Job Description

Title:

Business Development & Marketing Manager

Hours:

9:30 am - 5:30 pm and as required, flexible applications considered

Working week:

Monday - Friday

Department:

Business Development & Marketing

Purpose of job:

The successful candidate will work closely with assigned practices, nominated partners, cross-firm groups and the wider BD & Marketing team to execute plans, identify opportunities and overall build strategy; providing a high quality, proactive full range of business development and marketing support across Recognition, Reputation, Relationships and Revenue.




Lead the creation and execution of business development and marketing plans, ensuring measurable objectives and timely delivery. Develop and implement business development and marketing initiatives aligned with the strategic plans. Monitor and report on budgets and expenditure, providing regular updates and insights to stakeholders. Track and evaluate activity performance and Return On Investment, recommending improvements to enhance effectiveness. Identify and leverage market opportunities and competitive insights to support growth objectives. Engage regularly with fee earners and partners, contributing to strategic discussions and driving BD priorities. Plan and manage legal directory and award submissions, including drafting and coordinating entries to meet deadlines, liaising with Professional Support Lawyers to ensure high-quality content. Manage the content calendar for articles and digital assets, ensuring timely publication across all channels. Oversee content scheduling, driving engagement via social media and brand visibility. Produce multimedia content (video, podcasts) by planning production, supporting script development, and managing distribution. Collaborate with the Communications team to plan and measure Public Relations and media activity. Maximise value from memberships and associations, ensuring active participation and visibility. Maintain and update target lists for each service offering to support pipeline development. Plan and execute client mailings, ensuring relevance and compliance with data regulations. Organise and deliver events, including scheduling, invitations, logistics, and post-event follow-up. Identify and manage external partnerships, networks, and co-marketing opportunities. Coordinate pitches and presentations, maintaining core materials and tailoring content for specific opportunities. Develop and maintain marketing collateral, including brochures and team sheets, ensuring accuracy and relevance. Manage key account tracking and outreach, supporting relationship development and retention. Drive participation in client feedback programmes, analysing results and reporting actionable insights. Ensure quality control of all outputs produced for assigned practice areas. * Support team development, working with the Senior Business Development Managers and the Head of Business Development to coach and upskill junior team members and the wider team.