Business Development Assistant / Researcher

As most of our work involves historic buildings, this opportunity would suit someone with an interest in the historic environment.

The role will enable you to develop your skills in research, strategic analysis and understanding across a wide variety of topics.

We have staff of approximately 300 talented architects, designers, heritage consultants and surveyors across 14 offices, in the UK, Hong Kong and Australia. Winners of Architect Employer of the Year 2022.

Collaboration is central to our employee-ownership culture, providing opportunities to work on some of the finest buildings; from meticulous heritage and conservation schemes to bold contemporary design. We offer a rewarding and supportive environment for personal and professional development and our employee-owned ethos empowers everyone to use their voice. We believe in creating an equitable and inclusive culture, founded on our values, which celebrates knowledge sharing and our successes, to build an inspiring work environment.

It is our distinctive employee-owned working culture that has contributed to our status as a World Architecture Top 100 Practice, renowned for our excellence in architecture and heritage consultancy.

Our benefits package includes

• Agile, flexible and hybrid working, (a minimum of 3 days in office, up to 2 days WFH)
• Annual leave increasing with long service
• Life assurance
• Study sponsorship with paid study leave
• Sabbaticals
• Employee assistance programme
• Season ticket loans
• Cycle to work scheme
• Virtual GP service
• Subscription fees
• Company day out
• A volunteering scheme
• Enhanced learning & development opportunities.

The role

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake research tasks across a range of sectors and subject matters using a variety of sources to provide market intelligence and identify new business opportunities.
• Communicate and present research results in an engaging way to a range of internal stakeholders.
• Support targeted business development campaigns.
• Undertake research into identified targets, collaborators and other stakeholders ahead of external meetings.
• Research and identify relevant events to showcase Purcell’s expertise and experience.
• Updates to Purcell’s Client Relationship Management system (CMap) as necessary.
• Collateral support: where necessary, assist in the preparation of collateral to support outreach to identified targets.
• Be part of and collaborate with the wider work winning team across the practice to share intelligence and knowledge.

Person Specification / Profile

• Experience undertaking research across a range of sources.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to analyse large amounts of information and communicate them effectively.
• High standards of accuracy and presentation – ability to convey output in an engaging format.
• Strong organisational skills, ability to multitask, work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Able to work proactively on own initiative and prioritise workload.
• Experience of dealing with people at all levels.
• Proactive ‘can do’ approach.
• Knowledge of the architecture / construction industry.
• An interest in the historic built environment.
• Enthusiasm for developing skills and knowledge.
• Positive outlook, professional, commitment to the role.

 

Please email a copy of your CV and portfolio referencing job code P0034 to [email protected]. Please include details of your Right to Work in the United Kingdom, as well as an available start date.

This job description is a guide to the duties the post holder will be expected to undertake. It is not intended to be exhaustive or exclusive and will be subject to change as working requirements dictate and to meet the organisational requirements of Purcell.

Don’t meet every single requirement? That’s okay.

Research shows that women and people from underrepresented backgrounds can be less likely to apply unless they meet every criteria listed. At Purcell, we are committed to building an inclusive, transparent, and welcoming team. If you’re enthusiastic about the role and excited to grow and learn with us, we warmly encourage you to apply.

When applying, please feel free to use your preferred name — we don’t require full or birth names at this stage.
We are proud to foster a culture of kindness, respect, and authenticity, where everyone can thrive and bring their whole selves to work.

Please note that due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unfortunately unable to provide individual feedback. If you have not heard from us within 6 weeks of your original application, then you have been unsuccessful. Please continue to look at our vacancies and apply where relevant. We wish you all the best in your job search.

As world leaders of heritage and conservation, Purcell is committed to embracing diversity and equal opportunity within our international teams, reflective of the society in which we work and live.

We welcome people from all backgrounds and celebrate differences through our culture of employee ownership.