Job: Business Development Manger- Climate Change, Huntblue

 Our client is committed to working enthusiastically with their clients to achieve sustainable solutions in an increasingly complex society. The expertise and experience of their professionals in a variety of disciplines allows them to consider all technical, logistical, legal, organisational, social, environmental and economic aspects of projects, in order to subsequently develop sustainable and practical solutions.

Part of our clients overall growth strategy is to further develop their Climate Change expertise and market share and they are offering a unique and challenging opportunity for an experienced Business Development Manager to help them grow this key business area.

The impact of climate change on a wide variety of sectors and people is increasingly calling for analysis and action and our client is already involved in a wide variety of initiatives specifically related to the impact of climate change, incorporating advice on climate change into every project in which they work.

The role includes;

• Responsibility to integrate climate related services within wider client offerings. • To provide and communicate business opportunities within & across the Divisions, building these into Divisional and Advisory Group business plans. • To undertake a strategic review into all sectors undertaken by the company in relation to climate change impacts including appraisal of clients, services, regions and identification of opportunities for profitable growth. • To develop a business plan for the provision and development of climate change related services, confirming those market areas that build on existing strengths and capabilities with the aim of identifying growth areas. • To co-ordinate, report and communicate assignments undertaken relating to climate change across and within Advisory Groups. • To share information across the Divisions to stimulate awareness of climate change related opportunities. • To liaise with the Marketing and Communications Support Group to develop awareness and profile raising of the Company within the sector (exhibitions, publications etc) • To develop own and Company profile in relation to climate change via committee membership, papers etc. • Member of the senior management team and will actively work with other Business Managers and their teams in terms of potential leads and delivery of business management and market consolidation.

Our client offers a competitive salary plus a range of benefits including a contributory pension, discretionary company bonus, Health and Dental care and Life Insurance.

Skills Required:

• With excellent communication and presentation skills, you will have a proven ability in influencing at senior levels, can demonstrate a sound commercial awareness with your background showing the following:- • Chartered Engineer or Scientist or equivalent accreditation to support the complex nature of business development and technical input required for the position. • Significant experience at a senior level within one or more sectors where climate change is a key driver for future work. • Proven experience of business development. • Experience and involvement in the research or development of climate change science, and/or the implementation of adaptation measures to meet the impacts of climate change. • Experience of working and influencing within a matrix management structure. • Extensive network of clients and key players relating to climate change and its impacts. • Preferably have an established profile within one or more sectors in matters related to climate change

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