadership Team, to actively develop and deliver the businesses Strategic PlanTo ensure strong financial and regulatory controls are in place through the development and implementation of related policies, training and internal procedures and leading on ensuring the business is compliant with managing public money.To be the risk management champion for the business, ensuring a risk management and assurance framework is in place and effective, leading on production of audit plans, liaising and coordinating all audits and presenting to the audit & risk committee.To develop and have overall responsibility for the operational delivery of the five-year financial plan, including but not limited to production of statutory accounts and financial returns, treasury, bank and cash management / cash flow projections, production of high quality and timely management information, tax and VAT advice and returns, income recovery and maximisation.To ensure regulatory compliance on procurement, tendering and contractual matters, seeking value for money and procurement solutions to support the business infrastructure and operations.Undertaking financial due diligence and ensuring a system of control is in place for delivery partner reviews. Undertaking contractual reviews for new opportunities and providing financial information and oversight for funding bids and income tenders.To provide high quality management information including monthly management accounts, enrolment and funding reports, overhead and benchmarking analysis, staff pay and contract scenario testing.To produce high quality financial information to assess strategic project developments including capital developments, merger / acquisition scenarios, financial health scenario planning and stress testing of financial models.To prepare high quality capital and revenue bid submissions and monitor project delivery and financial returns.To produce and deliver an annual revenue and capital plan in line with strategic objectives and in consultation with governors and managers.To meet all strategic KPIs associated with your areas of responsibility. Requirements: Fully qualified Accountant - ACCA, CIMA or CIPFAProven ability to produce financial plans, statutory accounts, cash flows, revenue and capital plans and management accounts.Evidence of strong financial regulation and controlExperience of meeting funders and regulators deadlines and expectations.Sound background in treasury, cash, bank and VATExperience of financial and risk management and control For more information or for a confidential discussion around this opportunity please feel free to contact Anthony Antoniou at Imperial Recruitment Group

Procurement Director£100,000 - £125,000 + great benefits packageCambridge (Hybrid working 2-3 days in the office)Our client, one of the best performing market leaders in the County, is looking to source a charismatic Qualified Procurement Director to set, implement and measure the strategic purchasing policy of the business, delivering a best in class procurement function. The newly created position reflects ongoing growth, and the need to achieve operational efficiencies without negatively impacting product quality and service levels.Key areas of focus will be:* Define and develop group procurement reporting, ensuring appropriate interrogation and analysis. * Provide clear performance measurement reporting and ensure appropriate controls are in place.* Support and challenge the Procurement team with their decision making, with the goal being the provision of relevant cost focused analysis and the interpretation of key performance and measurement indicators.* Manage 2-3 direct reports as well as a wider team of indirect team members. * Establish strong partnerships across all departments and professional rapport with multiple stakeholders (Finance, Legal, IT and Product development).* Develop transparent monthly reporting by product categories.* Transfer ownership of financial targets from procurement to business units ensuring savings are owned and realised.* Lead sourcing initiatives for product and professional services.* Develop collaborative long term partnerships with suppliers, contractors and service providers to ensure ongoing cost reductions.It goes without saying that the successful candidate will be of strong character, an exemplary communicator and a negotiator extraordinaire! They will be able to build trust with ease, and influence with subtlety and credibility. In return for dedication, commitment and results, our client offers a working environment that is second to none as well as ongoing financial and career related recognition.AGY - Vitae Financial RecruitmentWe Exist To Be Different - Membership NOT Registration