3,195 Business Development Professional jobs in the United Kingdom

Location: USA - UNITED KINGDOM

Salary: $230,000-$70,000 (*Dependent on Experience)

Job Type: Full-time/Part-time, Flexible arrangements available

Private Consulting, Matchmaking & Dating Membership Club

This is a Sales and Business Development position designed for:-

Experienced

- High-performing True Closers,

- Natural Connectors, and

- Driven Achievers Professionals.

Global Elite (SEI) is a global, growing exponentially, Private Consulting, Matchmaking, & Dating Membership Club catering to ultra and high-net-worth individuals with jet-set lifestyles.

Our mission is to help our members reach their highest personal potential by facilitating meaningful and happy relationships. We provide a unique opportunity for Sales and Business Development Professionals to earn lucrative commissions and salaries while assisting clients in finding their life partner.

We provide a unique opportunity for Sales and Business Development Professionals to earn lucrative commissions and salaries while helping clients find their life partners.

We reward initiative, resilience, passion, and delivery of meaningful and valuable results.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Close sales with ultra and high-net-worth individuals seeking membership.

2. Assist clients in selecting the most suitable membership options based on their preferences and objectives.

3. Provide ongoing support and guidance to clients throughout their membership journey.

4. Pre-screen membership applicants and nurture warm leads to expand the client base.

5. Maintain regular communication with clients to ensure satisfaction and address any concerns.

6. Collaborate with the team to develop strategies for acquiring new clients and expanding market reach.

7. Monitor and follow up on closed sales to ensure client retention and satisfaction.

Requirements:

• Awareness of the importance of close and nurturing relationships.
• Strong desire to help clients find their life partners coupled with a motivation to earn high commissions and salaries.
• Experience in successful luxury service/product sales, financial sales, or related fields preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to build empathy, listen actively, and understand clients' needs and preferences.
• Emotional stability, self-control, patience, and problem-solving skills.
• High emotional intelligence and self-awareness.
• Ability to work effectively in a remote and flexible environment.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience preferred.

Benefits:

• Flexible work arrangements, including part-time and full-time options.
• Long-term career prospects with opportunities for promotions and equity.
• Competitive compensation package with unlimited earning potential.
• Industry-specific training and support to enhance skills and performance.
• Opportunity to work with leaders in the field and represent a globally recognized brand.
• Fulfilling work that helps clients find meaningful and valuable relationships.
• Ability to create and maintain valuable connections within the industry.

How to Apply: If you are an experienced, happy, and upbeat individual with a positive perspective on life and possess the skills and traits outlined above, please email your resume to We look forward to welcoming you to our team!

Mission Statement: Our mission is to help our members reach their highest personal potential through invaluable, meaningful, and happy relationships. We achieve this by eloquently presenting the facts and compelling presentations to our clients.

Note: Compensation, promotions, equity, and salary are subject to individual performance and the ability to deliver meaningful results. Earnings potential ranges from 230,000 to 770,000, based on full immersion in the role and client satisfaction.

Employment Type

Full-time

• Develop and implement a global strategic partnership program.
• Identify, evaluate, and prioritise potential strategic partners.
• Negotiate and structure complex partnership agreements.
• Build and maintain strong, long-lasting relationships with key partners.
• Drive joint initiatives and revenue generation through strategic alliances.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure seamless partner integration and execution.
• Track and report on the performance and ROI of strategic partnerships.
• Represent the company at industry events and conferences.
• Stay abreast of market trends and competitive landscape to inform partnership strategy.
• Resolve conflicts and ensure successful ongoing partner collaborations.

• MBA or Master's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in business development, strategic alliances, or partnership management.
• Proven success in developing and executing strategic partnership plans.
• Exceptional negotiation, communication, and presentation skills.
• Strong understanding of market analysis and competitive intelligence.
• Demonstrated ability to build and manage complex relationships at executive levels.
• Experience working in a hybrid work model.
• Ability to think strategically and translate strategies into actionable plans.
• Proficiency in CRM and partnership management tools.

• Develop and implement a comprehensive strategic partnership plan aligned with the company's overall business objectives.
• Identify, research, and evaluate potential strategic partners, including market leaders, innovators, and complementary businesses.
• Lead the negotiation and structuring of complex partnership agreements, ensuring favorable terms and outcomes.
• Cultivate and nurture strong, long-lasting relationships with key stakeholders at partner organizations.
• Drive the successful execution of partnership initiatives, ensuring clear objectives, milestones, and accountability.
• Monitor market trends and competitive landscape to identify new partnership opportunities and threats.
• Collaborate closely with internal teams, including sales, marketing, product, and legal, to ensure seamless integration and execution of partnerships.
• Develop and present business cases and proposals for strategic partnerships to senior leadership.
• Manage the ongoing performance of existing partnerships, seeking opportunities for expansion and optimization.
• Represent the company at industry events, conferences, and networking opportunities.
• Measure and report on the ROI and impact of strategic partnerships.

• Master's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field; MBA preferred.
• A minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in business development, strategic alliances, or partnership management, preferably within a technology-driven or fast-paced industry.
• Proven track record of successfully identifying, negotiating, and managing significant strategic partnerships.
• Exceptional negotiation, communication, and presentation skills.
• Strong understanding of market analysis, competitive strategy, and financial modeling.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong relationships with senior executives.
• Experience working in a hybrid work environment, demonstrating effective remote collaboration and in-office engagement.
• Ability to travel as required to meet with partners and attend industry events.
• Strategic thinker with a results-oriented mindset.

Strategic Partnerships & Bid Manager

Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 per annum

Location: Remote or Hybrid (Deal or Cheltenham offices)

Contract Type: Permanent, Full-time

Start Date: ASAP

About RTN Mental Health Solutions

At RTN Mental Health Solutions, we’re on a mission to transform the way neurodevelopmental and primary care mental health services are delivered across the UK. As a dynamic and rapidly expanding organisation, we combine clinical excellence with commercial innovation to deliver high-quality, person-centred care. From NHS partnerships to private services, we’re redefining what accessible and effective support can look like.

The Role

We’re looking for a strategic, driven, and detail-oriented Strategic Partnerships & Bid Manager to lead our business development and tendering efforts. This role is vital to RTN’s continued growth and innovation, playing a central role in expanding our NHS and private sector reach.

You’ll be responsible for identifying and developing new opportunities, building trusted networks, and leading the creation of high-quality, successful bids. As a connector between RTN and the wider commissioning landscape, you’ll ensure our services remain competitive, relevant, and impactful.

Role Responsibilities

Business Development & Strategic Growth

• Identify, track, and qualify new NHS and private sector commissioning opportunities aligned with RTN’s service offer.
• Proactively research and develop new procurement routes, including ICB partnerships, DPS frameworks, and pilot models.
• Maintain a live pipeline of tenders and opportunities, ensuring RTN is well-positioned for the most relevant bids.

Bid Management & Tender Writing

• Lead the full bid lifecycle including scoping, writing, coordinating, editing, and submitting tenders.
• Produce compelling, high-scoring, and compliant submissions, with particular focus on NHS tenders.
• Work collaboratively with clinical, operational, and governance teams to create accurate and persuasive responses.

Stakeholder Engagement & Partnerships

• Build and sustain strong commissioner relationships, networks, and partnerships within the NHS and wider public sector.
• Represent RTN at commissioner meetings, events, and forums to strengthen visibility and influence.
• Identify joint bid or subcontracting opportunities and manage partner engagement.

Contract Mobilisation & Post-Award Engagement

• Support the mobilisation of new contracts by liaising with internal teams and commissioners.
• Maintain ongoing commissioner relationships to support performance reviews, renewals, and future opportunities.

Market Insight & Commercial Strategy

• Track policy, procurement, and commissioning trends in NHS and independent mental health sectors.
• Provide regular insights and commercial recommendations to senior leadership.
• Contribute to the development of RTN’s national positioning and long-term business development strategy.

About You

Essential

• Minimum 3 years’ experience writing and managing successful NHS tenders, with strong evidence of high-quality bid outcomes.
• Proven track record of identifying new opportunities, building pipelines, and creating networks across the public sector.
• Experience working directly with NHS commissioners, procurement teams, or ICBs.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and coordinate complex, multi-stakeholder bid processes from end to end.
• Strong understanding of NHS procurement platforms (e.g. Atamis, Proactis, Contracts Finder).
• Exceptional written communication skills with the ability to produce persuasive and compliant bids.
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple deadlines, workstreams, and stakeholder inputs.
• Degree-level education or equivalent relevant experience.

Desirable

• Experience in mental health, neurodevelopmental, or community-based health services.
• Knowledge of contract mobilisation processes and commissioner relationship management.
• APMP or similar bid management qualification.
• Experience developing or supporting a commercial strategy in a healthcare organisation.

Company Benefits

• Casual dress
• Company pension and annual bonus
• Referral programme
• Flexible remote/hybrid working

Why Join RTN?

• Be at the forefront of transforming ADHD and Autism care.
• Shape clinical services with a forward-thinking, multidisciplinary team.
• Play a key leadership role in a company committed to clinical excellence and innovation.
• Enjoy a supportive and collaborative culture where your work has real impact.

If you’re ready to lead with purpose and drive lasting change in mental health services, we’d love to hear from you.

• Develop and execute a comprehensive strategy for identifying, evaluating, and securing strategic partnerships.
• Identify potential partners whose offerings complement or enhance the company's products/services.
• Lead the negotiation process for partnership agreements, ensuring mutually beneficial terms and structures.
• Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with key strategic partners.
• Collaborate with internal teams (e.g., sales, marketing, product development) to ensure successful integration and execution of partnership initiatives.
• Define partnership objectives, key performance indicators (KPIs), and success metrics.
• Monitor the performance of existing partnerships and identify opportunities for optimisation or expansion.
• Represent the company at industry events, conferences, and networking opportunities.
• Conduct market research to identify emerging trends and potential partnership opportunities.
• Develop compelling business cases for new partnership proposals.
• Manage the partnership pipeline and report on progress to senior leadership.
• Foster a collaborative and innovative approach to partner engagement.
• Ensure all partnership activities align with company policies and ethical standards.

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Finance, or a related field; MBA strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 8-10 years of progressive experience in business development, strategic partnerships, or alliance management, preferably within a technology or fast-paced industry.
• Demonstrated success in identifying, negotiating, and managing complex strategic partnerships.
• Exceptional negotiation, communication, and presentation skills.
• Strong understanding of market dynamics and competitive landscapes.
• Proven ability to build rapport and foster long-term relationships with senior stakeholders.
• Strategic thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Experience in developing and managing budgets for partnership initiatives.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and thrive in a remote work environment.
• Proficiency in CRM software and other relevant business tools.
• A proactive and results-oriented mindset.
• Must possess a dedicated home office setup with reliable high-speed internet.