Business Development Manager – R&D Tax Relief EmpowerRD | UK (Hybrid) | Competitive base + uncapped commission
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Salary
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£55,200
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role may qualify for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 3556 is an eligible occupation, but we are only 33% sure that is the right code. EMPOWERRD LIMITED is a licensed sponsor, so if the code fits, the role should qualify. Check the occupation eligibility rules against what the job actually involves.
This could also be SOC 1132 (Marketing, sales and advertising directors, If the role involved directing the sales strategy and managing a team of managers) or SOC 3552 (Business sales executives, If the role was purely order-taking rather than full-cycle business development). We read the code off the advert, so it is our best guess, not the employer's.
About the role
About EmpowerRD
EmpowerRD is one of the UK's leading R&D tax relief specialists, combining deep technical expertise with proprietary technology to deliver claims that are both maximised and defensible.
- £260m+ in successful claims
- 1,200+ clients served
- Sub-5% HMRC enquiry rate
- TechRound #1 European Fintech
- 3x nominated in the 2026 National Technology Awards
We're growing our commercial team and looking for an experienced R&D BD professional who knows this space and is ready to hit the ground running.
The role
You'll own the full sales cycle — from identifying and engaging prospects through to close — with a focus on businesses currently using a traditional accountant, R&D boutique, or tech-led platform to manage their claims.
This isn't a role for someone learning R&D tax. You'll be speaking directly with CFOs, Finance Directors, and founders, and you need to be able to hold a credible conversation about the R&D tax landscape, HMRC's evolving compliance expectations, and what a well-prepared claim actually looks like.
What the commercial setup looks like
You'll join a team that already has an engine behind it — our SDRs run structured outbound prospecting and will feed qualified opportunities into your pipeline. But we're not looking for someone who only works what lands in their inbox.
The best candidates will bring a network they've built over years in the R&D tax space — former clients, warm referrals, contacts at accountancy practices — and actively work it alongside the inbound and SDR-generated flow.
In short: the pipeline support is there, but your own book of business is a genuine differentiator in this hire.
Day to day you'll be:
- Building and managing your own pipeline of target accounts
What we're looking for
3+ years in a BD or sales role, with meaningful experience selling R&D tax relief services
A genuine understanding of the R&D tax claims process — you can speak credibly on HMRC compliance, claim methodology, and the risks of poorly prepared claims
A proven track record of building and converting your own pipeline, not just working inbound
Experience selling to senior finance stakeholders (CFO, FD, MD)
Why EmpowerRD
A genuinely differentiated product — our claim quality and enquiry rate speak for themselves
Strong marketing and inbound support to complement your outbound activity
Transparent 6% fee model that's easy to sell honestly
A collaborative team that takes compliance seriously
Competitive base salary, uncapped commission, and equity options
Interested?
If you've spent years in R&D tax sales and you're looking for a business where the product quality actually makes your job easier, we'd love to talk.
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with EMPOWERRD LIMITED, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
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About sponsorship for this role
Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. EMPOWERRD LIMITED holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 3556 going rate of £55,200. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.