Job Description

Vacancy Name

Business Development Coordinator

Country

United Kingdom

Office Location

Birmingham

About Us

Working arrangements: Balancing remote work and collaboration in the office, this hybrid role requires working 3 days in the office per week.




RICS is a globally respected professional body, upholding the highest ethical standards and driving excellence across land, real estate, construction, and infrastructure markets worldwide.




With a membership of 140,000 professionals, we empower our members through globally recognised qualifications, influential networking opportunities, and access to leading insights that shape the future of the built and natural environment.

Role Purpose and Key Responsibilities

As a Business Support Coordinator, you'll be a vital link in our global engagement efforts, directly supporting the Global Markets Director and their team to drive international growth. You'll assist with key sales processes, compile and analyse data to provide valuable insights, and ensure efficient administrative operations, all of which are crucial to the team's success.




- Provide comprehensive administrative support to the Global Markets Director, including diary management, meeting coordination, travel arrangements, and the preparation of correspondence and presentations.


- Assist the Global Markets Director and their team with project related tasks, including research, data gathering, and progress tracking, ensuring smooth execution of growth initiatives.


- Compile, analyse, and present pipeline activity data, providing clear and concise reports to support forecasting and informed decision making for the Global Markets Director and their team.


- Organise and prepare for team meetings, including agenda creation, document preparation, and detailed minute taking, ensuring efficient follow up actions for the team.


- Manage agreements, process invoices, and maintain accurate records within our CRM system, ensuring compliance and efficiency for the team.


- Assist with client and stakeholder communications, including email campaigns, event support, and follow up correspondence, building strong relationships on behalf of the team.


- Work alongside other team members, providing support with presentations.

About You

You will bring a combination of proactive support skills and administrative capabilities to excel in this role. Your ability to manage diverse responsibilities, build effective relationships, and operate adeptly within a dynamic global organisation will be key to your success. Specifically, you will offer:




- Experience in a combined business development support and administrative role, with involvement in project coordination or management, and providing direct support to senior management.


- Exceptional organisational skills and the ability to proactively manage the Director's schedule and administrative requirements.


- Effective interpersonal skills with the capacity to establish and maintain positive working relationships across diverse stakeholder groups, both internally and externally.


- Well developed time management and prioritisation skills, with the ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and competing demands within a dynamic environment, with available support and resources.


- Clear and concise communication skills, both verbally and in writing, ensuring the accurate and accessible delivery of information at all levels.


- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook); familiarity with CRM systems is beneficial.


- A proven ability to work independently, exercise initiative, maintain confidentiality, and adapt effectively to evolving priorities.

Rewards and Benefits

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits to support your work-life balance, health, financial security, and personal time. For full-time staff, the standard working week is 35 hours, and we support flexible working arrangements where possible, with a model typically requiring 3 days onsite.




Your health and wellbeing are important to us, with benefits including private medical insurance, an Employee Assistance Programme, Mental Health First Aiders, Wellbeing Champions, and optical care. To support your financial future, we provide income protection, life assurance, an Aviva Group Personal Pension scheme, and access to My Money support.




We also offer 25 days annual leave plus public holidays, enhanced flexible leave policies (including Parental Leave, Family Leave, and Moving House), and Wellbeing Days. We encourage community engagement through a Volunteering Day and support staff led community groups.




Equal Opportunity Employer




RICS is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds, as we believe that our differences drive our performance. Please contact us if you require any adjustments to our recruitment process. Candidates will need to have the correct right to work in the country the role resides in.




How to Apply:




To apply for this role, please submit your CV along with your completed application form, ensuring that you answer all questions, including a statement outlining why you believe you are an ideal candidate for this position, and how your skills and experience align with the role's requirements.




In other organisations, this role may be known as: Sales Coordinator, Business Support Coordinator, Client Engagement Coordinator, Commercial Support Officer, Sales Operations Assistant, or Business Development Support.