Business Development Administrator - Manchester

Legends Global; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sports and entertainment company in Manchester is seeking a Business Development Administrator to support their team in winning new business. The ideal candidate will excel in administrative tasks, coordinate meetings, and manage CRM systems. With a focus on communication and relationship building, this role offers 25 days of annual leave and other health benefits.

Benefits

Discounted tickets

25 days annual leave

Life Assurance

Pension contributions

Healthshield support

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience in an administrative role within a medium to large business.
• Background as an office administrator, executive assistant or administration coordinator is preferred.
• Full professional fluency in English is required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate meetings, logistics, and presentation materials; capture minutes and ensure timely follow-ups.
• Support go-to-market and proposal development through research and coordination.
• Manage CRM and performance reporting by updating pipelines and KPI trackers.
• Align cross-functional projects by updating trackers and managing stakeholder dependencies.
• Provide administrative support including document control and travel coordination.

Skills

Strong administrative skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Exceptional written and verbal communication

Proficiency in Excel

Proficiency in PowerPoint

Proficiency in BI systems

Proficiency in CRM systems

Job description

Overview

As our Business Development Administrator you will support the Legends Global Business Development team in winning new business and driving growth through organised administrative and project support. Responsibilities include coordinating schedules and communications, managing documents and CRM/pipeline trackers, preparing meeting materials, assisting with proposals and due diligence, and occasionally developing presentations or conducting market and competitor research. The ideal candidate is a proactive, highly organised, and commercially aware team player with strong administrative skills and sound business judgment, capable of thriving in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate meetings, logistics, and presentation materials; capture minutes and drive timely follow‑ups.
• Support go-to-market and proposal development through research, input coordination, and maintaining concise market and benchmarking libraries.
• Manage CRM and performance reporting by updating pipelines, KPI trackers, and dashboards; highlight risks and next steps.
• Align cross-functional projects by updating trackers, circulating status reports, and managing stakeholder dependencies.
• Provide administrative support including document control, accounts payable assistance, and travel/expense coordination.
• Experience in an administrative role within a medium to large scale business.
• Background as an office administrator, executive assistant or administration coordinator would be looked upon favourably.
• Full professional fluency in English is required.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities with tight deadlines.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Adept at establishing and maintaining relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.
• Full proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, BI and CRM systems.

Benefits & Perks

What we can offer hosting events is what we do best, and we want our People to experience that too – enjoy access to discounted tickets to unleash your superfan for all your favourites. You will work hard at Legends Global, but you will be rewarded with lots of time to relax and rest with 25 days annual leave. We understand that you have a life outside of work and want to ensure that your loved ones will always be taken care of whilst you’re contributing to our success with our Life Assurance policy. A healthy contribution of pension so that your golden years are spent ticking off the items on your bucket list. Got a dental bill? Need to book a counselling session? Or even help with physio costs? With the support of Healthshield; Legends Global will support with these unexpected costs. For you and any children. We understand that from time to time you might need a bit of support to get you back to feeling your best, so we have teamed up with AXA Health to provide our people with an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support mental health in the workplace.

Company Overview

Legends Global is redefining excellence in sport, entertainment and live events. With unrivalled expertise and international reach, we provide end‑to‑end solutions – from venue development and event programming to revenue strategy and hospitality. We take a 360‑degree, data‑driven approach across Partnerships, Hospitality, Merchandise and Attractions, working with leading clients to deliver outstanding experiences that resonate worldwide. Our organisation is committed to fostering an inclusive and forward‑thinking environment where diversity drives innovation and collaboration.

Commitment to Inclusion and Flexibility

Guided by our values of Align, Scale, Connect, Team and Win, we create a culture where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. At Legends Global, we are committed to leading the entertainment industry toward a greener, faster, and more innovative digital future. There’s never been a better time to join our team. We aim to be an inclusive organisation, trusted and admired by our colleagues, customers, and suppliers. Join us and make a significant impact from day one. We are committed to active inclusion, diversity, and equal opportunities. This commitment begins with our recruitment and selection process. We welcome discussions about flexible working arrangements.