Senior Key Account and Business Growth Manager (CDC)
£49,817 – £54,143 / year
Salary
Within the market range
£55,200
Going rate
Offer is 0.9× the going rate
This role may qualify for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 3556 is an eligible occupation, but we are only 57% sure that is the right code. Doncaster Council 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 2432 (Marketing and commercial managers) or SOC 1139 (Functional managers and directors not elsewhere classified). We read the code off the advert, so it is our best guess, not the employer's.
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 Clears | £55,200 Misses | £55,200 Misses | £55,200 Misses |
2432 Marketing and commercial managers Also possible | £35,000 Clears | £40,000 Clears | £45,100 Clears | £50,100 Clears |
1139 Functional managers and directors not elsewhere classified Also possible | £52,300 Clears | £59,700 Misses | £67,200 Misses | £74,700 Misses |
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. A mark is for the top of the advertised pay. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
Salary details: Grade 10 £49,817 - £54,143 per annum
Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time
Hours: 37 hours per week
Closing Date: 25th October 2026
The City of Doncaster Council is a confident, ambitious organisation which puts improving the life of its residents at the centre of everything we do. You have an opportunity to be part of this in the role of Senior Key Account and Business Growth Manager.
This role involves working in Business Doncaster, within the Council's Economic Development unit, to lead Business Doncaster’s approach to key account management and business support.
Leading and managing a multi-disciplinary team, the post holder will be responsible for supporting the development and implementation of local and regional initiatives that encourage economic growth, including the delivery of grant funding and business support programmes. The post holder will work closely with business leaders, investors, business support partners and funding organisations to ensure that Doncaster is a great place to invest and do business. The post holder should have significant experience of working with businesses and delivering outcomes related to business support and economic development, along with experience of managing and motivating staff, budgets and performance management and monitoring. Key to the delivery of the role is excellent communication skills and the ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with a wide range of stakeholders. The post holder should also be flexible and responsive, working to the needs of the service at all times.
We value a range of experiences and skills. If you have transferable skills from other roles or voluntary work, we encourage you to apply.
In Return For Your Contribution, We Offer
- Competitive leave entitlement
Shortlisting is to be confirmed and interviews are anticipated w/c 9th November 2026.
If you would like to have an informal chat about the role, please contact Alex Dochery (Investment Team Manager, Business Doncaster) on Tel: 01302 736528 or Email: [email protected]
We encourage applicants to use their own words to reflect their experience and skills and over-reliance on AI is discouraged.
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City of Doncaster Council is committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and improving quality of life for all. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences and are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and adults.
We are a Disability Confident employer and committed to a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We offer interviews to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria and make reasonable adjustments as required.
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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 sample- Offer £49,817–54,143
- Middle half £40,144–71,448
- Median £53,820
- Going rate £55,200
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £38,600–49,680
The range sits inside the market's middle half (£40,144–71,448), so this is typical pay for the occupation.
This pay misses the £55,200 standard floor, but clears the £38,600 new entrant rate.
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About sponsorship for this role
Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Doncaster Council 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.