Senior Business Development Manager - Grants

Ayming Open · verified Sep 25, 2026

On-site London Full-time Senior Business Development

At a glance

Senior Business Development role at Ayming. London · full-time.

Pay not stated

RoleBusiness Development

SenioritySenior

LocationLondon

WorkplaceOn-site

EmploymentFull-time

PostedSep 18, 2026 · 7d ago

Role brief

Growth Roles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

Engage senior client decision-makers throughout the sales process to present the grants offering
Find and qualify grant opportunities that support clients’ innovation or growth plans
Guide or coordinate grant applications with internal delivery specialists
Keep CRM records current while managing forecasts and performance reporting
Build pitches and campaigns with marketing and delivery teams using current funding insight

What you bring

At least seven years in business development, consultative B2B sales, or another senior new-business role
Three to five or more years working on innovation projects in research, commercial R&D, or consulting
A bachelor’s degree or equivalent academic qualification
Strong UK grant-funding expertise and an established network you can continue expanding

Who this fits

You’ll suit a senior, client-facing individual contributor who can generate leads independently, manage a pipeline, and advise credibly on UK funding. The role requires mature communication, careful organisation, and regular contact with senior stakeholders. It is based onsite in London, with flexibility allowing up to one hundred remote days per year.

From the employer

As a professional services company, Ayming partners with businesses and institutions around the world to unlock lasting value. With a team of over 1,500 experts in Innovation, HR, and Taxes across 14 countries; our three delivery modes are: consulting services, digital services and managed services.

Ayming UK is looking for a Senior Business Development Manager with deep expertise in UK grant funding to join our dynamic team in London.

Your main responsibilities will be :

Client Facing: Engage C-Level stakeholders and key decision-makers to promote Ayming’s Grants offering throughout the entire sales cycle.
Market Development: Identify and qualify new grant funding opportunities aligned with client innovation or growth strategies.
Application Support: Assist in coordinating or advising on grant application processes, working closely with internal delivery teams.
Pipeline & CRM Management: Maintain accurate records in CRM; manage forecasting and performance reporting.
Expert Knowledge: Stay current on funding trends and regulations to act as a trusted advisor.
Collaboration: Work with marketing and delivery teams to develop pitch materials and campaign strategies.

7+ years in business development, B2B consultative sales or other senior role responsible for generating new business (e.g. Founder).
3–5+ years direct experience of innovation projects, either in a research, commercial R&D, or consulting environment.
Bachelor’s degree or academic equivalent.
Dependable: You’ll demonstrate maturity during client engagements and amongst peers.
Organised: Time management and prioritisation is key as you will need to autonomously manage pipeline.
Excellent Communicator: Build strong client relationships through regular communication, clarifying key service details, and maintaining accuracy in responding to clients’ queries.
Proactive: Independent self-starter with a strategic eye to lead generation. Willing to try new things, research opportunities and innovate in pitches.
Networker: Have an extensive network and strong ability to create connections to build it further.

HR Policy :

Unleash your potential with our Ayming Academy and Ayming Digital Academy!
Grow your career with our tailored support programs, My Professional Journey or MoveWithUS.
Work your way: enjoy flexibility, inspiring and friendly spaces, with a up to 100 remote days per year.
Connect and celebrate through events and gatherings all year round (Webinars, “Coffee With” etc..)

Local benefits:

💸 A competitive salary that recognises your expertise and hard work!
📃 Thorough internal training to learn the real-world applications of your specialism in R&D Tax Consulting, in line with HMRC guidelines.
👩🏼 The opportunity to join a multi-talented team made up of dual-qualified tax and technical experts, including engineers, scientists, accountants, and software specialists, to name but a few.
🏗 Genuine responsibility with direct client engagement across various sectors, including Technology, Manufacturing, Construction, Food, and others.
🏢 Being a part of a great team of over 80 Aymers in our London office.
🌱 Extensive career development, progression, and training - Continuous development and support for your professional qualifications, personal goals, and aspirations so we can grow together.
👩🏽‍🎓 Career Coaching – Better never stops. Sharing our time to make the best use of yours.
🌍 International mobility.

That’s not all – we also offer more Employee perks:

🗓 25 Days Holiday per annum with the option to buy an additional five days – a time to step back, relax, and focus on the things that are important to you
🎉 An extra day off for your Birthday.
💷 5% Company Pension matched contribution - Looking after your future when it’s time to step back and relax.
💛 Immediate membership to Healthshield, a ‘well-being’ medical health scheme.
🏥 Day one access to Help@hand, an app-based service providing remote GP services and enhanced health support.
💻 Company Laptop & iPhone.
🏥 Private Health Cover
💷 x4 Basic Salary Death in Service Benefit.
🚲 Cycle to Work scheme
🏋🏽‍♂️ 25% off Gym memberships, Leisure centres, Bootcamps or Yoga studios.
🛒 Access to our Employee Benefits Platform (Sodexo) - multiple discounts across Highstreet stores, Grocery Shopping, Travel and Leisure activities.