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  • Business Analyst
    Business Analyst
    15 days ago
    £40000–£45000 yearly
    Full-time
    London

    About Us Curiouser Family is a UK-based family education and community services provider dedicated to supporting children and families through educational programmes, family activities and community engagement. As our business continues to grow, we are looking for a motivated and analytical Business Analyst to join our team and support the company's operational performance, business planning and strategic development. Key Responsibilities • Collect, analyse and interpret operational, financial and business data across the company's educational programmes, family activities and community services, and prepare regular management reports to support business decision-making., • Monitor programme performance, customer enrolment, participation rates, revenue, budgets and operating costs, identifying trends and providing recommendations to improve operational efficiency and business performance., • Analyse the financial performance, income, expenditure and budget utilisation of different programmes, providing insights to support cost control, resource allocation and financial planning., • Analyse customer feedback, service outcomes and business performance data to evaluate the effectiveness of existing programmes and recommend improvements to enhance customer experience and service quality., • Develop and maintain key business performance indicators (KPIs) and management reporting systems to support strategic planning and performance management., • Assist in preparing business plans, operational budgets, forecasts and performance reports to support business planning and resource management., • Review internal operational and administrative processes, identifying opportunities to improve workflow efficiency, strengthen internal controls and enhance cross-departmental collaboration., • Work closely with different departments to collect and analyse business and financial information, providing practical recommendations to support the company's day-to-day operations and long-term development., • Provide business performance analysis and strategic support to senior management, contributing to the company's continued growth and operational improvement. Person Specification The successful candidate should have: • A bachelor's degree or above in Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics or a related discipline., • Relevant experience in business analysis, financial analysis, management reporting or operational analysis., • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret business and financial data and present meaningful insights., • Experience in budgeting, financial analysis and business performance reporting., • ACCA qualified, partially qualified, or actively studying towards the ACCA qualification is highly desirable., • Excellent Microsoft Excel skills; experience with data analysis and reporting tools would be advantageous., • Strong organisational and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across different departments., • Excellent written and spoken English; Mandarin Chinese language skills would be an advantage due to the company's client base.

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  • Business Development Associate
    Business Development Associate
    2 months ago
    Full-time
    London

    Business Development Associate Location: London (Fully Onsite) Department: Commercial / Sales Reports to: Commercial Team Lead Join Conosco and Help Businesses Transform Through Technology At Conosco, we help ambitious organisations unlock the full potential of technology through managed IT services, cloud solutions, cybersecurity, business continuity, and digital transformation expertise. We are looking for a driven, ambitious, and commercially minded Business Development Associate to join our growing Commercial Team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives on building relationships, opening doors, creating opportunities, and making a direct impact on business growth. This is not a traditional sales development role. You'll be trusted to engage decision-makers, run discovery conversations, develop opportunities, and progress deals through the sales cycle. Working alongside experienced sales and technical specialists, you'll play a key role in helping organisations solve real business challenges through technology. If you're motivated by targets, enjoy speaking with senior business leaders, and want a clear pathway into a Business Development Manager role, we'd love to hear from you. What You'll Be Doing: Generate New Business Opportunities • Identify and engage organisations that fit Conosco's ideal customer profile, • Build and maintain a healthy pipeline of SMB and mid-market prospects, • Research target organisations and key decision-makers, • Create and execute strategic outreach campaigns Drive Outbound Sales Activity You'll be responsible for creating new opportunities through: • Cold calling, • Email outreach, • LinkedIn networking and social selling, • Event follow-up and networking activities, • Marketing campaign engagement Your objective will be to secure meetings with senior stakeholders, including: • Managing Directors, • CEOs, • Finance Directors, • IT Managers, • Heads of Technology, • Operations Leaders Conduct Discovery & Qualification Meetings You'll lead meaningful conversations to understand: • Current IT environments and support models, • Cybersecurity risks and challenges, • Cloud adoption and transformation plans, • Business growth objectives, • Operational pain points and inefficiencies You'll qualify opportunities and determine how Conosco's services can deliver measurable value. Position Technology Solutions Develop expertise across our core service portfolio, including: • Fully Managed IT Support, • Co-Managed IT Services, • Cybersecurity Solutions, • Microsoft 365 & Azure Cloud Services, • Backup & Disaster Recovery, • Business Continuity Solutions, • Mobile Communications You'll confidently communicate the commercial and operational benefits of our solutions to prospective clients. Support Proposal Development & Sales Progression • Work alongside technical specialists to develop tailored solutions, • Assist in preparing commercial proposals and recommendations, • Present solutions to prospective customers, • Progress opportunities through the sales cycle, • Manage smaller opportunities through to close Collaborate Across the Business You'll work closely with: • Marketing Teams, • Technical Consultants, • Pre-Sales Specialists, • Service Delivery Teams, • Senior Sales Leadership Ensuring prospects experience a seamless journey from initial engagement through to onboarding. Manage Your Pipeline • Maintain accurate CRM records, • Track sales activity and performance metrics, • Report on pipeline development and opportunities, • Forecast potential revenue generation, • Consistently work towards and exceed sales targets What We're Looking For Essential Experience • Experience in sales, business development, lead generation, or account management, • Proven ability to generate and develop new business opportunities, • Experience conducting outbound prospecting activities, • Strong communication and presentation skills, • Confidence engaging senior decision-makers, • Excellent relationship-building abilities, • Strong organisational and pipeline management skills, • CRM experience and sales process discipline Personal Attributes We're looking for someone who is: ✔ Ambitious and career-focused ✔ Confident and resilient ✔ Highly motivated by success and achievement ✔ Naturally curious and consultative ✔ Commercially aware and business-minded ✔ Energetic and proactive ✔ Competitive and target-driven ✔ Passionate about building relationships Most importantly, you'll be someone who enjoys creating opportunities and helping clients solve business challenges through technology. Why Join Conosco? Career Progression That Rewards Performance This role offers a genuine pathway into a Business Development Manager position. From day one, you'll be trusted to: • Own your pipeline, • Develop opportunities independently, • Engage senior stakeholders, • Contribute directly to revenue growth As your success grows, you'll progress into larger opportunities, increased deal ownership, and greater strategic responsibility. High performers can expect accelerated career progression into senior commercial roles, with opportunities to influence go-to-market strategy, lead key client engagements, and mentor future team members. What Success Looks Like In your first 12 months, you'll be: • Building a strong pipeline of qualified opportunities, • Creating meaningful relationships with decision-makers, • Consistently exceeding activity and opportunity targets, • Contributing directly to new business revenue, • Becoming a trusted advisor to prospective clients, • Positioning yourself for promotion into a Business Development Manager role Ready to Build Your Sales Career? If you're a motivated sales professional looking for an opportunity where your effort directly impacts your success, and you want to develop your career within a growing technology business, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and become part of a team that's helping businesses achieve more through technology

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