Business Development Executive (12 month FTC)

Anthem Consulting Ltd; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Anthem Consulting Ltd is partnering with an international law firm in Birmingham for a Marketing & Business Development Executive on a 12-month maternity cover. The role works with Real Estate and Banking & Finance teams, engaging with senior stakeholders across UK offices, and offers hybrid working arrangements.

You will develop campaigns, manage events, support BD plans, and contribute to client development initiatives, with travel to UK offices as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience in a professional services environment in marketing and BD.
• Law firm experience is highly desirable.
• Excellent communication and close attention to detail.
• Ability to work with senior stakeholders and cross-office teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute marketing campaigns including thought leadership.
• Manage and organise internal and external events (seminars and webinars).
• Support BD plans for relevant practice areas (Real Estate, Banking & Finance).
• Assist with client development programmes and relationship building.
• Coordinate legal directory submissions for teams.

Skills

Marketing

BD management

Event management

Campaign execution

Stakeholder management

Job description

Business Development Executive on a 12-month maternity cover at an international law firm, supporting real estate banking and finance groups. Birmingham-based, hybrid working

A highly ranked and well-established law firm is seeking a Marketing & Business Development Executive to join its collaborative team on a 12-month maternity cover.Working closely with the Senior BD Manager, you will support business development and marketing activity across the firm’s Real Estate and Banking & Finance practices, playing an important role in delivering strategic initiatives and supporting the teams’ wider objectives.You will join a close-knit, collaborative BD team that works across all of the firm’s UK offices, giving you excellent exposure to a broad range of stakeholders and projects. The role also offers the opportunity to travel to UK offices and attend industry events, providing valuable opportunities to build your network and develop your experience within the legal sector.

Key Duties of the role will include:

• Develop and execute marketing campaigns, including thought leadership
• Manage and organise internal and external events, including seminars and webinars
• Support with developing BD plans for the relevant practice areas
• Assist with the firm’s client development programme
• Coordinate legal directory submissions for specific teams

The successful candidate must have experience within a professional services environment in marketing and BD. Ideally, having previous experience working at a law firm is highly desirable. You must be an excellent communicator and have close attention to detail, as you will be working with senior stakeholders.