129 jobs in the UK have Business Development Director in the title, from 79 licensed sponsors. Syneos Health Commercial Solutions (16), Version 1 (11) and IQVIA (7) have the most; 27 were posted in the last 7 days and 89 are rated Likely. Eligible for the Skilled Worker visa under SOC 1132, minimum £87,300 at the standard rate. Most marketing, sales and advertising directors in the UK earn between £64,792 and £121,836 in (ONS ASHE 2025, full-time). Of the 6 adverts whose pay we checked, 5 meet the standard rate and 1 more meets the new entrant rate. Visa and pay details
Yes. Business Development Director roles fall under SOC 1132 (Marketing, sales and advertising directors), which is eligible for UK Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Employers with a valid sponsor licence can sponsor Business Development Director positions.
The going rate for SOC 1132 is £87,300 per year. New entrants (under 26, switching from a Student or Graduate visa, or recent graduates) may qualify for a reduced minimum of £61,100 per year. You must be paid at least the higher of the going rate or the general salary threshold (£41,700), unless an exemption applies.
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Home Office grants for this occupation code, counting visas granted outside the UK. No job breakdown is published for the visas granted inside the UK, so each country’s own page shows a larger total.