Business Development Manager

London Permanent £40,000 - £50,000 per year View Job Description
This is a London‑based Business Development Manager role focused purely on winning new HR and Talent roles through senior‑level relationships, face‑to‑face meetings, and events. It suits a commercial, resilient BD professional who wants full ownership of growth, strong visibility and a highly competitive package in return.
  • Winning new business, building strong relationships with HR & TA leaders
  • Competitive package and prime central London office location

About Our Client

Michael Page is a leading global recruitment consultancy, known for its professional, consultative approach and strong relationships with senior leaders across HR, Talent and the wider business community. With a well‑established London presence and a global brand behind it, they offer a high‑performance, commercial environment with genuine opportunities for growth and impact.

Job Description

  • Generate new business opportunities within HR and Talent through proactive, BD‑led activity
  • Build and maintain senior‑level relationships with HR Directors, Heads of Talent, and TA leaders
  • Lead face‑to‑face meetings, client visits, and commercial conversations that convert into live roles
  • Plan, run, and attend networking events to raise profile and create opportunities
  • Work closely with the London HR recruitment team to align client needs with market expertise
  • Consistently progress conversations, manage pipelines, and deliver against revenue targets



The Successful Applicant

  • A BD‑led professional with a strong commercial mindset and a proven ability to win new business
  • Comfortable and credible in front of senior HR and Talent stakeholders, able to lead conversations and challenge when needed
  • Proactive, resilient, and persistent-someone who enjoys opening doors and pushing opportunities forward
  • Confident working autonomously but collaborative with internal teams
  • Background in recruitment BD or a sales/BD role from another professional services environment
  • Motivated by visibility, impact, and performance‑based reward



What's on Offer

  • £40-50k base salary plus performance‑based bonus
  • A pure 180 BD role with full focus on winning new business
  • High‑profile exposure to senior HR and Talent leaders
  • Central London office on The Strand, four days a week
  • Strong internal support from a well‑established HR recruitment team
  • Clear visibility, autonomy, and scope to build a long‑term career within a global brand



Contact
Carl Griffin
Quote job ref
JN-042026-7001467
Phone number
+442072692168

Job summary

Job function
Sales
Subsector
Business Services
Sector
Business Services
Location
London
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Carl Griffin
Consultant phone
+442072692168
Job reference
JN-042026-7001467