Beta Technology
Consultant - Market Intelligence and Business Development
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We are looking for a curious, commercially aware, and proactive individual to support our market intelligence and business development activities.
This is an excellent opportunity for either an experienced researcher or a graduate looking to develop a career in market intelligence, business development, and commercial strategy. Full training will be provided for the right candidate.
The role combines desk-based research, opportunity tracking, and business development support. You will help identify emerging market opportunities, monitor industry developments, research prospective clients, and support the development of marketing campaigns.
Working closely with our business development and leadership teams, you will play a key role in ensuring we remain informed about market trends, funding opportunities, industry events, and potential client activity across infrastructure, innovation, and technology-focused sectors.
This is a varied role suited to someone who enjoys investigating information, spotting opportunities, organising data, and communicating insights clearly.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct desk-based research into target markets, sectors, organisations, and emerging trends.
- Monitor industry news, policy announcements, funding programmes, and investment activity.
- Identify market developments, business opportunities, and industry insights relevant to our clients and services.
- Research organisations, stakeholders, and decision-makers within target sectors.
- Produce concise briefing notes, market summaries, and competitor insights.
- Support the identification and qualification of prospective clients and opportunities.
- Maintain and develop opportunity and pipeline tracking systems.
- Research framework agreements, procurement opportunities, and funding programmes.
- Provide background research to support client meetings, proposals, and business development activities.
- Research conferences, exhibitions, networking events, and speaking opportunities.
- Help maintain a forward-looking calendar of sector events and engagement opportunities.
- Organise and maintain market intelligence information and research databases.
- Present findings clearly through reports, presentations, and briefing papers.
- Assist senior colleagues in translating research findings into actionable business opportunities.
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Person Specification
Essential
- Degree qualified or equivalent experience in Business, Marketing, Economics, Geography, Politics, Social Sciences, Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Strong research and information-gathering skills.
- Excellent written communication and report-writing ability.
- Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
- Confident using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Ability to analyse information from multiple sources and identify key themes and opportunities.
- Positive, proactive, and self-motivated approach.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
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Desirable
- Experience in market research, customer research, business development, or commercial support.
- Knowledge of infrastructure, innovation, technology, energy, transport, or public sector markets.
- Experience researching public sector organisations, funding programmes, or procurement opportunities.
- Understanding of LinkedIn, social media, or content marketing activities.
- Experience working within a consultancy, professional services, or B2B environment.
We Would Particularly Like to Hear From
- Recent graduates looking to develop a career in commercial research, business development, or consultancy.
- Individuals with strong research and communication skills who enjoy analysing information and identifying opportunities.
- Candidates from a wide range of academic backgrounds, even if they do not have direct sector experience.
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