British Veterinary Association

Business Development Manager 12-month FTC, 21 hours a week (0.6FTE) £49,064 FTE (pro rata salary of £29,438) About us BVA is the largest membership community for the veterinary profession in the UK, we champion, support, and empower more than 19,000 vets of all ages, stages, and disciplines. We re looking for a Business Development Manager to lead the growth of BVA s commercial products and membership offer, with a particular focus on our Great Workplaces by BVA accreditation scheme. This is a brand-new role for BVA, and we need someone able to hit the ground running and who is ready to make an impact. You ll need a proven track record in B2B sales or business development and should love building strong relationships and thrive on turning opportunities into long-term impact. This is a commercially focused, relationship-driven role. You ll work to expand our accreditation scheme by developing and executing sales strategies, building a pipeline of new customers and nurturing long-lasting partnerships with accredited workplaces. You ll also play a key part in driving member acquisition approaches for small groups and practices, helping us meet ambitious growth targets. That means identifying and converting new business opportunities, managing the full client lifecycle, and representing BVA at industry events. You ll also work closely with colleagues to design and deliver webinars, campaigns, and propositions that showcase the value of accreditation and membership. Alongside this, you ll support the smooth delivery and continuous improvement of the scheme itself making sure processes are efficient, customer-focused, and set up for growth. If you are commercially savvy, customer-focused, and proactive, apply today. You ll bring the confidence to pick up the phone to prospective customers, the strategic mindset to spot new opportunities, and the people skills to build strong, trust-based relationships. In return, we offer a supportive, collaborative, and purpose-driven environment where you ll be encouraged to bring fresh ideas, take ownership, and see the direct impact of your work on the growth of the scheme and the wider organisation. Please refer to the attachment below for further information. Benefits The 21 hours contracted should be worked across at least three days a week, but we re open to discussing what days and hours would work for you in case you prefer to work more days of fewer hours. Annual leave allowance of 25 days (excluding public holidays) for full-time equivalent staff (for part-time roles, holiday allowance is worked out on a pro rata basis). One day paid wellbeing day per year to provide you with dedicated time to focus on your own mental and physical wellbeing. One day paid leave per year to undertake voluntary work within the community or to support any reasonable charitable institution or cause. Roles at BVA are hybrid. This typically means working 40% of your hours from our London office - a beautiful period building close to Oxford Circus, Regents Park, and Marylebone High Street. Enrolment into a pension scheme provided by Aviva (Employer = 6.5% / Employee = 5%). Opportunities for learning and development. A wide range of discounts from leading brands via Perkbox. A number of staff social events throughout the year. Well-behaved dogs are allowed to be brought to the workplace on a regular basis subject to agreement and various conditions being met. We re making sure that our members' work is understood and valued by the public, that they re supported to grow and thrive both personally and professionally, and that their expertise is heard and respected by the people shaping our national policies. BVA is strongly committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, and we encourage applications from all sectors of society. We would particularly welcome applications from under-represented groups within the not-for-profit/membership sector. No agencies please.