Role Overview

Working closely with the Corporate Development Director, the job holder will be responsible for assisting with various business development initiatives which ensure that business units within the Hyperion Group (in the UK and around the world) can maximize business  opportunities and are “stronger together”.

The job holder wil lensure that responsibilities are completed in accordance with the relevant Company and/or Group policies

Responsibilities

• Deliver a personal performance that contributes towards the Company achieving its objectives

• Achieve lasting relationships with all parties (clients, markets, suppliers, third parties and other staff)

• Consistently deliver an excellent and comprehensive service

• Ensure all dealings are carried out with integrity and professionalism

• Act in utmost good faith, in accordance with the relevant company and/or group policies and never risk the company’s reputation

• Continuously develop skills and knowledge

• Develop others where you are responsible for their performance

• Design internal surveys and assist with results analysis

• Conduct ad-hoc research to support initiatives (e.g. regional business data; industry trends)

• Work closely with the Marketing and Information Management Departments to design reports and/or create dashboards

• Organise international business forums and any other related activities which may include co-ordinating the logistics, agreeing format and content of meetings, producing supporting literature, taking meeting minutes and following through on action plans and key management updates

• Liaise with marketing department to provide content for marketing literature / company communications / social media updates as required

• Data entry and data computation on Company systems and Excel Spreadsheets

• Build appropriate storage systems for key market intelligence so up to date and accurate standard reports can be produced

• Ensure up to date records are maintained at all times on the Company systems for the department

• Respond to the department’s requirements as appropriate (eg organize client’s visits)

• Behave with all clients (both internal and external) fairly and ethically

• Ensure compliance with all applicable Company and/or Group policies and procedures

• Ensure correct authorisation is obtained and processes followed when required by the Company and/or Group policies and procedures

• Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements

• Ensure that own performance, HR and T&C records are up to date and meet the Group’s requirements

• Maintain accurate records and deal with correspondence appropriately

• Ensure compliance with Anti Bribery and Corruption policy and procedures

• Provide relevant management information to senior management where requested

• Manage assigned projects and contribute to other projects as required

• Keep actions, risks and issues logs, prepares minutes and updates

• Respond appropriately to urgent issues as they arise

• Keep informed of business, legal and regulatory developments relevant to the department as appropriate to role; attend conferences as needed

• Share information that could be beneficial to the Company to colleagues as required

• Any other reasonable duties, as required

Skills And Experience

• Able to analyse information and spot potential business opportunities /business trends

• Numerate

• Attention to detail with ability to produce accurate documentation and to file documents appropriately

• Ability to work effectively within a team

• Prioritisation and organisational skills

• Self-motivated

• Competent IT skills, including but not limited to Microsoft Word, Projects, Excel and PowerPoint

• Familiar with Social Media platforms and how to use these to get effective business messages communicated

• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with internal and external stakeholders

• Adaptable / Can do attitude – able to change plans at short notice and willing to travel to other locations both within the UK and globally in order to support business initiatives

Candidate Integrity

The company operate a stringent employee referencing and verification process when we on board new joiners (temporary or permanent), which means if you are offered a role with us we will ask you to make honest and open declarations about your past employment, qualifications, financial history and credit / debt history. Whilst these checks do not automatically mean that employment will not be confirmed, as we review each situation on a case by case basis, it can mean that offers of employment may be withdrawn if information is found which is not satisfactory to us. It is recommended that you should not resign from your current employment until you have satisfied the conditions against which each offer is made relating to referencing and verification checks