Business Development Manager

Who we are

Energy Saving Trust is a leading and trusted organisation, dedicated to promoting energy efficiency, low carbon transport and sustainable energy use. We aim to address the climate emergency and deliver the wider benefits of clean energy as we transition to net zero.

At Energy Saving Trust we don’t just offer jobs – we offer careers. For our people, being part of the effort to address the climate emergency makes working for us truly meaningful and rewarding.

Here are some of the benefits we offer:

• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, with additional leave earned through length of service
• Three extra days off over the Christmas period as a gesture of goodwill
• A competitive pension scheme with generous employer contributions
• Flexibility in our ways of working – work from home, in the office, or a mix of both, depending on your role
• Two paid volunteering days per year – a chance to give back to the causes that matter most to you

Please see our careers page for the full list of benefits we have to offer and why Energy Saving Trust is a great place to work.

The team

You’ll be joining a collaborative, values-driven team focused on ethical sales and long-term client partnerships. We work in a supportive environment where innovation, ethical sales, and market-driven solutions lead the way. You’ll have the autonomy to shape your work, the backing of experienced colleagues, and a shared commitment to making a meaningful difference.

The role 

As business development manager, you’ll be at the forefront of our commercial growth. You’ll uncover new business opportunities, develop trusted client partnerships, and support organisations on their journey to net zero.

From data and digital tools to consultancy and carbon reduction solutions, you’ll help shape and sell our range of impactful services.

What you’ll do 

• Building and managing a healthy pipeline of new business opportunities
• Nurturing long-term client relationships built on trust and shared purpose
• Working closely with sales and account teams to streamline handovers and drive growth
• Developing tailored propositions informed by market trends and client feedback

What you’ll bring 

You don’t need to meet every requirement to apply, but you’ll thrive in this role if you:

• Have experience in business development, sales, or a related commercial role
• Know how to build rapport, close deals, and manage relationships
• Communicate clearly and adapt to different people and settings
• Are excited about energy efficiency and the net zero transition
• Love turning opportunities into real-world impact

For more information, please see job description.

Applications close 23.59, 5 May 2025. Interviews are intended to be held week commencing 12 May 2025.

To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications are received. This is to ensure that we can manage application levels whilst maintaining a positive candidate experience. Unfortunately, once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications.

Reasonable adjustments: We are a Disability Confident Committed employer. We want to ensure that our recruitment process is inclusive of and accessible for, everyone.

If you think you may need additional support or reasonable adjustments made to any part of the recruitment process, please get in touch with [email protected] or call reception on +44 (0)20 7222 0101. We will do our very best to support you. 

Flexible working: We offer a range of flexible working arrangements, including working from home, compressed or part-time hours, job shares and other arrangements. There is no need to justify your preferred working pattern and we encourage our people to work in whichever way helps them to perform at their best.

We will be happy to discuss this and our blended working model at the interview stage with you.

Please note, that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this post. To apply for this post, you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the UK.

Diversity and inclusion 

Energy Saving Trust is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace where everyone can be themselves, with support to be their best. 

We strongly encourage applicants from a wide range of backgrounds and with different identities and experiences to apply for roles with Energy Saving Trust.

We are a Disability Confident Committed employer and we ringfence a minimum number of interview slots for candidates who apply via the Disability Confident scheme and meet the minimum criteria for a role. Find out more here.

You can find out more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion here.