Job Description

Job Title: Business Development Officer

Location:

Blackburn, Lancashire (office-based initially for training, field-based/hybrid as experience develops)

Salary:

28,000 - 40,000 DOE + Commission

Hours:

Full-time, Monday to Friday

Overview

We are recruiting an experienced Business Development Officer to drive growth within a

regulated, government-related services sector

. The role focuses on generating new business from organisations across the UK that require compliant workforce and employee-related services.

This position offers a strong opportunity to work within a

clean, professional sector

with a large and established target market of UK businesses across education, healthcare, care, recruitment, and professional services.

Key Responsibilities

Generate new business opportunities through outbound prospecting and inbound enquiries Build and manage relationships with UK businesses of all sizes Deliver presentations to corporate clients and decision-makers Attend exhibitions, networking events, and industry meetings Develop a strong understanding of government-linked compliance services Maintain accurate CRM records and pipeline reporting Consistently meet and exceed new business targets
Requirements

Minimum

2 years' experience

in a Business Development role Proven track record of generating new business Comfortable presenting to corporate and professional audiences Confident attending exhibitions and networking events Strong communication and negotiation skills Self-motivated with a results-driven mindset
Package

Competitive base salary (28k - 40k DOE)

Commission paid on all new business generated

Structured onboarding and product training Progression from office-based to field-based role as experience develops Long-term career growth within a stable, regulated sector
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 27,000.00-35,000.00 per year

Benefits:

On-site parking
Work Location: In person