Business Development Lead

Job TitleOffshore Wind Industry Advisor and Business Development LeadLocationFully RemoteBased anywhere in EuropeEmployment TypeFull time, part time, or consultancy/advisory basisOverviewWe are an established workforce and recruitment solutions provider expanding into the European offshore wind market.Rather than following a traditional recruitment sales model, we are deliberately building senior, industry-led relationships. The focus is on credibility, long-term value, and deep sector knowledge.This role is designed for an experienced offshore wind professional who wants to stay commercially active, influential, and connected without moving into transactional recruitment.Recruitment experience is not required.Role SummaryAs an Industry Advisor and Business Development Lead, you will act as the senior industry-facing representative. You will open doors, shape opportunities, and guide how workforce and resourcing solutions are positioned within the offshore wind sector.You will:Leverage your network and credibilityIdentify workforce, skills, and project resourcing challengesIntroduce the organisation to relevant decision-makersConvert industry relationships into long-term partnershipsThis is a strategic, relationship-driven role rather than a high-volume sales position.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and maintain senior-level relationships across the offshore wind sectorEngage with developers, owners/operators, EPCs, OEMs, and Tier 1 and Tier 2 contractorsOpen discussions with procurement, commercial, and project leadership teamsIdentify upcoming projects, frameworks, and long-term workforce needsAdvise internally on market dynamics, skills shortages, hiring models, and contracting trendsSupport the structuring of commercial proposals and partnership modelsAct as a trusted industry advisor rather than solely a business development contactKPIs & Success MeasuresKPIs will be transparent, flexible, and focused on long-term value. Examples include:Number of meaningful senior-level introductionsActive commercial discussions initiatedFramework or preferred supplier conversations openedQuality and depth of industry engagementContribution to secured projects or agreementsStrategic market intelligence providedKPIs will be tailored based on sector, seniority, and availability (full-time vs part-time).Who We Are Looking ForEssentialStrong background in offshore windExperience in roles such as engineer, project manager, commercial manager, procurement/supply chain, or construction/operations leadershipEstablished European industry networkDirect experience dealing with procurement teams, contract negotiations, and commercial decision-makersComfortable operating independently and remotelyDesirableExperience across multiple European marketsExposure to large-scale capital projectsUnderstanding of contractor and supply-chain ecosystemsExperience working on frameworks or long-term service agreementsWhat This Role Is NotA cold-calling sales jobA traditional recruitment consultant roleTarget-driven in a high-pressure, short-term senseThe organisation values relationships, credibility, and insight over transactional selling.Location & Working ModelFully remoteBased anywhere in EuropeFlexible working arrangementsOpen to full-time, part-time, consultancy, or advisory setupsSemi-retired professionals are welcome to stay engaged