Senior Key Account and Business Growth Manager (CDC)

Based at: Civic Office/Hybrid, Doncaster

Salary details: Grade 10 £49,817 - £54,143 per annum

Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time

Hours: 37 hours per week

Closing Date: 25th October 2026

The City of Doncaster Council is a confident, ambitious organisation which puts improving the life of its residents at the centre of everything we do. You have an opportunity to be part of this in the role of Senior Key Account and Business Growth Manager.

This role involves working in Business Doncaster, within the Council's Economic Development unit, to lead Business Doncaster’s approach to key account management and business support.

Leading and managing a multi-disciplinary team, the post holder will be responsible for supporting the development and implementation of local and regional initiatives that encourage economic growth, including the delivery of grant funding and business support programmes. The post holder will work closely with business leaders, investors, business support partners and funding organisations to ensure that Doncaster is a great place to invest and do business. The post holder should have significant experience of working with businesses and delivering outcomes related to business support and economic development, along with experience of managing and motivating staff, budgets and performance management and monitoring. Key to the delivery of the role is excellent communication skills and the ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with a wide range of stakeholders. The post holder should also be flexible and responsive, working to the needs of the service at all times.

We value a range of experiences and skills. If you have transferable skills from other roles or voluntary work, we encourage you to apply.

In return for your contribution, we offer:

• Competitive leave entitlement
• Generous local government pension scheme
• Wellbeing support and staff networks
• Development and training opportunities
• Staff discounts and benefits schemes
• More information on benefits can be found in the attached benefits booklet.

Please review the job summary and profile and demonstrate in your application how you meet the required criteria.

Shortlisting is to be confirmed and interviews are anticipated w/c 9th November 2026.

If you would like to have an informal chat about the role, please contact Alex Dochery (Investment Team Manager, Business Doncaster) on Tel: 01302 736528 or Email: alex.dochery@doncaster.gov.uk

We encourage applicants to use their own words to reflect their experience and skills and over-reliance on AI is discouraged.

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City of Doncaster Council is committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and improving quality of life for all. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences and are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and adults.

We are a Disability Confident employer and committed to a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We offer interviews to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria and make reasonable adjustments as required.