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Business Development Manager-Facilities Management
Job ID

Posted
16-Sep-2025
Role type
Full-time
Areas of Interest
Sales Support
Location(s)
London - England - United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Job Title: Business Development Manager
CBRE Global Workplace Solutions is a leading global provider of integrated facilities and corporate real estate management. We are recruiting a Business Development Manager to join the team located in London.
As a Business Development Manager, you will be responsible for developing and closing new business opportunities that are sold at a price to deliver the customers' requirements without compromising our quality service within target market sectors.
Responsibilities
1.To negotiate and successfully close sales opportunities to meet and exceed agreed sales targets within the target markets agreed by the Business Development Director and Divisional Managing Director.
2.To develop and build long-term professional customer relationships with existing, new and potential clients. Maintain excellent relationships and after sales support to build mutual confidence in line with the agreed business strategy.
3.To identify and build a long term active pipeline, exploring both existing markets and targeting new market opportunities
4.Use innovative means to develop new sources of profitable business.
5.Take complete ownership of, develop and deliver exceptional sales and tender documents and presentations, in line with Company standards. Generate tenders and relevant document preparation, using the specialist support functions (procurement, HR, QHS etc) as well as local managers and the Business Development Managers.
6.Raise the company and business profile by representing CBRE at industry events, high level networking and promoting an image of professionalism at all times.
7.Keep up-to-date with industry developments, maintaining awareness of competitor activity and market trends.
8.Ensure that the BU Leader is fully aware of all activities. Liaise regularly with the Sales Director to ensure they are fully updated on all sales activities and potential new business opportunities. Ensure that specialist functions e.g. HR, QHS and Commercial are advised of any new potential business to ensure compliance.
9.Ensure that appropriate sign-offs are adhered to when considering new business opportunities.
10.Maintain records and relevant contract documentation in the support of tenders and re-bids for the Business.
11.Deal promptly and professionally with all pre-qualifications.
12.Support re-bids and variations for existing clients.
Person Specification
Education
(Essential)
- Good basic education.
(Desirable)
- Higher educational qualifications to HNC/D or degree would be beneficial
Experience
(Essential)
- Proven sales/business development experience from a relevant background
- Experience of putting together exceptional quality sales documents
- Experience of successfully delivering high level presentations
- Experience of dealing with a range of people including site staff, suppliers and customers.
CBRE, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer (Women/Minorities/Persons with Disabilities/US Veterans)

Our client, a prominent and rapidly expanding business conglomerate, is seeking ambitious and driven Graduate Management Trainees to join their prestigious development program. This dynamic opportunity is based in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, UK , and offers a hybrid working model, designed to provide comprehensive exposure to various facets of our business operations.

As a Graduate Management Trainee, you will embark on a structured 18-month rotational program, gaining invaluable hands-on experience across key departments, including sales, marketing, operations, finance, and human resources. This program is designed to cultivate future leaders, equipping you with the essential skills, knowledge, and strategic perspective needed to excel in a fast-paced business environment. You will undertake challenging projects, contribute to real-world business initiatives, and work alongside experienced professionals and senior management. The program emphasizes learning through doing, providing opportunities for personal and professional growth, and developing a strong understanding of our diverse industry sectors.

Key aspects of the program:

• Structured rotations across multiple business functions (e.g., Sales, Marketing, Operations, Finance, HR).
• Exposure to strategic decision-making processes and project management.
• Mentorship from experienced senior leaders and industry professionals.
• Development of key business acumen, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Participation in team-building activities and networking opportunities.
• Contribution to key business projects and initiatives.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and professional development.
• Comprehensive training on business processes, industry trends, and company culture.
• Performance feedback and career development guidance throughout the program.
• A collaborative and supportive work environment fostering innovation and growth.

The ideal candidate will have recently graduated (or be on track to graduate) with a minimum 2:1 degree in any discipline. We are looking for individuals who demonstrate exceptional leadership potential, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, and a genuine passion for business and a desire to learn. A proactive attitude, a strong work ethic, and the ability to adapt to new challenges and environments are essential. While not mandatory, relevant internship or work experience in a business context would be advantageous. This hybrid internship program offers an unparalleled platform for career acceleration within our organization in Nottingham .

We aren't your typical company. We apply the same philosophy to our People as we do to our communities, ensuring our team is appreciated and supported. At Places for People, you're more than just a number - you're part of our cause.   

We want you to join the Places for People Group and the 13,000 other colleagues on our journey; colleagues who have helped to build, manage, maintain places that people are proud to call home and stay active in.

More about your role

This position is a hybrid role working from our Places Leisure Camberley head office 2 x days a week . It is an excellent opportunity for an individual looking to develop their career in management accounting while gaining exposure to various aspects of financial management and reporting. You will support the Financial Reporting Manager in delivering accurate financial information to support decision-making within the business.

For more information, please download our job profile available on our website.

Essential Criteria

• As this is a hybrid role you will need to be within a suitable travel distance from our Camberley office.
• Studying AAT / CIMA / ACCA or qualified by experience
• Experience in management accounts

More about you

You will have previous financial reporting / management accounting experience of delivering quality to deadline and want to continue to progress your accounting skills and knowledge.  You will be a studier (AAT level 4 / ACCA / CIMA) or qualified by experience with advanced experience of Excel (xlookups, sumif formulas, etc). You'll enjoy working with stakeholders and consider yourself an effective verbal and written communicator who can work independently to improve their financial outlook.  You'll be committed to continuous improvement and have many examples of where you have demonstrated your ability to innovate through being analytical and showing attention to detail. 

The benefits

We are a large diverse and ambitious business, which will give you job security and all the challenge you could wish for. Here people can flourish, thrive, better themselves and work in fantastic communities with inspirational colleagues and customers.

We know that there's always more we can do to make you smile, that's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package to help colleagues save money or make their lives a little bit easier which can include:

• Holiday pay and sick pay
• Free gym membership (plus a discount for family)
• Pension with matched contributions
• Training
• Extra perks including huge discounts and offers from shops, cinemas and much more.

What's next?

If you meet the criteria and are ready to make the next step in your career then click apply. You will be redirected to our careers site where you can discover more about the role, read a full job description and apply directly to us.

As part of our commitment to diversity and inclusion, we offer a guaranteed interview to candidates who are disabled, neurodiverse, or have served in the Armed Forces, provided they meet the essential criteria for the role. If you would like to be considered under this scheme, please indicate this in your application. We are dedicated to creating a supportive and accessible recruitment process for all.

We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview experience, please let us know. We're happy to work with you to ensure you have the opportunity to perform at your best.

If you are a Places for People customer and you're looking for support with your application, please contact our skills and employment team on

If you are a recruitment agency please note we operate a PSL and do not take cold calls 

Safeguarding

At Places for People, safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. We are committed to creating safe communities for our customers and colleagues by protecting children, young people, and adults at risk from harm, abuse, and neglect. 

We follow robust safeguarding policies and procedures, ensuring all employees, volunteers, and contractors uphold the highest standards of safeguarding and accountability. Our recruitment process includes pre-employment checks, including Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks where applicable, to promote a safe and secure working environment. 

By joining Places for People, you are expected to contribute to our safeguarding culture, following our policies and reporting concerns to protect those in our communities

Reports to:  Financial Planning Manager

Location:  West London – currently operating a hybrid working policy with two core days (Tuesday and Thursday) in the office

Contract:  Permanent

Pattern:  Full Time

Salary:  £35,000 to £45,000 (depending on experience)

About the role:

The Management Accountant will be responsible for supporting the production and circulation of management accounts, including being the key finance contact for several high-profile Central Departments. The role will be working closely with the Financial Planning Manager in the compilation of various periodic papers including monthly management accounts pack, quarterly/termly compilation of papers summarising reforecasts, budgets etc. for Management Team, Risk and Audit Committee and the Ark Schools Board.

The primary aim is to support budget holders in setting and controlling their budgets and to help Ark Schools allocate its limited resource in the best way to support our schools. You will have responsibility for specific budgets, where you will be expected to take the lead supporting managers, helping them forecast and looking at opportunities to help them become more efficient.

First Stage Interviews will take place in person W/C 27th October.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead on refreshing month-end management accounts for all Central Departments
• Track and process periodic recharges to network schools and other connected entities
• Provide Finance Business Partnering support by meeting up regularly with budget holders to take them through their year-to-date figures and ensure that they understand the financial position of their department, and to help them understand their finances
• Assist FPM in driving the reforecast and budgeting process including creating templates, circulating to budget holders, supporting and reviewing with budget holders to ensure templates are filled in correctly and consolidating the data for reporting and presenting to senior management audiences
• Work closely with the financial accounting team to ensure key control accounts are regularly reconciled
• Work with the Financial Planning Manager in improving the quality of and efficiency of production of the monthly pack. This should involve more automation, more user- friendly reports, the development of KPIs and the ability to see at a glance key variances

Requirements:

• Part-Qualified or Newly Qualified Accountant
• Educated to Degree Level
• Right to work in the UK

Diversity and Inclusion:

We aim to build a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone – staff and students – can do their best work and achieve their full potential. We want to reflect and represent diverse perspectives across our organisation because we know that doing so will make us stronger and more effective. To know more about Ark’s diversity and inclusion commitments, please click on this link .

Safeguarding Statement:

Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies. In order to meet this responsibility, its academies follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants.

Ark requires all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS check. You are required, before appointment, to disclose any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Non-disclosure may lead to termination of employment. However, disclosure of a criminal background will not necessarily debar you from employment - this will depend upon the nature of the offence(s) and when they occurred. To read more about Ark’s safer recruitment process, please click this link .

Please note we will be reviewing applications on an on-going basis and this role may close earlier than advertised depending on the level of response. We strongly encourage to submit your application at your earliest convenience.

About The Role:

An innovative and multi-disciplinary large architecture and interior design studio are seeking an experienced Management Accountant to join their close-knit team. Our client is a leading name in the industry who have carved a name for themselves over the years as being leaders in their field.

This position will work closely with, and report to the senior management team and will mentor an Accounts Assistant, in addition to ensuring the efficient day to day running of the company’s financial operations. This is an exciting all-round position where you will have the opportunity to implement changes, streamline financial procedures and help drive the business to forward.

Our client is a highly desirable and well-regarded company who have a focus on employee wellbeing and providing a social and welcoming working environment. The company have incredible benefits, hybrid/flexible working, solid work-life balance, and a strong moral compass.

Key Responsibilities:

• Producing accurate and timely monthly management accounts
• Effective management of accounts receivable and payable and general ledgers
• Ensure effective debt management
• Ensure payment schedules and payment runs are processed in a timely manner
• Ensure payroll is processed timely and accurately
• Overseeing bank reconciliations ensuring accuracy
• Support with the budget process, liaising with budget holders, querying variances and providing commentary
• Performance analysis
• Forecasting income and expenditure
• Lead on year end processes
• Produce financial reports to aid with company decision making
• Ensure compliance across statutory and regulatory requirements
• Implement and streamline financial policies and procedures and drive continuous improvements
• Train and develop Accounts Assistant

Key Skills/Requirements:

• Previous experience in a similar role, preferably within the architecture/design/creative industries
• Good payroll knowledge and experience working with an external provider
• Demonstrable experience implementing systems and processes
• Experience training and developing more junior finance staff
• MS Office proficiency specifically Excel
• SAGE 50 and Deltek proficiency is an advantage
• Meticulous with a keen eye for detail and the ability to prioritise workloads
• Friendly and approachable team player
• Confident problem solver and knowledge sharer

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We aren't your typical company. We apply the same philosophy to our People as we do to our communities, ensuring our team is appreciated and supported. At Places for People, you're more than just a number - you're part of our cause. We want you to join the Places for People Group and the 13,000 other colleagues on our journey; colleagues who have helped to build, manage, maintain places that people are proud to call home and stay active in. More about your role This position is a hybrid role working from our Places Leisure Camberley head office 2 x days a week . It is an excellent opportunity for an individual looking to develop their career in management accounting while gaining exposure to various aspects of financial management and reporting. You will support the Financial Reporting Manager in delivering accurate financial information to support decision-making within the business. For more information, please download our job profile available on our website. Essential Criteria As this is a hybrid role you will need to be within a suitable travel distance from our Camberley office. Studying AAT / CIMA / ACCA or qualified by experience Experience in management accounts More about you You will have previous financial reporting / management accounting experience of delivering quality to deadline and want to continue to progress your accounting skills and knowledge. You will be a studier (AAT level 4 / ACCA / CIMA) or qualified by experience with advanced experience of Excel (xlookups, sumif formulas, etc). You'll enjoy working with stakeholders and consider yourself an effective verbal and written communicator who can work independently to improve their financial outlook. You'll be committed to continuous improvement and have many examples of where you have demonstrated your ability to innovate through being analytical and showing attention to detail. The benefits We are a large diverse and ambitious business, which will give you job security and all the challenge you could wish for. Here people can flourish, thrive, better themselves and work in fantastic communities with inspirational colleagues and customers. We know that there's always more we can do to make you smile, that's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package to help colleagues save money or make their lives a little bit easier which can include: Holiday pay and sick pay Free gym membership (plus a discount for family) Pension with matched contributions Training Extra perks including huge discounts and offers from shops, cinemas and much more. What's next? If you meet the criteria and are ready to make the next step in your career then click apply. You will be redirected to our careers site where you can discover more about the role, read a full job description and apply directly to us. As part of our commitment to diversity and inclusion, we offer a guaranteed interview to candidates who are disabled, neurodiverse, or have served in the Armed Forces, provided they meet the essential criteria for the role. If you would like to be considered under this scheme, please indicate this in your application. We are dedicated to creating a supportive and accessible recruitment process for all. We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview experience, please let us know. We're happy to work with you to ensure you have the opportunity to perform at your best. If you are a Places for People customer and you're looking for support with your application, please contact our skills and employment team on If you are a recruitment agency please note we operate a PSL and do not take cold calls Safeguarding At Places for People, safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. We are committed to creating safe communities for our customers and colleagues by protecting children, young people, and adults at risk from harm, abuse, and neglect. We follow robust safeguarding policies and procedures, ensuring all employees, volunteers, and contractors uphold the highest standards of safeguarding and accountability. Our recruitment process includes pre-employment checks, including Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks where applicable, to promote a safe and secure working environment. By joining Places for People, you are expected to contribute to our safeguarding culture, following our policies and reporting concerns to protect those in our communities

Responsibilities: Directly trained by our CEO, to rotate and attach to different functional team (VC, BD, Operations, etc.); To support senior management in ad-hoc projects; To research and report on market analysis; Frequent travel is necessary. Requirements: Fresh Graduates with Bachelor Degree holder in any discipline (Dean’s List is highly preferred); Proficiency in data analysis tools include but not limited to Python, Tableau, Power BI; Detail-oriented candidate able to work closely with and communicate effectively with senior management; Must have a positive attitude and vision towards digital assets industry; Keen to learn and being systematic; Self-motivated and have a can-do attitude; High proficiency in speaking Chinese and English, can communicate with other foreign language is most welcome; Willing to travel.

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This is a unique opportunity to join a leadership-focused consultancy that blends sharp thinking with deep integrity. Our client stands out for their people-first, non-hierarchical approach, where consultants lead impactful change without sales targets or internal politics. With a flat structure, full ownership model, and thriving London and New York hubs, you’ll be surrounded by highly experienced peers and partners who genuinely care about doing the right thing — for clients and each other. Following sustained, strategic growth, our client is looking to expand their UK team with experienced transformation consultants who want to shape and deliver critical change across a range of sectors. The Management Consultant will work shoulder-to-shoulder with senior client leaders, often reporting directly to C-suite or one level below. Expect to influence major programmes with a tight-knit team of 1–3 colleagues, tackling enterprise-wide challenges across strategy, delivery, and leadership. Role Highlights The Management Consultant will… – Lead end-to-end transformation work, from shaping through to implementation – Embed into client leadership teams as a trusted advisor and problem-solver – Deliver complex change across strategy, digital, operations, or organisational design – Take ownership without bureaucracy — no internal charge-out targets or sales KPIs – Join a firm where every voice shapes culture, ways of working, and strategic direction Requirements: – 6–12 years’ consulting experience from a top-tier or boutique firm – Proven success leading client projects or sizeable workstreams – Excellent EQ, humility, and the ability to build long-lasting relationships – Passion for solving complex problems and collaborating across functions – A desire to grow without hierarchy — and help others do the same Why You’ll Love It – 30 days’ holiday plus 8 bank holidays, including 3 days off at Christmas – Private medical for you and your family – 5 days per year for charity or personal development projects – Tailored career paths: become a Partner, long-term Consultant, or go in-house – Inclusive, sociable culture such as cycling clubs and annual overseas retreats If interested, do apply or send me an email at