Business Development - Workplace

With eight design studios worldwide, chances are you've encountered our work. We specialise in architecture, landscape architecture, interior design, and urban design. Our diverse, multi-disciplinary team brings together a wealth of skills and perspectives that unlock the economic, social, and cultural potential of projects.

Across our studios we connect insight and creativity, creating a better future by designing the world’s best places – places people love, is what drives us.

At Hassell, we're dedicated to sustainability and regenerative design. Our designers play a pivotal role in shaping a better future for communities and our planet. Join us in making a lasting impact.

This Business Development role supports strategic business development activities for the Workplace, Strategy and Interiors portfolio across Hassell globally. The primary responsibility is to assist Principals in tracking leads, managing the pipeline, pursuit planning and proactively managing client and industry collaborator engagement. This role leverages research, thought leadership, and other client engagement activities to highlight Hassell’s people and work, supporting our Go to Market strategy.

The role supports the coordination of submissions and presentations, ensuring our bids are distinctive and competitive, driving the pitch on a page strategy. A key aspect of the role is coordinating the bid in consult with the Principal in Charge and Bid Coordinator, and driving a winning strategy.

The position requires the ability to balance forward planning, deadline-driven tasks related to submissions, positioning through client engagement and Marcomms while  demonstrating both initiative and attention to detail.

• Relevant industry experiences desirable (Interior Design, Commercial workplaces, Property and construction or supplier side. )
• Efficiency and project management across multiple pursuits simultaneously.
• Experience taking the lead on pursuits and being a great communicator
• Strategic research skills and a good knowledge of the main players in the sector.
• Business Development on a fast-paced environment.
• Coordinating bid and pursuit process aligned to work winning strategies.
• Proficiency in overseeing the development of producing high-quality submissions and presentations.
• Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (especially InDesign).
• Sound proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Our team enjoys a wide range of benefits to support their development and well-being:

• 16 weeks paid parental leave for both primary and secondary carers. 
• A progressive flexible work policy that allows hybrid work, location flexibility and work pattern flexibility
• Inter-studio transfer opportunities 
• Wellbeing benefits 
• Development and training opportunities, including access to online training programs and our People Coach program. 
• Study assistance.

Hassell is an inclusive, equal opportunity employer that celebrates diversity. We demonstrate our commitment to reconciliation and cultural safety by fostering inclusive environments that value the cultural identities, perspectives, and practices of all individuals. We prioritise ensuring that everyone feels safe, included, and respected.

Our local studios serve as primary hubs for in-person connection and collaboration, and we offer flexible and hybrid work arrangements. Hassell encourages sustainable work hours and actively supports the holistic health and well-being of our people.

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Please note that we do not accept speculative candidates via agencies or third parties.