Business Development Manager

Role: Business Development Manager - Financial Services & Insurance

Location: Manchester, London, Cheltenham - Hybrid

Thanks for checking out our job opening; we are excited that YOU are interested in learning more about NCC Group.

We are on a mission to make society a safer and more secure place. Our people are the ones who make that possible; a global community of talented individuals working together towards a safer future.

We aim to create an environment where everyone can reach their full potential. We work together, we are brilliantly creative, we embrace difference and we want you to join in our mission, to make the world safer and more secure.

Take a look at our website here to learn more about why we’re one of the leading global Cyber Security and Risk Mitigation business… https://www.nccgroup.com/uk/

The Opportunity:

We are looking for an experienced and strategic Business Development Manager to drive growth within our Financial Services & Insurance vertical. The ideal candidate will bring experience managing complex opportunities and working with senior stakeholders, while leading strategic business development initiatives.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys building strong client relationships, thrives in dynamic environments, and is looking to make a real impact in a purpose-driven organisation.

What you’ll be doing:

• Identify and develop high-value business opportunities in target markets
• Build and nurture relationships with key stakeholders, decision-makers, and clients, ensuring a deep understanding of their business needs and priorities
• Create and implement strategic plans to secure complex, high-value opportunities aligned with business goals
• Manage the full deal lifecycle – from prospecting through to closure and delivery – ensuring client satisfaction and alignment with expectations
• Partner with Sales Development Representatives to shape outreach plans and support their growth
• Collaborate closely with senior leaders and cross-functional teams to influence business strategy and support company growth
• Present tailored proposals and presentations to C-suite and senior stakeholders
• Stay informed on industry developments, market trends and regulatory shifts to identify emerging opportunities
• Track performance metrics and contribute insights to continuously improve approach and outcomes

What we’re looking for:

• Demonstrable experience in business development or senior sales roles, ideally within the Cybersecurity industry
• Strong project management and relationship-building skills, with the ability to close complex deals
• Confident communication, negotiation, and presentation skills, especially when engaging senior stakeholders
• A consistent track record of securing business and building long-term partnerships
• Proficiency with CRM platforms and business development tools

What we offer in return:

🌟 Flexible Working: Balance your work and personal life with our flexible working options.

🌴 Generous Holiday Allowance: Enjoy 25 days of holiday, plus bank holidays, with the option to buy up to 5 additional days of annual leave.

💼 Financial & Investment Benefits: Enjoy peace of mind with our Pension, Life Assurance, and Share Save Scheme.

🤝Community & Volunteering Programmes: Make a difference in your community with our volunteering opportunities.

⚡ Green Car Scheme: Drive green and save money with our eco-friendly car scheme.

🚴 Cycle Scheme: Stay fit and healthy with our cycle-to-work scheme.

🎉 Special Time Off: Take time off for those big moments in life, like getting married/entering into a civil partnership, becoming a grandparent, and welcoming home a new pet.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Planning: Benefit from our generous maternity and paternity leave, as well as time off and support for those undergoing fertility treatments.

Behaviours:

• Focusing on Clients and Customers
• Working as One NCC
• Always Learning
• Being Inclusive and Respectful
• Delivering Brilliantly

About NCC Group

The NCC Group family has over 2,200 members located all around the world, providing a trusted advisory service to 15,000 customers. Born in the UK, we have now have offices in North America, Canada, Europe, Asia- Pacific and United Arab Emirates.

We are passionate about helping our customers to protect their brand, value and reputation against the ever-evolving threat landscape. We fuel that passion with investment in our people and our business.

Our values and code of ethics are at the heart of how we operate – we work together, we are brilliantly creative and we embrace difference. We treat everyone and everything with equal respect.

We want to create an environment where all colleagues feel psychologically, emotionally and physically safe to be authentic, sharing their personal experiences to represent the diversity of the world they live in, and have equal opportunity to achieve their best.

About your application

We review every application received and will get in touch if your skills and experience match what we’re looking for. If you don’t hear back from us within 10 days, please don’t be too disappointed – we may keep your CV on our database for any future vacancies and we would encourage you to keep an eye on our career opportunities as there may be other suitable roles.

If you do not want us to retain your details, please email [email protected]. All personal data is held in accordance with the NCC Group Privacy Policy (candidate-privacy-notice-261023.pdf (nccgroupplc.com)). We are committed to diversity and flexibility in the workplace. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support you during the application process, please tell us at any stage.

Please note that this role involves mandatory pre-employment background checks due to the nature of the work NCC Group does. To apply, you must be willing and able to undergo the vetting process. This role being advertised will be subject to BS7858 screening as a mandatory requirement.