Business Development Manager

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Contract: Permanent

Help us grow the services that improve mental health across Birmingham.

Birmingham Mind is the largest independent mental health charity in Birmingham. Since 1962, we have supported people across the city through high quality, person-centred mental health services. Our vision is Better Mental Health for All, and our values shape how we work: we celebrate people, we are better together, we inspire hope, we champion change and we bridge the gap.

We are looking for a passionate, commercially aware and values-led Business Development Manager to help us secure new opportunities, retain important contracts and grow the reach and impact of our fundraising and external training. This is an exciting role for someone who can combine strong bid writing experience and partnership development skills with a genuine commitment to improving mental health support for people and communities.

About the role

As Business Development Manager, you will play a central role in shaping Birmingham Mind’s future growth. You will lead the development of high-quality bids, tenders and grant applications, manage our bid pipeline and bid library, and help us build strong relationships with commissioners, funders and partners across the NHS, Local Authority, VCFSE sector and wider community.

You will line manage our Fundraising Lead and Training Manager, supporting both functions to deliver their strategies and grow income in a way that is ambitious, sustainable and aligned with Birmingham Mind’s values. You will also work closely with the Director of Development & Partnerships on strategic projects, large tenders and partnership opportunities.

This is a varied and influential role for someone who enjoys turning ideas into strong proposals, building trusted relationships, and using evidence, insight and creativity to develop services that meet real community need.

About you

You will bring strong experience in business development, bid writing, statutory funding, grant applications, contract retention or income generation. You may have worked in a charity, public sector, health, social care, mental health, housing, community or social purpose setting, and you will understand how to build effective partnerships that lead to meaningful change.

We are particularly interested in hearing from people who have experience of bid writing, NHS or Local Authority partnership working, and an understanding of commercial or community fundraising or income generation roles within charities. You will be confident managing deadlines, developing persuasive written submissions, interpreting information, and working with a range of stakeholders to turn opportunities into practical, funded services.

Just as importantly, you will be motivated by Birmingham Mind’s purpose. You will be someone who can think strategically, act with integrity, support others to succeed, and stay focused on the difference our work makes to people experiencing mental health difficulties.

Why join Birmingham Mind?

This is an opportunity to take on a role with real influence, variety and purpose. You will help secure the funding, partnerships and service developments that allow Birmingham Mind to reach more people, strengthen our impact and respond to the mental health needs of our communities.

You will join a committed and supportive organisation where staff and volunteers are at the heart of our success. We are proud of our diverse workforce and are committed to recruiting people who share our values and want to make a meaningful difference.

How to apply

If you are excited by the opportunity to grow income, build partnerships and develop services that improve mental health across Birmingham, we would love to hear from you.

Please refer to the job description and person specification for the full details of the role and the experience, knowledge and attributes we are looking for.

If you would like to discuss the role, please email Danny Booth (Director of Development & Partnerships) at [email protected].

Staff benefits include an attractive defined contribution pension scheme, PayCare, which offers employees affordable cover for a range of healthcare treatments, an Employee Assistance Programme that includes free counselling, a cycle to work scheme, and a comprehensive training programme.

Birmingham Mind is extremely proud to have a diverse workforce that is reflective of the communities that we work with. We strongly encourage applications from individuals with lived experience of mental health challenges as their perspectives enrich our teams. We are also committed to changing the ethnic diversity of our management team and particularly encourage applicants from minority communities to apply for this role.

Candidates must have the right to work in the UK for a minimum of 12 months. We are not a registered sponsor and therefore are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position.

Our people are key to the success of the organisation, and we are recognised as both a Mindful Employer as well as achieving Gold standard success in Investors in People. We welcome applications from people who have experienced mental health difficulties.

Closing date for applications is Sunday 1st November 2026

Interviews will take place on Monday 9th November 2026

INDHIGH

Founded in 1962, we are a Registered Charity and Company Limited by Guarantee, proudly affiliated with . Our long history reflects our ongoing commitment to supporting people experiencing poor mental health, and you can explore this journey in our booklet.

At the heart of everything we do are our people-centred, individualised . We believe passionately that everyone deserves a life that is meaningful, fulfilling, and allows them to reach their full potential.

Collaboration is central to our approach. We work closely with the NHS, local organisations, communities, and partners to deliver services that make a real difference, while actively challenging the stigma that surrounds mental health.

Joining our team means becoming part of a supportive, values-driven organisation where your work directly impacts lives and helps create a more inclusive, understanding community.

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