Business Development Manager

Overview

Join WMG’s world‑leading research and innovation community as we drive the UK’s transition to clean, electrified technologies. We’re looking for a Business Development Manager to help grow industrial partnerships across Electrification, including power electronics, machines and drives, zero‑emissions transport, and battery systems.

• Develop new relationships and build robust industrial engagement multi‑sector that strongly aligns with WMG vision
• Support high‑value, multi‑partner R&D opportunities and navigate UK and international funding landscapes.
• Work closely with academics, engineers and industry partners to shape and develop major proposals that deliver innovative and sustainable impact
• Manage pipelines, track KPIs and report progress to the Head of Business Development – Research.
• Represent WMG externally and be a confident ambassador for electrification research and the wider WMG

• A 2:1 degree in an engineering or scientific discipline.
• Proven success in commercial management and securing significant new business.
• Experience delivering major, multi‑partner technical projects.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work confidently across technical, academic and industrial environments.
• Experience using data and management information systems.
• Experience in a research‑led environment would be an advantage, but is not essential.

• You’ll help shape cutting‑edge industrial collaborations that support the UK’s innovation and net‑zero ambitions. Join a collaborative, multidisciplinary team making real‑world impact.