Job Description

Job Ref:

THE1070

Branch:

thebigword UK - Interpreting

Location:

thebigword

Salary/Benefits:

35-40,000 per annum, Hybrid Working within our fantastic Leeds Office, + Great Perks!

Contract type:

Permanent

Hours:

Full Time

Hours per week:

37.5

Posted date:

18/12/2025

Closing date:

20/01/2026

The Role Unveiled

Welcome to the high-octane world of Business Development! You'll be part of our Global Sales squad, a powerhouse of language industry experts spread across the UK, Europe, and the US. We're on a mission to supercharge our organic growth by reeling in top-tier clients with colossal localisation needs.

Your Role in Action

As the Business Development Manager for our Interpreting Division in the UK Public sector, you will be at the forefront of expanding our reach and impact. Your primary focus will be on cultivating relationships, identifying business opportunities, and driving revenue growth across local government, NHS and central government.

Strategic Opportunity Identification:

Innovate and identify high-value opportunities in the UK Public sector interpreting market.

Revenue Maximisation:

Translate strategic conquests into sustainable revenue streams, aligning with annual contract values.

Sales Pipeline Management:

Oversee the sales pipeline for dynamic progression towards exceeding targets.

Triumphant Achievements:

Strive for triumphant outcomes, setting new standards in revenue and profitability.

Capture Plan Development:

Craft and maintain Shipley Wins-worthy capture plans aligned with sales targets.

Proposal Excellence:

Dive into RFP/Tender/Proposal missions with precision for competitive triumphs.

Client Relationship Mastery:

Master client procurement, offering impactful solutions for interpreting challenges.

Business Landscape Insight:

Navigate competitors and understand market dynamics for informed decision-making.

Portfolio Growth:

Cultivate greatness within allocated accounts for substantial growth.

The Perfect Match: Your Skills Talents

Proven track record in business development within the interpreting services industry, with a specific focus on the UK Public sector. In-depth understanding of the language needs and challenges faced by public sector organisations. Strong networking and relationship-building skills with the ability to influence key decision-makers. Excellent communication and presentation skills. Results-driven mindset with a commitment to achieving and exceeding sales targets. Experience in Language Services is desirable but not essential.

Perks That Make You Smile!

See all of our amazing perks, here: https://careers.thebigword.com/pages/perks-uk

We are eradicating the final barrier of global communication!

At thebigword, we specialise in language solutions, translating over 1 billion words annually, support more than 250 languages and handle millions of interpreting minutes each year. As one of the largest language service providers globally, we utilise the greatest minds and boundary shattering technology to deliver phenomenal quality at scale to both our clients and linguist network. We're proud that our services support thousands of people every single day, from those using the National Health Service to global brands across the world such as google, Honda, and Unilever.

Joining our team is not just a career, it's being part of something much bigger!

Equal Opportunities:

At thebigword, we prioritise the physical and mental health of our global teams. We are a Level 3 Disability Confident Leader, have signed the Menopause Workplace Pledge, and are proud to have signed the Mental Health at Work Commitment. Should you require reasonable adjustments for your interview or subsequent employment, please notify our team. Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams, celebrating differences and encouraging everyone to join us and be themselves at work. To find out more about our dedication to Equality, Diversity Inclusion, and our EDI Committee, click here: https://careers.thebigword.com/pages/our-commitment