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Business Development Manager
Closing Date: 15/06/2026
About The Big Life Group
The Big Life Group’s mission is to fight for equity, in health, in wealth and in life. We are a social business delivering a range of services across the North of England, covering everything from mental and physical health, addiction and criminal justice, to housing, education, family support and much more. What links them together is the way we work – The Big Life Way.
We always stand shoulder-to shoulder with people, working with them on the things that matter most to them. Everything we do is designed and informed by the needs, priorities and strengths of people and communities.
If you’re looking for more than a job – if you want to be part of a team that’s bold, creative and relentlessly committed to equity – then Big Life could be the place for you.
The basics
Salary
NJC point 38-40 (£49,282 to £51,356)
Hours
35 hours per week
Annual leave
25 days, increasing to 30 days after five years
Base
Big Life Stretford Road Hub, Manchester, or remote with attendance in person as required
Line manager
Executive Director
Closing date for applications
Monday, 15 June. Interviews will take place on Tuesday, 23 June.
What you’ll be doing
As our Business Development Manager, you will lead and coordinate the development of high-quality, compliant and competitive tenders that support Big Life’s growth and impact.
Working as one of two Business Development Managers, you will have end-to-end responsibility for identifying opportunities and leading tender submissions across allocated service areas. You’ll work closely with operational leaders, finance colleagues and external partners to develop compelling proposals that demonstrate our impact, quality and values.
You will play a central role in helping Big Life secure new contracts and partnerships, contributing directly to the sustainability and development of services that support communities across Greater Manchester and beyond.
How to apply
For everything you need to know about this role, take a look at our Recruitment Pack. That’s the place where you’ll find the Job Description and Person Specification, as well as a bit more about what it’s like to work at Big Life.
Unfortunately, we’re not able to accept applications after the deadline, and we can’t accept CVs.
