RPS (part of Tetra Tech) is looking for a
BD & Marketing Executive to work in our Business Development team and support our UK Environment and Health, Safety, Risk consultancy divisions. This role can be based out of any of our UK sites.
About The Team
Reporting to the Senior Business Development Director (Senior BD Director), working with our BD Assistant, and supporting our technical lead winner-doers, you will be responsible for day-to-day sales-led marketing and business development to ultimately support new work generation.
Our Environment and HSR divisions comprise recognised experts in their respective fields who work for a diverse range of end-clients, as well as contributing into wider RPS and Tetra Tech integrated service propositions.
Our BD function is well established and helps drive the growth in our business. As a result of our BD success and continuing company growth, we are looking for a BD & Marketing Executive to join our team.
What You Will Be Doing
The BD & Marketing Executive will help with activity to support and develop business opportunities for the Environment & HSR Divisions and manage certain discrete tasks therein. The role will include supporting the Senior BD Director and Operations / Technical Directors, working with the BD Assistant, and drawing in support from the central Marketing and Bid teams. The role will include support on:
- Lead and assist ongoing marketing campaigns including website content, case studies, thought leadership articles, podcasts, and social media posts.
- Organising and attending client events.
- Client relationship management activities including client meeting scheduling, preparation, support attendance, follow up, and overall client account planning.
- Support and manage following up on client leads and inquiries.
- Supporting proposal content and information for supplier evaluations, pre-qualifications, bids, tenders, and related presentations.
- Liaising with RPS’s central Marketing and Bid Teams to coordinate marketing and bidding activities and information transfer.
- Reports highlighting key marketing, bids, wins, pipeline opportunities and look ahead.
- Proactively build internal working relationships within other Consulting UK and ROI divisions and wider Tetra Tech as needed.
- Client and market sector intelligence gathering to inform existing and new client targeting and assist the Senior BD Director including new frameworks and master service agreements.
- Our Environment and HSR teams are based in various main UK offices and the expectation would be for very occasional travel to those offices as part of the role.
Who We Are Looking For
This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic business. To be successful you will need:
- Background and experience in Marketing and/or BD would be an advantage.
- Ability to build rapport with colleagues and potential clients alike to effectively deliver on the role and communicate the company's value proposition.
- Capability to gather market intelligence and analyse data to identify new opportunities.
- Familiarity with software tools used to manage leads and client information.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently and prioritise work effectively.
- Microsoft Office Suite proficiency.
- Digital marketing experience and use of AI would be an advantage.
Qualifications & Experience
- Experience of working in professional services firms and ideally (but not essential) in the environmental, engineering, health and safety, or allied sectors.
- Experience in a similar or allied role including coming from a business support background.
- Further education qualified would be desirable but not essential.
- Institute of Marketing qualification or similar would be an advantage.
What happens next?
If you or someone you know in interested in applying, or have any questions, then please contact our Talent Acquisition team.
The Talent Acquisition Team will then be in touch to let you know the outcome of your application. If your application is progressed, you will have a conversation with one of our recruiters prior to an interview with the Team. All applications will be considered.
What is in it for you?
We’re proud to be an accredited training provider, internationally recognised and providing robust fully accredited professional training programmes - to master’s degree level professional qualifications in leadership & management and executive coaching & mentoring, we provide learning and development for everyone.
We support our people to innovate, collaborate and build meaningful careers. Our network of people and knowledge will expand your horizons and give you access to a variety of interesting projects.
Embracing diverse ideas, perspectives, and thinking styles is at the heart of what we do. We need a mix of experiences and techniques to develop the ideas. We respect one another and recognise the potential and contribution of everyone. You’ll be joining a diverse community of experts and a company that puts its people first and prioritises their wellbeing.
Why Choose RPS, a Tetra Tech Company
In 2023 RPS joined Tetra Tech, enabling us to combine our expertise with the reach and resources of a prestigious global organisation.
We design, and manage projects in urbanisation, natural resources, and sustainability. As part of Tetra Tech’s strong team across 550 offices in over 120 countries, we deliver solutions that create lasting value in an increasingly urbanised and resource-scarce world. By leveraging our global expertise, we enable our clients to develop winning solutions for their clients and communities.
As a Tetra Tech company, RPS is proud to provide market-leading development and project opportunities for our people, supporting their growth while addressing the challenges that matter. Our people drive our success, and this is where you come to build a career.
We’re a connected community, working together to achieve exceptional outcomes. We understand the need to work flexibly, empowering our people to create a work-life balance that’s right for them. We also understand the importance of collaboration and social connection in the office environment. With agile offices and hybrid working offered as standard, we trust our people to find the right balance to meet client needs – this is a workplace that works for you.
About Tetra Tech
Tetra Tech is the leader in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, providing high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. With over 30,000 employees working together, Tetra Tech provides clear solutions to complex problems by Leading with Science® to address the entire water cycle, protect and restore the environment, design sustainable and resilient infrastructure, and support the clean energy transition.
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