Head of Business Development - Networks
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£55,200
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This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 3556 (75% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £55,200, and Stark is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
We pick the code from the advert's text, so it is our best guess, not the employer's. Each code it could be has its own likelihood:
- Likely 3556 (Sales accounts and business development managers) · 75% match
- Likely 1132 (Marketing, sales and advertising directors) · 9% match
- Likely 2432 (Marketing and commercial managers) · 7% match
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New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
3556 Sales accounts and business development managers Most likely code | £38,600 | £55,200 | £55,200 | £55,200 |
1132 Marketing, sales and advertising directors Also possible | £61,100 | £69,800 | £78,600 | £87,300 |
2432 Marketing and commercial managers Also possible | £35,000 | £40,000 | £45,100 | £50,100 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
Head of Business Development (Networks)
Location: UK-wide
Reporting to: Managing Director, Infrastructure
About Stark Works
Stark Works is one of the UK's fastest-growing Independent Connection Providers, delivering electricity infrastructure solutions to industrial and commercial customers nationwide.
As part of a wider Group, we offer a fully integrated infrastructure proposition that includes ICP connections, IDNO adoption, EV charging, solar PV, battery energy storage systems (BESS) and COP1/COP2 metering.
By bringing these capabilities together under a single delivery model, we provide customers with one point of accountability throughout the project lifecycle, reducing complexity, programme risk and interface management.
The Group is continuing to expand its market presence, capabilities and geographic reach. This role will play a key part in supporting that growth.
The Role
The Head of Business Development (Networks) is responsible for leading business growth across our ICP and IDNO operations.
This role combines strategic account development, new business acquisition and sales leadership. The successful candidate will be expected to maintain direct responsibility for key customer relationships and major opportunities whilst providing leadership, direction and coaching to the wider business development team.
The primary objective of the role is to drive sustainable growth within our core industrial and commercial connections business, whilst expanding our presence within larger and higher-voltage infrastructure projects, including data centres, generation and renewable energy developments.
The role carries responsibility for delivering new business targets, maintaining a high-quality opportunity pipeline and supporting the wider Group through the introduction of complementary services.
Key Responsibilities
Business Development
Location: UK-wide
Reporting to: Managing Director, Infrastructure
About Stark Works
Stark Works is one of the UK's fastest-growing Independent Connection Providers, delivering electricity infrastructure solutions to industrial and commercial customers nationwide.
As part of a wider Group, we offer a fully integrated infrastructure proposition that includes ICP connections, IDNO adoption, EV charging, solar PV, battery energy storage systems (BESS) and COP1/COP2 metering.
By bringing these capabilities together under a single delivery model, we provide customers with one point of accountability throughout the project lifecycle, reducing complexity, programme risk and interface management.
The Group is continuing to expand its market presence, capabilities and geographic reach. This role will play a key part in supporting that growth.
The Role
The Head of Business Development (Networks) is responsible for leading business growth across our ICP and IDNO operations.
This role combines strategic account development, new business acquisition and sales leadership. The successful candidate will be expected to maintain direct responsibility for key customer relationships and major opportunities whilst providing leadership, direction and coaching to the wider business development team.
The primary objective of the role is to drive sustainable growth within our core industrial and commercial connections business, whilst expanding our presence within larger and higher-voltage infrastructure projects, including data centres, generation and renewable energy developments.
The role carries responsibility for delivering new business targets, maintaining a high-quality opportunity pipeline and supporting the wider Group through the introduction of complementary services.
Key Responsibilities
Business Development
- Develop and grow strategic customer relationships across the industrial and commercial connections market.
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- Lead, support and develop the business development team.
- Establish clear standards for prospecting, qualification, pipeline management and customer engagement.
- Provide coaching and guidance to improve individual and team performance.
- Drive a culture of accountability, professionalism and commercial excellence.
- Strengthen Stark Works' position within the industrial and commercial connections sector.
- Expand the business into larger and more complex infrastructure opportunities.
- Develop relationships with key stakeholders at an early stage of the project lifecycle.
- Increase awareness of the Group's wider capabilities and generate opportunities across complementary services.
- Lead commercial discussions and contract negotiations.
- Maintain accurate pipeline, forecasting and CRM data.
- Provide regular reporting on performance, opportunities and market activity.
- Support margin protection and pricing discipline across all opportunities.
- Maintain a strong understanding of market trends, regulatory developments and competitor activity.
- Build and enhance the company's profile across relevant industry sectors.
- Contribute market insight to support wider business strategy and decision-making.
Essential
We're looking for a proven industry heavyweight. Someone who already has influence across the ICP, IDNO and wider utility infrastructure market. Someone who can pick up the phone to developers, consultants, contractors and asset owners and get meetings that others can't.
This role is for a business builder. A dealmaker
- Minimum six years' experience in business development or sales within the ICP sector or closely related markets, including IDNO, utility infrastructure or electricity connections.
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- Relationships within the data centre, renewable energy, generation or energy storage sectors.
- Experience selling integrated infrastructure solutions across multiple service lines.
- Strong CRM and sales forecasting capability.
- Knowledge of EV charging, solar PV, BESS and metering solutions.
- Commercially astute with a strong understanding of value creation and customer decision-making.
- Credible and confident when engaging with stakeholders at all levels.
- Relationship-focused, with the ability to build long-term partnerships.
- Self-motivated, resilient and comfortable operating within a growth environment.
- Organised and disciplined in managing pipeline, forecasts and commercial activity.
- Professional, collaborative and focused on delivering results.
This is an opportunity to join a business with a strong market position, ambitious growth plans and an increasingly differentiated service offering.
The successful candidate will have the autonomy to shape business development strategy, influence the direction of the Networks division and play a significant role in the next stage of the company's growth.
Apply today. Successful candidates will hear from us within 10 days.
Stark Group are an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to a working environment that is free from all types of discrimination, is inclusive, champions diversity and empowers our people so that everyone can bring their whole self to work and is valued for their specific skills, experience, and vision. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, creating a progressive, open, and inclusive workplace.
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Where this offer sits in the market
Sales accounts and business development managers (SOC 3556) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~448k in sampleSOC 3556
- Middle half £40,144–71,448
- Median £53,820
- Going rate £55,200
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £38,600–49,680
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Not necessarily. Stark 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.