Business Development Assistant

Are you a people person? Do you like to provide great service? Then you could be just who we are looking for.

Location
Wallingford, Oxfordshire or Manchester
Job reference
2024_03

At HR Wallingford, we support our clients to design smart, resilient solutions across the natural and built environments to help everyone live and work more sustainably with water. By harnessing research, data insights and the power of our collective expertise, we help the world to better understand the changing influence and impact of water.

We are recruiting for a Business Development Assistant to join our Equipment, Technology and Innovation Group (ET&I). The ET&I Group spearhead the design, fabrication, installation and commissioning of HR Wallingford’s specialised laboratory equipment designed for hydrodynamic modelling. This role will be responsible for providing a single point of contact for our clients and will cover the full range of new opportunities right through to post warranty stages. 

Key qualifications and skills

  • A technical or engineering related qualification would be desirable but not essential
  • The ability interpret data and metrics
  • Experience with mechanical or electrical actuation systems
  • Experience in a front facing role managing customers sales or support enquiries
  • A positive team working approach
  • Strong organisation and time management skills
  • Ability to work to task with limited supervision having excellent verbal and written communication skills.

This role needs to be within a good commutable distance to our offices in Wallingford, Oxfordshire or Manchester.

We are also happy to explore flexible working arrangements. Further information, along with a full job specification and information on our exceptional benefits, take a look at our job application FAQs.
 

How to apply

If you are excited about this role but are unsure about whether you’re the right fit, we encourage you to apply. We’re also happy to answer any questions; contact careers@hrwallingford.com.

Closing date: 31st May 2024

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our workplace. We do not discriminate, and work to create an inclusive culture across our business.

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Sharon Draper
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