Business Development Manager

UK-based and UAE-based company building an in-house team in the Philippines to support its internal operations. The Manager will lead and manage our Philippine office and staff, who work directly and exclusively for a UK-based company and its affiliated group companies. The office will be located in Cebu. Our CEO will conduct interviews in person on 19.01.2026 in Cebu City.

DO NOT APPLY IF YOU ARE NOT LIVING IN CEBU OR ARE UNABLE TO MOVE THERE FOR THIS PERMANENT ROLE.

About the position:
- Set up and oversee the day-to-day operations of our own office in the Philippines, including facilities, staffing and internal processes.
- Build, train and manage teams that handle internal functions such as administration, customer support, back-office tasks and operations.
- Implement KPIs, reporting and performance management for tea ---------- mbers, ensuring high standards of work and clear communication with UK and UAE leadership.
- Ensure compliance with local labor practices, office policies and company procedures.
- Coordinate closely with senior management abroad to align the Philippine office with company goals, culture and long-term plans.

Qualifications:
- Proven experience in operations management, site leadership or similar roles in the Philippines.
- Strong people management skills, including hiring, coaching, performance management and culture-building.
- Excellent written and spoken English, with confidence in communicating with international management teams.
- Solid understanding of office operations, HR practices and local workplace regulations.

What we offer
- Competitive salary package with performance-based incentives, paid directly.
- Full-time, long-term role in an on-site office environment, working only for one employer.
- Opportunity to be the key local leader for our Philippine operations and to shape the office culture and processes from the ground up.

If you are interested in building and leading an office that supports a single international employer and its internal teams, we would be happy to receive your application.