B4SI SENIOR RESEARCHER – 6 MONTH FIXED TERM CONTRACT Business for Societal Impact (B4SI) is the global standard in measuring and managing corporate social impact and the B4SI Frameworks from a robust measurement standard that any company can apply to understand the difference their contributions through community investment, business innovation and social procurement, make to business and society. Never has the “S” in ESG been as important to businesses and the people they impact, and through widespread interest in the use of the B4SI Frameworks, the B4SI team are expanding across all regions to meet the demand for its services. We are seeking a Senior Researcher to join us on a 6 month fixed term contract , to support us in driving change in social impact and provide expert support to companies on their social impact journey. This role is open to be based out of any of our Australian offices, including Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth as well as an additional 12 locations. About the Role You will be building close working relationships with a portfolio from our diverse and global network of businesses, providing expert social impact support and advising on the application of B4SI Frameworks and materials. This role will focus on supporting the management of the growth of B4SI in the APAC region. This position will suit an entrepreneurial way of working, enthusiasm for team collaboration and a passion for the global sustainability agenda. You will be client focused and work well in teams, with strong communication and creativity. Whilst this role will be based in Australia, being part of the Global B4SI team, will involve working across different time zones. Key Responsibilities: Building close working relationships with clients; provision of support in the application of the B4SI Frameworks, and supporting material, ensuring maximum client satisfaction and retention. In turn supporting clients to reach their social impact objectives using B4SI’s social impact framework, supporting tools and other resources. Proactively support the growth of companies in the B4SI Network and using the B4SI Framework, on-boarding new clients, and supporting clients in identifying opportunities to continually improve. Take responsibility for managing the member opportunity pipeline, ensuring actions are tracked, opportunities progress effectively, and visibility is maintained across the team. Membership management and administration (e.g., renewals, on boarding new members, updating payment systems and managing invoicing as part of their portfolio management, maintaining accurate records of Members’ information within internal tracking systems, etc.) Support the collection, review, and analysis of data to provide recommendations in assurance processes. Engage directly with Members during the benchmarking process, ensuring timely responses, high-quality data, and adherence to the planned timeline. Maintain regular contact with clients, sharing relevant updates and upcoming events, and support the project management and rollout of specialist B4SI services, including member ancillary projects. Communications: Support management and delivery of B4SI events and thought leadership. Support MarComms Lead in the development and coordination of B4SI content via digital media platforms– newsletter, social media website etc. Getting involved in the curation and delivery of Thought Leadership through participation in events, authoring blogs/ articles/ papers on subject matter relevant to the B4SI network of companies. Client focused approach always seeking to respond efficiently and effectively to the needs of client, identifying business development opportunities and supporting the growth of the B4SI network. Work effectively within a global team, supporting cross‑regional activities and requests as required. About You Strong analytical and research skills gained in work or academic career Excellent written communication skills with strong attention to detail as well as the ability to evaluate and consolidate key information Direct experience in a client-facing role, and ideally a knowledge of social impact, either with internal or external clients An understanding of the ESG agenda/Corporate Responsibility/Sustainability with a focus on Social Impact and what it means for business Data analytics and data management experience to enable proactive development of uses for data Possess strong time‑management and collaboration skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects alongside ongoing client relationships, meeting deadlines and tracking timelines and progress A personable, focused, and professional approach to work, combined with a strong sense of proactivity and willingness to use initiative. A strong communicator, capable of producing written reports and delivering oral presentations; ensuring good client service Language skills would be an advantage Our Benefits We are proud of our unique culture where we work together to collaborate on projects to get the best possible outcome for our clients. Whether you’re working in the office, from home or a mix of the two, we recognise that every person is different, and our benefits aim to ensure that we cater for all. You can find a comprehensive list here. Next Steps We make hiring decisions based on your experience, skills and passion. Please note that interviews are conducted with gender diverse interview panels to the best of our ability. When you apply, please tell us the pronouns you use and any reasonable adjustments you may need during the interview process. Unsolicited resumes from recruitment consultants will not be accepted. 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