The Role

We are looking for a talented, ambitious, and experienced business development professional to join the dynamic Commercial, Marketing and Communications team.

You will lead on the commercial operations and trading arm of the charity, driving forward our diversification of income goals through consultancy services and commercial partnerships.

This is a maternity cover on a fixed term contract until January 2023.

What you’ll do:

• Lead on the strategic direction and management of London Sport Consultancy, and it’s digital marketing, funding, research and insight, and technology services.  Implement the 2022-2023 strategy for growth, with a particular focus on business development and driving the client pipeline.

• Lead on the day-to-day operations of London Sport Consultancy, including overseeing the project team (which include our service leads and associates), finance and reporting, contracts, project delivery processes, staff training and marketing.

• Advance the delivery of our Commercial Partnership strategy and the development of a new proposition to take to market. Support the appointment and management of an external business development partner to drive acquisition of strategic commercial partners.

• Support proposal development and the pitch processes for both Consultancy and Partnership prospects, lead on budgeting and development of cost proposals, with subsequent onboarding and resourcing plans.

• Manage the accounts of selected commercial partners, to ensure that London Sport delivers on agreed responsibilities on time, to budget and to a high standard. This will involve client liaison, development of activation plans and managing partnership delivery with other London Sport colleagues.

Who you are:

• Excellent knowledge of working within a consultancy environment on new business development.

• Ability to create innovative consultancy proposals in collaboration with London Sport experts that meet the needs of clients.

• Ability to implement a strategic approach to prospecting for client and partner acquisition.

• A good understanding of financial forecasting and budgeting.

• Experience of developing and delivering impactful and effective strategies and action plans.

• Excellent communication skills and adept at building effective relationships with clients and partners.

• Good practical knowledge of project management.

• Ability to demonstrate an understanding of, and commitment to, equality, diversity and inclusion in London.

• A lived experience of day-to-day life in London.