Business development executive

About Higson

Higson is a people development consultancy. We work with purpose-driven organisations to help improve their workplace culture, leadership, and communication. We do this via workshops and consultancy projects. We are all about helping great organisations do even more great things and creating a positive impact on both people and planet. 

The role

We’re looking for a business development executive who is excited and energised by connecting with people, spotting opportunities, following up leads, and seeing efforts turn into tangible results. 

This is a hands on, high energy position where your focus will be on execution, momentum and impact.

Key responsibilities

• Research and identify new opportunities, organisations and contacts that align with our strategy 
• Support and execute outreach campaigns (email, LinkedIn, events, etc.) - send regular messages to connect and find new opportunities 
• Maintain and update our CRM to ensure data is clear and up to date
• Track progress against targets and share regular insights with the team
• Follow up on leads, enquiries and opportunities with warmth and professionalism
• Create accountability for the wider Higson team around their reach out goals
• Attend regular networking events to find new opportunities 
• Manage and nurture relationships with prospective opportunities 
• Represent Higson - bring fresh energy, warmth and curiosity to every interaction

The opportunity for you

At Higson you will rapidly improve your skills. You will be part of a positive team of ambitious individuals. 

Our induction programme is designed to get you up to speed quickly and effectively. We will invest in your development, building your skills around business development and relationship building. Our culture is built on feedback, so there is a consistent opportunity for you to improve and grow week on week.

What would a great candidate look like? We are looking for an individual who is:

• Energised by meeting and connecting with people: reaching out, following up, building relationships
• A resilient individual who understands the business development journey 
• A confident communicator
• People-focused, driven and empathetic
• Organised, proactive, and enjoys turning plans into action
• Genuinely excited by the idea of helping Higson grow
• Able to think on your feet, adapt quickly and deal with challenges 
• Open to challenging yourself to continuously improve
• Receptive to receiving and giving feedback
• Is aligned to our values

What success looks like

• Consistent, high-quality execution of business development activities
• Turning ideas into results for business development opportunities 
• A growing and engaged pipeline of potential clients
• Positive, professional relationships with prospects and partners
• Clear visibility and momentum in our business development efforts

Why Higson

We pride ourselves on our supportive and inclusive culture. We genuinely care about what we do. We also care about our social impact, and have numerous initiatives that enable us to support both people and planet. 

Working at Higson means having full autonomy over how you work - with support when you need it. We have an incredible fun and wellbeing strategy that includes

• Unlimited holiday
• Super flexible August (work from anywhere!)
• A fun and wellbeing calendar
• Green travel incentive
• And more…

Salary is £26,000-38,000 (full time) depending on experience. We are open to part-time and full-time applicants.

To apply

Please send your CV and cover letter to [email removed - click apply for more details]