Business Engagement Executive

Cambridgeshire Chambers of Commerce

£30,000

Closing: 11/11/2022

Business Engagement Executive
Salary: £30,000
Benefits: Pension, healthcare plan, on-site parking, hybrid working
Contract: Full time, 1 year fixed term contract to begin
Location: Cambridge, CB24

Duties:

To develop and execute a Business Engagement Plan, setting out targeted activities in a timely manner to meet the aims and objectives of the project.
To work as part of the LSIP Project Team to strategically engage businesses across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
To support and carry out work to understand stakeholder views on the skills environment of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, leading discussions on skills as well as understanding and supporting wider business aims
To develop and maintain relationships with both member and non-member businesses, actively listening to the needs of businesses and making appropriate referrals and introductions
To facilitate business introductions to provide additional value to both member and non-member businesses through the LSIP project
To carry out prep for each business engagement meeting, understanding the objectives of the business, as well as how well connected they are with the Chamber
To manage business’ expectations, making sure enquiries and requests for services are dealt with appropriately in a timely fashion, as well as delivering a consistent and fair service across the region
To support the LSIP Project Manager in hosting events and focus groups to build relationships with stakeholders
To write communications for engagement activities and project promotional campaigns
To maintain accurate and timely records via the Chamber’s CRM system

The Ideal Candidate:

Strong networking and communication skills
Strong written communication
Excellent listening skills with the ability to interpret information and make connections
Commercially astute – a broad understanding of business needs, such as finance, marketing and sales and the challenges that SMEs face
A broad understanding of the region’s skills agenda is desirable
Full UK driving license and suitable car insured for business use