Operations & Business Development Officer

About the role

We are seeking an Operations & Business Development Officer to support the day‑to‑day running of 1695 Group and to drive new commercial opportunities across its diversified portfolio.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain and improve internal systems, processes and workflows, coordinating meetings, schedules, vendors and suppliers.
• Track project deliverables, deadlines and follow‑ups, and produce operational reports.
• Support procurement activities, quotations, invoicing and other administrative tasks.
• Identify operational gaps and propose scalable solutions.
• Research and qualify new business opportunities, build a pipeline of prospects and partners.
• Prepare proposals, capability statements, presentations and quotations.
• Manage client and partner communications from initial contact through conversion.
• Monitor market trends, prepare weekly/monthly business development and operations reports, and assist in KPI tracking.

Required profile

• Highly organised and detail‑oriented.
• Commercially aware with strong communication and relationship‑building abilities.
• Proactive, able to work independently and support senior leadership.

Required skills