Sopher + Co
Marketing & Business Development Manager
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Marketing & Business Development Manager
About Sopher + Co
Big decisions deserve clear thinking.
At Sopher + Co, we've spent more than 50 years helping entrepreneurs and high-net-worth individuals navigate complex financial and commercial challenges. From tax planning and private office services to business advisory and technology, we bring everything together to make life simpler and help our clients focus on what matters most.
We don’t just solve problems. We build relationships, offer clarity, and give our clients the confidence to move forward. And it’s our people who make that possible.
We started in Elstree in 1975, working closely with clients in media, entertainment, and music. Today, we support a diverse and prestigious client base across over 20 sectors, with a continued strong presence in entertainment and media. While we have grown, our approach hasn’t changed. We keep things straightforward and focus on practical, personal, and actionable advice.
If something’s complex, we simplify it. That’s where we add value.
Marketing & Business Development Manager
We’re looking for a Marketing & Business Development Manager to join our team in our Borehamwood/London office.
This is a hands-on, commercially minded role where you will take ownership of marketing, communications, digital content, events, and business development support, using modern digital tools and AI to improve quality, consistency, and efficiency.
This role will define and build the firm’s marketing function, creating structure, processes, and content foundations for the future.
Key Responsibilities
- Own and deliver the firm’s annual marketing and business development plan, aligned to strategy and priority sectors.
- Support partners with pitches, proposals, credentials, and client development activities.
- Manage the firm’s website, LinkedIn presence, and external communications.
- Deliver campaigns, newsletters, thought leadership, and event communications.
- Build and maintain AI-enabled workflows, templates, and content libraries.
- Improve and automate marketing processes, including reporting, content scheduling, and event follow-up.
- Work with IT and operations to enhance systems, CRM usage, data quality, and marketing infrastructure.
- Coordinate internal communications and selected firm events.
- Track and report on marketing activity, spend, and outcomes.
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What You’ll Bring
You are a commercial marketing professional who can operate independently, work with senior stakeholders, and turn technical input into clear, client-ready messaging.
- Combine strong communication skills with practical digital capability.
- Bring a modern approach to marketing, including confident use of AI tools to improve output and efficiency.
- Be comfortable building structured foundations and improving marketing operations, not just delivering tasks.
Essential Requirements
- 5+ years’ experience in marketing, communications, business development, or client-facing professional services.
- Strong digital marketing experience, including website content, LinkedIn, email marketing, CRM, and campaigns.
- Confident use of AI tools and modern platforms, such as Microsoft 365, Teams, SharePoint, CRM systems, Canva or Adobe (advantageous).
- Strong written English, high attention to detail, and ability to maintain brand consistency.
- Experience building templates, workflows, or scalable marketing systems.
- Strong organisational and project management skills.
- Experience working with senior stakeholders or partners.
- Degree-level education or equivalent experience in marketing, communications, business, or media.
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What You’ll Get in Return
We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package supporting your health, wellbeing, financial security, and career development.
Benefits
- Private Medical Insurance
- Life Assurance (Death in Service)
- Group Income Protection
- Employee Assistance Programme and 24/7 Digital GP access
- YuLife wellbeing platform
- Reward Gateway (employee discounts and cashback)
- Generous holiday entitlement, with the option to buy and sell leave
- Enhanced family-friendly policies
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- Fully funded training packages with a generous exam reward structure
- Recognition and long-service milestones
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Discounted wills and LPAs
- Social committee and regular social events
- Fresh fruit in the office
You’ll also join a friendly, supportive team where people enjoy collaboration and take pride in their work. You’ll gain exposure to a well-known client base across multiple industries—opportunities rare for firms like ours. Our commitment is to staff development, internal progression, and equality of opportunity. We expect all employees to uphold these values and contribute to a collaborative environment.
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