Senior Business Development Executive

The Firm

Our client is a leading international law firm with a strong UK presence and an outstanding reputation within the Real Estate sector. With one of the largest Real Estate teams in Europe - comprising over 90 partners and 300 lawyers - the practice is consistently ranked Band/Tier 1 across Chambers and Legal 500 directories. Due to maternity leave, the firm is now seeking a Business Development & Marketing Executive to join its established Real Estate BD team. This role can be based in London, Manchester or Sheffield and sits within a collaborative team of five, reporting to the Hiring Manager.

The Opportunity

This is a maternity cover position offering a salary of £52,500 with hybrid working (3 days in the office). The successful candidate will support a truly market-leading Real Estate practice across pitching, marketing, communications and client development initiatives.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting the production of pitches and capability statements, maintaining pitch content and credentials lists, and preparing first draft submissions

• Monitoring pitch outcomes and updating the firm's pitch database

• Assisting with brochures and marketing collateral, liaising with BD Managers and Design teams

• Updating social media channels and supporting website and microsite content updates

• Supporting the preparation of legal directory and award submissions

• Assisting with the execution of UK and international events, including invitations, delegate materials and event coordination

• Supporting key account management processes, including updating client reports and preparing materials for client relationship meetings

• Maintaining and updating the CRM system (Centric), including managing marketing lists and running reports for BD initiatives

• Building strong working relationships across the global BD, Marketing and Communications teams

• Supporting wider strategic initiatives as required by the Head of Practice Group and Sector Marketing

Requirements

• Previous Business Development & Marketing experience within a legal or professional services environment

• Experience supporting pitches, campaigns, practice group marketing and client targeting

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Confident working with data and presenting complex information clearly and concisely

• Strong numerical skills and attention to detail

• Experience using CRM systems and relevant IT packages

Vacancy Highlights

• Hybrid working: 3 days in the office

• Competitive benefits package including bonus scheme, private medical insurance and enhanced parental leave

For a confidential discussion regarding this Business Development & Marketing Executive opportunity, please contact Birchrose Associates.

Birchrose Associates, trading name of Huntress Search Ltd, acts as a Recruitment Agency in relation to all Permanent roles and as a Recruitment Business in relation to all Temporary roles.

We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.

PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK.