At Grant Thornton we do things differently - looking to the future, driving ambitious growth and pioneering positive change in our industry. Providing audit, tax and advisory services, we empower clients through strategic insight, curiosity, and genuine partnership. And we empower our people with real opportunity, an inclusive culture and work life balance. A true alternative.
With over 5,000 people in the UK, and a presence in 150 global markets, we're on an ambitious journey, from great to exceptional, and we need the best people to help us achieve our potential. And with that comes the opportunity to help redefine what our industry looks like, and what you want from your career.
MORE THAN YOU EXPECTED
Grant Thornton UK LLP is part of a global network of independent audit, tax and advisory firms, made up of some 58,000 people in over 135 countries. We're a team of independent thinkers who put quality, inclusion and integrity first. All around the world we bring a different experience to our clients. A better experience. One that delivers the expertise they need in a way that goes beyond. Personal, proactive, and agile. That's Grant Thornton.
NEW GROUND WON’T BREAK ITSELF.
Every day our teams help people in businesses and communities to do what is right and achieve their goals.
NEW GROUND WON’T BREAK ITSELF.
Every day our teams help people in businesses and communities to do what is right and achieve their goals.
Talent Solutions is a part of our People Advisory practice, which helps companies develop the right skills in their people to execute their business strategy. We help organisations find the key skills they need, and offer customised ways to upskill talent, either through tailored courses delivered by Grant Thornton specialists, or development programmes funded by the apprenticeship levy, available to all skills levels and experience.
We work with high quality universities, business schools and training specialists to create skills programmes that combine world-class theory, industry insights and practical application for immediate workplace impact. These programmes can be funded through an organisation’s apprenticeship levy, saving costs and optimising learning and development strategies.
We cover various business skills, and mainly focus on leadership and management, coaching, finance and accountancy, data and sustainability skills.
We’re happy to talk flexible working and consider reduced hours and job shares, we’ll support you to balance your work and life.
A look into the role
As a Business Development Manager within our Talent Solutions team, you will play a pivotal role in driving a full 360° sales function. You will proactively identify and engage new organisations that meet our suitability criteria, build strong relationships with senior leaders and C‑suite stakeholders, and position our learning, skills and apprenticeship programmes as strategic solutions that help clients build future‑ready capability.
Your focus will be on driving growth across our tailored learning and development portfolio—ensuring organisations understand how our programmes, including commercial short courses, online on-demand learning programmes, and levy‑funded pathways, can be used to upskill, reskill and retain their workforce.
Alongside generating new business, you will build and manage an active portfolio of clients, ensuring excellent service delivery, sustained satisfaction, and opportunities for expansion across the Firm’s wider offerings. Working with a consultative, outcomes‑driven approach, you will take full ownership of both client acquisition and ongoing account management.
You will maintain high standards of compliance across reporting, CRM, and Firm policies, while consistently contributing to a collaborative, high‑performing team culture.
Business Development (New Client Acquisition)
Account Management (Existing Clients)
Sales Excellence and Compliance
Market Engagement & Collaboration
Knowing you’re right for us
To join us as a Business Development Manager, the minimum criteria you’ll need a strong background in consultative sales, ideally working with senior stakeholders and C‑suite decision-makers. You’ll be proactive, relationship‑oriented, and skilled at managing multiple clients with a structured, disciplined approach.
Experience in the following areas is desirable (but not essential):
Knowing we’re right for you
Embracing uniqueness, the culture at Grant Thornton thrives on the contributions of all our people, we never settle for what is easy, we look beyond to deliver the right thing, for everyone. Building an inclusive culture, where we value difference and respect our colleagues helps our people to perform at the best of their ability and realise their potential.
Our open and accessible culture means you’ll interact with leaders who are interested in you and everything you bring to our firm. The things that set you apart, we value them. That’s why we give you the freedom to bring your whole self to work and pursue your passions inside and outside of work.
Beyond the job
Life is more than work. The things you do, and the people you’re with outside of work matter, that’s why we’re happy to look at flexible working options for all our roles, and we’ll always do our best to keep your work and life in balance.
The impact you can make here will go far beyond your day job. From secondments, to fundraising for local charities, or investing in entrepreneurs in the developing world, you’ll be giving back to society It’s that drive to do the right thing that runs through our every move, grounded in our firm’s values – purposefully driven, actively curious and candid but kind.
We’re looking for people who want to contribute, spark fresh ideas and go beyond expectations. People who want to be able to proudly do what’s right, for the firm, our clients, our people and themselves. It’s how it should be.
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When choosing an advisor, you could accept the usual compromises.
Alternatively, you can find people that aren’t afraid to break with the norms to provide a more rewarding experience. With people that leave you feeling smart, not smarting.
The UK member firms of Grant Thornton are part of a global network that employs over 76,000 people in 150 countries. We combine global scale with local insight and understanding to give you the assurance, tax, and advisory services you need to realise your ambitions.
We go beyond business as usual, so you can too. We make business more personal by investing in building relationships. Whether you’re growing in one market or many, you consistently get a great service you can trust. We work at a pace that matters – yours – bringing both flexibility and rigour. We celebrate fresh thinking and diverse perspectives to bring you proactive insights and positive progress.
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