International Business Development Manager

About Forvis Mazars LLP 
Forvis Mazars, founded in 1945, is a global, integrated, and independent advisory firm headquartered 
in Paris. With more than 40,000 professionals operating in over 100 countries, Forvis Mazars provides 
a broad spectrum of services, including socio-economic and sectoral research, social impact 
assessments, evaluation of government programs, and corporate social responsibility initiatives. The 
firm also offers financial, government, transaction, audit, accountancy, tax, and legal advisory services 
to both public and private sector clients worldwide. 
Role Summary 
The International Business Development Manager – UK will play a strategic role in expanding Forvis 
Mazars’ footprint across UK’s development, research, and advisory sectors. This position requires a 
dynamic professional with a strong understanding of social sector research, policy advisory, and 
business development within the UK context. 
The incumbent will be responsible for developing and managing proposals, responding to RFPs and 
RFIs, facilitating client meetings and presentations, conducting market research, and building long-term 
relationships with government, donor, and private sector clients. 
This role combines business acumen with sectoral expertise in agriculture, health, education, public 
policy, and impact evaluation. 
Key Responsibilities 
Business Development & Client Relationship Management 
• Identify, pursue, and secure new business opportunities through RFPs, RFIs, RFQs, and direct 
client engagements in UK. 
• Lead business development initiatives targeting government agencies, donors, NGOs, and 
international organizations active in UK’s social and development sectors. 
• Conduct client meetings, presentations, and proposal briefings to promote Forvis Mazars’ 
expertise and service offerings. 
• Liaise with clients and partners to build strong, long-term relationships and ensure satisfaction 
across all engagements. 
• Represent Forvis Mazars in external meetings, conferences, and networking events across UK. 
• Maintain business intelligence on emerging opportunities, competitor activities, and policy 
developments. 
Proposal & Project Leadership 
• Design and develop winning proposals aligned with UK government and donor requirements. 
• Coordinate and manage RFP/RFI responses, ensuring technical, financial, and administrative 
compliance. 
• Collaborate with internal teams and subject-matter experts to develop high-quality project 
proposals and implementation plans. 
• Review methodologies, data collection tools, and evaluation frameworks to ensure rigour and 
quality. 
• Prepare technical and financial proposals, capability statements, and concept notes. 
Stakeholder Engagement & Strategic Advisory 
• Facilitate stakeholder consultations, workshops, and meetings with government agencies, 
donors, and research institutions. 
• Engage with UK community representatives and Indigenous groups to ensure culturally 
inclusive approaches. 
• Support project teams in aligning deliverables with client and funding requirements. 
• Provide advisory input on policy formulation, program evaluation, and impact assessment 
based on research insights. 
Operational & Strategic Support 
• Develop client acquisition strategies and maintain a robust business pipeline. 
• Work closely with senior management to align business development efforts with organizational 
objectives. 
• Prepare and deliver business presentations and progress reports to internal and external 
stakeholders. 
• Support quality assurance, ethical compliance, and brand representation in all business 
development activities. 
Qualifications 
• Master’s degree or MBA in Business Administration, Public Policy, Economics, International 
Development, or a related discipline from a recognised institution. 
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in international business development, proposal 
management, or client engagement within UK’s social and development sectors. 
Skills & Competencies 
• Proven experience in developing proposals and responding to RFPs/RFIs for UK government 
and donor-funded projects. 
• Strong understanding of UK’s socio-economic, policy, and development ecosystem. 
• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills. 
• Demonstrated success in client relationship management and partnership building. 
• Proficiency in data analysis, proposal writing, and strategic documentation. 
• Ability to facilitate meetings, manage multi-stakeholder dialogues, and drive consensus. 
• High level of cultural awareness and ability to work collaboratively with Indigenous and 
multicultural communities in UK. 
• Willingness to travel for client meetings, conferences, and project coordination across UK. 
Languages 
• Proficiency in English is essential. 
• Knowledge of additional UK community languages will be an advantage. 
Benefits 
• Competitive compensation based on experience and expertise. 
• Professional growth opportunities and international exposure within a global advisory firm. 
• Opportunity to contribute to shaping UK’s social and development policy landscape. 
Key Selection Criteria 
• Demonstrated experience in UK’s social and development sectors, including agriculture, health, 
education, and public policy. 
• Proven track record in leading business development, proposal management, and client liaison 
activities. 
• Strong ability to facilitate client meetings, presentations, and negotiations. 
• Experience working with UK government agencies, donor institutions, and international 
organizations. 
• Deep understanding of ethical research practices, quality assurance, and stakeholder 
inclusivity in the UK context. 
Application Procedure 
Applicants must apply online via email at anirudh.saini@mazars.co.in. Hard copies will not be 
accepted. 
Applications must include: 
• Updated CV with contact details of three professional referees. 
• Cover letter highlighting relevant experience, skills, and motivation. 
• Responses to the screening questions below. 
Incomplete applications will not be considered. Please submit documents in Microsoft Word or PDF 
format. 
Screening Questions: 
1. Describe your experience leading business development or proposal management in UK’s 
social development sectors such as agriculture, health, or education. Provide examples where 
you led client engagement or bid processes. 
2. Explain your role in responding to RFPs and RFIs within the UK context. How do you ensure 
proposals meet government and donor requirements? 
3. Share an example where your business development or advisory input influenced strategic 
decision-making or project acquisition. 
4. How do you ensure culturally sensitive and inclusive engagement when working with UK’s 
diverse communities, including Indigenous stakeholders? 
5. Describe your approach to identifying, bidding, and pursuing opportunities in the UK social 
sector through RFPs, RFIs, and other channels.