Business Development Manager - Star Pubs - Leicestershire

Location: Field-based role – across either the Staffordshire or Leicestershire regions. Salary: circa £55,000 base, depending on experience, plus full benefits listed below. Closing Date: Wednesday 2nd September 2026. Contract: Permanent.

HEINEKEN has a long-held belief that pubs are an integral part of British culture and that well-invested pubs, run by skilled pub operators, can prosper and thrive. As the nation’s leading pub, cider and beer company, we’re looking for equally brilliant people to help us bring out the best in the great British pub. Part of that future is supporting our pub operators to grow sustainable businesses and play a positive role in their communities.

About the role:

As a Business Development Manager at Star Pubs, you’ll manage around 33 pubs within either the Staffordshire or Leicestershire regions, working with a dedicated support team to build strong relationships with operators and lessees. Your role will be crucial in delivering a first-class retail experience and ensuring the success of our pubs. This is a truly commercial generalist position – no two days are the same! You have the flexibility to plan your own diary and manage your work/life balance. You’ll work closely with a virtual team, including Pub Operations, Estates Managers, and our Property Team, to create and execute tailored business plans for each pub.

A key part of your role will be owning the P&L (Profit and Loss) for each pub in your portfolio. You’ll have direct responsibility for driving financial performance, managing costs, and ensuring profitability. Using your commercial acumen, you’ll identify opportunities to optimise revenue streams, increase efficiency, and deliver strong financial results across your pubs. You’ll also have the freedom to design and implement innovative retail solutions that directly impact the consumer experience.

Who we’re looking for:

• A proven track record in retail, hospitality, or business development.
• Strong experience with P&L management and driving financial performance.
• The ability to collaborate across functions, balancing commercial delivery with long-term partnerships.
• Strategic thinking, with the confidence to take bold decisions that grow profitability.
• Strong communication and influencing skills.
• A full UK driving licence is essential for this role.

Why Join Us?

At Star Pubs, part of the global Heineken family, we believe in investing in our people and fostering a culture of collaboration and growth. This is a role where you can really make a difference, to both the business and the communities we serve. If you’re looking for a challenge and an opportunity to take your career to the next level, then we want to hear from you.

The Good Stuff!

• Annual bonus
• Company Car
• Meal and Broadband Allowance
• Company-funded Private Medical Healthcare
• Double-matched pension contributions (up to 10%)
• 35 days holiday (with the opportunity to buy/sell)
• A quarterly allowance towards purchasing our delicious ciders and beers (low and no alcohol options available)!
• Exciting opportunities to develop your career.

You’ll also get the opportunity to get involved with one of our colleague networks, where groups of colleagues from all over the business work together to ensure we’re always working towards being a diverse and inclusive company.

Who We Are:

Star Pubs is part of HEINEKEN UK. The vast majority of our 2,400 pubs are leased out to small businesses and entrepreneurs. Our ambition is to bring out the best in the great British pub – by attracting and retaining the best operators, investing to create great pubs at the heart of their communities and providing licensees with market-leading insight and support.