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We are seeking a commercially minded Director, Business Development & Origination to lead the identification, development and execution of new growth opportunities across a dynamic and competitive market. This senior role will be responsible for building a robust pipeline of potential investments, partnerships, clients and strategic opportunities, while contributing to the organisation’s broader commercial strategy and long-term expansion.

The successful candidate will develop and implement business development and origination strategies aligned with corporate objectives. Key responsibilities will include researching markets and sectors, identifying and assessing opportunities, developing relationships with senior stakeholders, and managing engagement with potential partners, investors, clients and other relevant counterparties. You will lead opportunity generation from initial concept through qualification and recommendation, working closely with internal teams to assess commercial, financial, operational and strategic considerations. The role will also involve preparing high-quality business cases, presentations and investment materials, supporting negotiations, and maintaining accurate pipeline reporting and market intelligence.

Applicants should bring substantial experience in business development, origination, corporate development, investment, partnerships or a related commercial discipline, ideally within a complex or highly regulated environment. A strong record of generating and converting strategic opportunities, influencing senior decision-makers and managing transactions or partnership processes is essential. You will be an analytical and commercially astute professional with excellent communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills. The ability to operate strategically while maintaining strong attention to detail is important, as is confidence working across multiple functions and managing competing priorities. A proactive, entrepreneurial approach and the credibility to represent the organisation with external stakeholders are also required.