Overview
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Location: Derby
Contract: Part-time (22.5 to 30 hours - Flexible)
Salary: Dependent on experience
At PKF Smith Cooper, we do things differently. As one of the Midlands’ leading firms of accountants and business advisors, we pride ourselves on delivering more than just technical expertise; we build trusted, long-term relationships that make a real impact. We have big plans for the future and are investing in our people, services, and culture to support growth.
When you join us, you’ll be given responsibility, trust, and support to make your mark from the outset, with guidance from our senior leaders and access to a wider team of experts. Our culture is built on empowering, engaging, and excelling, with regular team events and opportunities to grow both personally and professionally.
About The Role
We’re looking for a proactive and collaborative Business Development Coordinator to join our ambitious team in Derby. This is a key role that will support and drive strategic business development initiatives across our East Midlands offices, working closely with Partners, Directors, and Senior Management. You’ll help build strong relationships with clients, professional connectors, and prospects, while enhancing visibility and market intelligence.
If you’re highly organized, confident, engaging with stakeholders, and passionate about making an impact, we’d love to hear from you.
The Important Work You Will Be Doing
* Coordinating and communicating regularly with senior stakeholders to plan and monitor BD activities
* Facilitating collaboration across service lines and offices to ensure cohesive BD efforts
* Managing and maintaining BD activity within our CRM system (Workbooks), including performance tracking and data accuracy
* Representing the firm at networking events, client functions, and industry gatherings across the East Midlands
* Monitoring competitor activity and maintaining a strategic database of competitor clients
* Supporting the identification and pursuit of new business opportunities, including tailored approaches for target clients
* Contributing to pitch documents and ensuring best practices are followed
* Handling website enquiries and directing them to the most appropriate teams to maximise conversion
* Gathering insights from market trends and competitor analysis to inform the BD strategy
The Skills And Experience You Will Bring
* Proven experience in a business development, marketing, or client-facing role
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels
* Proficiency in CRM systems (ideally Workbooks) and data analysis
* Highly organised, detail-oriented, and confident in taking initiative
* Ability to work independently and collaboratively across multiple offices
* Knowledge of the East Midlands business landscape is desirable
Why PKF Smith Cooper?
* Our culture, built on values Engage, Empower and Excel, encourages initiative, personal growth, and collaboration.
* Partners actively invest in employee development and progression.
* We work with ambitious businesses across sectors, offering variety in the work.
* We are multi-award-winning accountants and business advisors, ranked among the top firms by UK fee income.
Why Derby?
Headquartered in Pride Park, Derby, with three floors of bright, open-plan workspaces, breakout areas, and modern meeting rooms. On-site facilities include kitchens, dining spaces, and a private gym.
How to apply
If you believe you meet our requirements, please apply by uploading your CV and a cover letter to our job portal. If you have questions, contact the People team at careers@pkfsmithcooper.com or 01332 332021. We welcome applications from all backgrounds; however, visa requirements for the UK apply, and recruitment agencies should not contact us unless invited.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Part-time
Job function
* Business Development and Sales
* Industries: Accounting
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