Bates Wells
Business Development & Marketing Assistant
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Business Development & Marketing Assistant
Department: Business Development & Marketing
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: London
Reporting To: Karen Collins
Description
This is an exciting opportunity to join our Business Development and Marketing team in a varied, hands-on role supporting the delivery of marketing, business development and profile raising activity across the firm.
You’ll work closely with colleagues and stakeholders at all levels, helping to coordinate projects, support campaigns and contribute to the smooth running of a busy, collaborative team.
The role would suit someone who is proactive, organised and comfortable working at pace, with strong communication skills and an interest in building their experience in a professional services environment.
Key Responsibilities
The Role
- Support the BDM team in delivering the BDM strategy to our key stakeholders
- Support the BDM team with client reporting and metrics
- Support the BDM team in co-ordinating events and webinars
- Support the BDM team in co-ordinating campaigns and other activities
- Work with the BDM team on the upkeep of our website
- Work with the BDM team to co-ordinate social posts
- Work within the emailing platform to create mailing campaigns and keep mailing list data up-to-date
- Produce ad hoc reports and research as required
- Work with the BDM team to create marketing collateral and keep our internal library up to date
- Support the external legal directory consultant in the production of our annual submissions
- Identify and purchase branded goods as required
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Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Key experience
- Have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Demonstrate great attention to detail.
- Be a smart, fast, reliable and enthusiastic team player.
- Have excellent organisational skills: be a multi-tasker with the ability to manage assigned tasks in an efficient and timely manner.
- Have a good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Power Point and Word.
- Be able to adapt and use new platforms quickly and effectively.
- The ability to build, maintain and nurture relationships
- A client-centric approach
- Teamwork – there is a place for individual effort but we highly value a collaborative approach
- A results-focused mentality – we hope you’ll challenge the status quo if you feel it’ll benefit our work
- You share our values and want to make a difference.
- You want to feel that you are a part of the Bates Wells experience and ‘belong’
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Benefits
Impact-Driven Purpose
We align profit with social purpose to create lasting positive impact for our people, communities, and planet.
Committed to the Climate
Through our Climate Programme, we reduce environmental impact and drive a just transition to net zero.
Championing Inclusion
We foster a diverse, inclusive culture where creativity and innovation thrive.
Flexible and Hybrid Working
Our hybrid model supports balance, with part-time options and at least two office days weekly.
Progressive Benefits
We offer green pensions, IVF support, private healthcare, and more for your well-being and growth.
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