Business Development Lead
| Posting date: | 28 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £40,908 to £44,415 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 27 February 2026 |
| Location: | Edinburgh, Edinburgh, EH1 1BB |
| Company: | Morgan Hunt UK Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | JN -012026-221532_1769611511 |
Summary
Your new company
You'll be joining an established, purpose-led organisation at the intersection of people, place, and long-term impact. The organisation works collaboratively with a wider range of partners to deliver practical, measurable change, and is known internally for its thoughtful approach, strong values, and commitment to doing things well rather than quickly.
This is a team that balances professionalism with purpose, combining expertise curiosity, and care to tackle complex challenges in a way that's grounded, ethical and forward thinking. The organisation is continue to evolve, offering opportunities to contribute meaningfully while developing your own skills in a supportive and reflective environment.
About the role
Are you experience in business development and keen to find an opportunity where you can make a difference? This organisation are looking for a Business Development Lead to support the identification, development and securing of new business and funding opportunities.
You will work with the Business Development team to deliver the Business Development strategy leading on priority areas focused on decarbonising homes. You will support the development, writing and submission of compelling tenders and funding bids that are commercially sound, technically informed and aligned to the organisations priorities. This role will identify and secure new funding and partnership opportunities. You will research and track upcoming tenders and grants in the energy and fuel poverty sectors. Another focus will be identifying and securing new funding and partnership opportunities that enable innovation and long-term growth across the organisations programmes.
You'll work collaboratively across the organisation to embed good business development practice, working proactively with team manager across the organisation. You will have at least 3 year's experience in business development with proven expertise in securing funding for projects or services.
About the team
This organisation are growing their Business Development function and are looking for talented people who want to join them to help scale energy efficiency, decarbonisation and fuel poverty alleviation work.
They've reviewed and refreshed how they do business development so they can seize the right opportunities, forge long-term partnerships, and maximise their impact. They are building a team that has a clear mandate: scanning the market, shaping propositions, and partnering across the organisation to bring in work that accelerates decarbonisation and ends fuel poverty. You'll have the headroom, clarity and support to do your best work and make a real difference.
What you'll get in return
- Hybrid working, head office in Edinburgh
- 35 hours per week
- Permanent role
- £40,908-£44,415 (the organisation typically appoint at the bottom end)
- 8% employer pension
- 26 days holiday, plus 9 public holidays per year
Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual's skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.