Business development - Assistant manager (global role – in a virtual working environment)

JR United Kingdom; Ipswich; Remote; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An opportunity for an Assistant Manager role within a global business development team at a leading international professional services network. This position emphasizes content creation and collaboration across diverse regions to enhance client engagement and support strategic projects. Ideal for someone looking to advance in a dynamic, virtual working environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in professional services or B2B environments preferred.
• Proven collaboration skills with senior stakeholders.
• Fluent in English, strong writing and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Support international growth by enabling member firms to succeed globally.
• Create impactful content that drives client success.
• Lead innovative best practices sharing.

Skills

Collaboration

Content creation

Writing

Editing

Organization

Self-motivation

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe products

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Business development - Assistant manager (global role – in a virtual working environment), Ipswich

Client: Grant Thornton International Ltd

Location: Ipswich

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

Job Description:

The role

Join our high-performing team! This position is ideal for a business development associate/executive seeking to advance to an assistant manager/senior executive role, with a strong emphasis on content creation rather than direct sales.

As a Senior Associate within our International Business Support Function (IBSF) team, you will:

• Support international growth by enabling our member firms to succeed globally
• Create impactful, pursuit-ready content that drives success
• Work across the entire pursuit process, from pre-pitch to client engagement tools
• Lead by sharing innovative best practices
• Collaborate with stakeholders across different countries and regions
• Manage multiple projects efficiently and measure meaningful results
• Promote IBSF’s mission to improve client experiences and support global engagement leaders
• Contribute to strategic projects and initiatives planned for the year

Key Skills & Experience

• Experience in professional services, financial services, or B2B environments (preferred)
• Ability to craft engaging content that addresses client needs
• Proven collaboration skills with senior stakeholders
• Fluent in English (spoken and written)
• Strong writing, editing, and organizational skills
• Self-motivated and capable of managing projects independently
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
• Experience with Microsoft tools (SharePoint, Teams, Planner, Outlook)
• Knowledge of Adobe products (InDesign, Photoshop)
• Additional language skills are a plus

Our culture

Being part of Grant Thornton International offers many benefits, including working with a diverse, global team in a virtual environment. We value our inclusive culture, founded on collaboration, leadership, excellence, agility, respect, and responsibility. These values guide how we work and interact across our network.

About Grant Thornton

Grant Thornton is a leading professional services network with member firms in over 150 countries, employing 76,000 people and generating $8 billion in revenue. We provide audit, tax, and advisory services to a wide range of clients, including private companies, public entities, and non-profits. Our vision for 2025 is to become ‘the most valued network in the profession’.