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Senior Software Engineer RPG (Fxed Term Contract)
Posted 1 day ago by Microlise
The role is for a Senior RPG Software Engineer on a 12-month fixed-term contract, focusing on the development, maintenan...
- Rate Negotiable
- Category Fixed-Term
- Work type Undetermined
- Location Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, UK
National Resilience – High Volume Pump Capability Officer
Posted 1 day ago by Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service
The National Resilience – High Volume Pump Capability Officer role at Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service involves suppor...
- Rate £55,301 per year
- Category Fixed-Term
- Work type Undetermined
- Location Liverpool, Merseyside
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About Our Business Development Contract Roles
What does a business development contractor do?
Organisations bring in Business Development contractors to identify, develop, and convert new commercial opportunities, working to grow revenue through new client acquisition, market expansion, or the development of new products and partnerships. The work spans a range of activities depending on the seniority and focus of the engagement: prospecting and outreach, qualifying leads, building relationships with potential clients, presenting proposals, negotiating commercial terms, and managing the pipeline through to close. Business Development contractors are brought in most commonly when an organisation is entering a new market, launching a new product or service, or when the permanent sales team needs additional capacity during a period of high growth.
Business Development contractors are expected to be self-starters who can operate with minimal direction, build a credible pipeline quickly, and represent the organisation professionally with senior external stakeholders. Experience working with CRM platforms such as Salesforce or HubSpot to manage pipeline activity is widely expected. For more senior roles, the ability to develop commercial strategy, manage complex multi-stakeholder sales processes, and negotiate high-value contracts is the primary differentiator. Sector experience matters considerably in Business Development contracting, as the credibility and network that comes from working within a specific industry can be the difference between a contractor who converts quickly and one who takes months to gain traction.
What is the market like for business development contractors?
The Business Development contract market is a moderate-volume market that tends to be countercyclical to permanent hiring: when organisations freeze headcount but still need to grow revenue, contract Business Development resource becomes attractive. Demand is most active in technology, professional services, financial services, and healthcare, where the sales cycles are complex enough to benefit from experienced contract resource. Rates vary significantly based on seniority and sector, with senior Business Development contractors who bring an established network and a track record of closing high-value deals commanding rates well above the market average.
How much do business development contractors usually earn?
Contract rates for business development roles typically range from £300 to £600 per day, depending on the scope of the role, required expertise, and the delivery expectations of the engagement.
How many business development vacancies are there on Quality Contracts?
Over the past twelve months, we have tracked over 300 business development contract roles across the site. Data reviewed up to June 2026.