Business Development Researcher

Business Development Researcher
Location: Balham / Ealing & Working from home (hybrid)
Application Deadline: 07 April 2024
Salary: £34,500 - £35,000 per annum (pro rata)
Region: Balham
Job Summary
An exciting opportunity to join Certitude as a Business Development Researcher as we continue to grow as London’s leading adult social care provider.
Salary: £34,500 - £35,000 per annum (pro rata)
Hours: 18-22.5 hours
Job Type: Permanent - Part time
Department: Development
Location: Balham/Ealing and home working
Interviews: Week commencing - 15th April 2024
Benefits
- A stimulating work environment full of opportunities to learn and develop
- 25 days’ annual leave (pro rata) + bank holidays & enrolment onto a pension scheme
- 24-hour Employee Assistance
- Paid Enhanced DBS
- Eye care vouchers & Perkbox (employee benefits platform - for wellbeing and discounts)
- Salary sacrifice schemes available: Travel to work loan, Cycle to work Scheme, Gym Membership & Tech Purchase
About the role
Certitude’s Business Development function focuses on the development and delivery of our strategic approach to increasing the support we provide to people who have learning disabilities, autism and/or mental health needs.
The Business Development Researcher is part of the team responsible for the successful implementation of Certitude’s Growth and Development Strategy which supports the delivery of our organisational strategy. The role of the Business Development Researcher is to enable a comprehensive understanding of funders’ priorities, current landscapes across London boroughs and the health and social care sector more widely.
Duties will include:
- Undertaking secondary research and analysis to develop strategic intelligence of emerging priorities for funders, commissioners, families and self-payers.
- Assisting in the research and presentation of market mapping exercises.
- Conducting research ahead of Business Development and new business meetings.
- Ensuring that research and data are collated and organised to ensure quality of information.
About you
To be a Business Development Researcher at Certitude, the following are essential:
- Experience in undertaking secondary research, information gathering and data analysing.
- Experience in undertaking small scale primary research such as interviewing and creating surveys.
- Experience in communication with people at all levels including local government and other external agencies.
- Ability to analyse qualitative and quantitative data to derive meaningful insights and actionable recommendations.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to ensure accuracy.
About the Organisation
We have a passion for life and make it our mission to support people in living the life they desire, whatever that may be. We care about the people we support and the work we do, and we would love for you to join us at Certitude.
Read more about us on our website and visit our work for us page. You can also learn about us through our Values and Behaviours.
Do you want to be a Business Development Researcher at Certitude? Select the apply button shown, complete an application form and someone from the Recruitment Team will be in touch. If you have any questions, please email us.
All our posts are subject to an Enhanced DBS disclosure as well as a full employment history and employment references. We are committed to equal opportunities in employment and the support provided and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.
We reserve the right to close vacancies before the date stated when we have received sufficient applications from which to make a shortlist. You are advised to submit your completed application form as soon as possible to have the best chance of being considered.
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