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SharePoint SME/3rd Line Technical Specialist - Manchester (FULL ONSITE) - 6 Mont...
Posted Today by Octopus Computer Associates
Role DescriptionWe are seeking a skilled SharePoint SME/3rd Line Technical Specialist to support and evolve our SharePoi...
- Rate Negotiable
- Category Inside
- Work type Onsite
- Location Manchester, UK
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iOS Mobile Engineer | £575 per day | Inside IR35 | Occasional travel to Manchest...
Posted Today by RecOps
iOS Mobile Engineer| £575 per day | Inside IR35 | Occasional travel to ManchesterWe're looking for an experienced iOS Mo...
- Rate £575 per day
- Category Inside
- Work type Undetermined
- Location Manchester, UK
Java Developer (Trade Clearing) - Contract Opportunity! (London)
Posted Today by Revolution Technology Ltd
Our client, a global consultancy are looking for a Java Developer to join one of their banking projects. This will be a...
- Rate £650 per day
- Category Inside
- Work type Hybrid
- Location London, UK
Lead technical Data Business Analyst - Remote - £650 a day InsideIR35
Posted Today by Eden Smith Limited
Lead Technical Data Business Analyst - Remote - £650 a day InsideIR35Are you a senior contract data professional with a...
- Rate £650 per day
- Category Inside
- Work type Remote
- Location United Kingdom
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About Our Inside IR35 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.
What does Inside IR35 mean?
IR35 is UK tax legislation that determines whether a contractor is genuinely self-employed or working in a manner that resembles employment. When a contract is classified as inside IR35, income tax and National Insurance are deducted at source, typically via an umbrella company or agency PAYE. Headline day rates on inside IR35 engagements are generally higher than equivalent outside IR35 roles to account for the tax and employment cost structure.
Inside IR35 determinations are made where the working arrangements are considered to resemble employment, based on factors including the level of client control, the absence of a genuine right of substitution, and the presence of mutuality of obligation. Since April 2021, the end client is responsible for making this determination for medium and large private sector organisations. Many employers in financial services, government, and professional services assess the majority of their contractor engagements as inside IR35.
On QualityContracts.co.uk, approximately 49% of roles with a stated IR35 status are classified as inside IR35, making it the most common arrangement across the contract market. The proportion varies by sector and role type. Each listing on this page displays its IR35 status where provided by the hiring organisation.
What business development roles are usually Inside IR35?
Contract business development work is almost exclusively inside IR35. You are selling the client's product or service, using their brand, and building a pipeline that belongs to them. HMRC's framework views this as employment regardless of how the contract is worded. Technology, SaaS, and professional services companies are the most active hirers. Compensation structures often include a variable element tied to revenue, so contractors should model total expected earnings rather than evaluating the day rate in isolation.
How much do business development contractors usually earn when working Inside IR35?
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. Inside IR35 rates are typically 15% to 30% higher than equivalent outside IR35 roles to account for tax and national insurance deducted at source by the fee-payer.
How many Inside IR35 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. Around one third of the roles currently listed on the site fall Inside IR35. Data reviewed up to June 2026.