business development assistant manager - operations - sector strategy/ deals & business consulting happy to talk flexible working

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The firm is rolling out an invigorated national approach to Industries and Sectors, and this role will play an important function within this, by supporting the Deals & Business Consulting practice to develop and execute their business development strategy.

The Grant Thornton UK LLP Deals & Business Consulting (D&BC) practice works with clients to help them maximise value through the full deal lifecycle including corporate finance, financial and operational due diligence, valuations, carve outs and integrations and restructuring.

This role will work within the D&BC Business Development team and will contribute to the overall success of the D&BC business. This role will work closely with the D&BC Business Development lead, Marketing lead, as well as the wider Markets & Clients team, in ensuring that all Business Development activities are aligned to the overall business plan, are successfully carried out and in a timely manner. It’s an exciting opportunity to be a part of delivering an important strategy for the firm and to develop in your career by working with a group of influential senior stakeholders to deliver on some ambitious targets.

We’re happy to talk flexible working and consider reduced hours and job shares, we’ll support you to balance your work and life.

A look into the role

As a Business Development Assistant Manager within the Deals & Business Consulting team, you will:

• Support the Deals & Business Consulting team with the implementation of the overall D&BC Business Development strategy, as well as the Industry and Sector strategy
• Understand the financial performance and objectives, market position, target audience and related market dynamics of the D&BC business
• Build relationships with the various key stakeholder groups, including the D&BC BD and Marketing team, the Regional Growth Managers, the Industry Heads, the Deals Leadership Team and the wider Markets & Clients team
• Support the collaboration between the Sector BD and Regional Growth teams by facilitating knowledge-sharing
• Work with the Business Analyst team to ensure we have robust reporting in place to help the team measure business performance within Deals & Business Consulting
• Provide direct “on the ground” support where necessary to implement initiatives
• Gathering insights, updates and success stories from the team ahead of operational update meetings, as well as to circulate these with relevant colleagues across the firm
• Support the D&BC Business Development lead in delivering on strategic BD projects
• Share D&BC and Sector insights across the firm in relevant forums

Knowing you’re right for us

Joining us as a Business Development Assistant managerthe minimum criteria you’ll need is experience of relationship-building and strong stakeholder management, plus you must be commercially minded.

It would be great if you had some of the following skills, but don’t worry if you don’t tick every box, we’ll help you develop along the way.

• You’ll be able to demonstrate some business development experience
• You’ll have strong organisational skills and a proactive can-do attitude
• You’ll have experience of managing your own time and completing multiple tasks/ assignments with potentially competing deadlines

Here are a few more skills we are looking for. Don’t worry if you don’t tick every box. It’s important for us to support you in your role and help you to develop along the way.

• A good understanding of sales and or client management activity
• Strong communication skills and project management experience
• A digital mindset and the ability to influence colleagues to adopt a similar approach
• Some experience within a professional services business development role would be advantageous

Knowing we’re right for you

Embracing uniqueness, the culture at Grant Thornton thrives on the contributions of all our people, we never settle for what is easy, we look beyond to deliver the right thing, for everyone. Building an inclusive culture, where we value difference and respect our colleagues helps our people to perform at the best of their ability and realise their potential.

Our open and accessible culture means you’ll interact with leaders who are interested in you and everything you bring to our firm. The things that set you apart, we value them. That’s why we give you the freedom to bring your whole self to work and pursue your passions inside and outside of work.

Beyond the job

Life is more than work. The things you do, and the people you’re with outside of work matter, that’s why we’re happy to look at flexible working options for all our roles, and we’ll always do our best to keep your work and life in balance.

The impact you can make here will go far beyond your day job. From secondments, to fundraising for local charities, or investing in entrepreneurs in the developing world, you’ll be giving back to society. It’s that drive to do the right thing that runs through our every move, grounded in our CLEARR values – Collaboration, Leadership, Excellence, Agility, Respect and Responsibility.

We’re looking for people who want to contribute, spark fresh ideas and go beyond expectations. People who want to be able to proudly do what’s right, for the firm, our clients, our people and themselves. It’s how it should be.

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