Trainee Business Development Advisor

Overview

Department: GHE

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Burton-on-Trent

Reporting To: Richard Hancock

At GHE, we specialise in securing research and innovation funding for organisations across the UK and Europe. Our work enables businesses to unlock transformative R&D projects, accelerate innovation, and access significant public funding.

As we continue to grow, we’re looking for an ambitious and motivated Trainee Business Development Advisor to join our high‑performing team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong communication skills and commercial awareness who wants to build a long‑term career in professional business development.

• Identifying high‑quality potential clients through research across a range of industries
• Analysing company profiles to understand potential project needs and funding eligibility
• Introducing GHE’s services clearly and confidently, focusing on value, not volume
• Qualifying prospects and ensuring meetings are meaningful and well‑targeted
• Holding insightful conversations that demonstrate understanding of innovation funding
• Keeping CRM/database records accurate and up to date
• Preparing relevant insight for the BD team to support high‑value client conversations

• A confident, engaging communicator with strong telephone presence
• Organised, proactive, and comfortable managing multiple tasks
• Prior experience in customer engagement, or business development is an advantage
• Experience speaking with decision‑makers or professional stakeholders is beneficial
• Commercial curiosity and the ability to understand business challenges

• Attractive bonus scheme (based on personal and company performance)
• Hybrid working for flexibility and work–life balance
• Excellent training and ongoing mentorship, with opportunities to progress into senior Business Development roles