Business Development Co-ordinator

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About the Role
We are looking for a talented Business Development Co-ordinator to join our Business Development Team and contribute to business development activity by supporting relationships and projects that enhance OUP's revenue streams, operational capability, and credibility in a range of sectors. This role will contribute to securing and delivering new types of revenue-generating projects including government tenders, while ensuring adherence to compliance policies and procedures. This role is integral to the smooth operation of the newly established Business Development team, overseeing the timely and efficient administration of contracts, agreements, account management, and budget management. Additionally, this role will co-ordinate working groups comprising internal and external team members; monitors KPIs and deliverables; and prepare internal and external stakeholder reports.

Key Responsibilities:

Administration

• Contract management, including documentation and monitoring of deadlines, KPIs, deliverables and expiry, and liaison with Group Legal and Compliance

• Budget management, invoicing, and supplier account management

• Co-ordination of business development project working groups comprising internal and external contributors

• Meeting scheduling, agendas, minutes and follow-up action tracking

Business development initiatives

• Preparing and maintaining assets and collateral for Business Development purposes, working with internal Marketing colleagues and external suppliers as required

• Business Development proposal and tender submission documentation co-ordination, including planning, drafting, and quality assurance

• Internal and external progress reporting on partnership activities

• Continuous research gathering and data maintenance to identify partners and stakeholders and focus business development activity

• Co-ordination of timely stakeholder contribution and reviews of business cases and proposals, and support for ensuring completeness and quality.

Relationship management

• Co-ordination of freelancer and stakeholder databases
• Cultivation of positive, professional and productive working relationships with stakeholders and key partners by ensuring seamless issue resolution and timely communication

About You
Essential:

• Degree in business administration or relevant industry experience

• Experience in contract management and agreement preparation

• Excellent written communication skills and attention to detail

• Proven experience of working on varied projects (large and small scale)

• High proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Creative Suite)

• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills

• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise work

• Budget management skills

Desirable:

• Experience in with government procurement or other tenders

• Understanding of business development and partnership activities

• Problem solving and adaptability

• Exposure to sales and/or marketing activity

Benefits:

• Highly flexible working environment

• Access to contemporary offices and facilities close to Southern Cross Station

• Varied learning and development opportunities

• The opportunity to support Skyline Education Foundation through our Workplace Giving Program

• Comprehensive wellbeing program, including an EAP available to you and your family

Queries
Please contact [email protected] with any queries relating to this position. A full job description is available upon request.