Head of Business Development

Title: Head of Business Development

Location: London (Hybrid)

Salary: £75,000 - £85,000 + Bonus + Benefits

Contract: Full Time

Shape the future of a sector-leading trade association.

NASC is the UK's leading trade association for the scaffolding and access industry, representing over 800 member companies and setting the benchmark for safety, quality and professionalism. As we enter an exciting new chapter of growth and innovation, we are seeking an outstanding Head of Business Development to join our senior leadership team.

About the Role

Reporting to the Chief Executive, you will lead NASC's commercial growth strategy - driving membership recruitment, international expansion and revenue generation across our core products and services, including CISRS training and ScaffEx events. You will oversee a talented team spanning business development, marketing and events, strengthening NASC's market presence and deepening engagement with members and other stakeholders. This is a pivotal, outward-facing role for a strategic leader who can build partnerships, shape propositions and ensure NASC remains commercially agile and influential within the scaffolding and access sector.

About You

You will bring a proven track record in business development leadership, ideally within construction, engineering, or a related sector. You are a strategic thinker with commercial acumen, excellent relationship-building skills and experience managing high-performing teams. You are ready to act as a key ambassador for NASC, driving innovation and growth at a time of genuine transformation.

Key Requirements:

• Significant experience in business development leadership roles
• Strong understanding of the scaffolding, construction, or related industries (preferred)
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams and deliver results
• Strategic vision and commercial drive

Package, Practicalities & How to Apply

• Salary: £70,000 - £85,000 plus benefits (including 10% employer pension contribution and other benefits).
• Location: Hybrid working with time required in London and regular travel across the UK to Members and Assessment Centres
• Closing date: Sunday 16th November
• Application: apply online at
• For questions, please contact Thomas Ewen, Principal Consultant () and Ruth Hernandez Turner, Principal Researcher ()

Join us and help shape the future of the scaffolding and access industry.