Business Development, Marketing Assistant

Ryder Reid Legal; Greater London; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Ryder Reid seeks a proactive Business Development & Marketing Assistant to join our growing professional services team in London. You will support campaigns, client events, social media, and content creation across websites and internal channels.

Working closely with the BD and Marketing team, you will maintain CRM data, prepare reports, assist with newsletters, presentations and marketing materials, and help drive initiatives that raise brand awareness and generate new business.

Qualifications

• Aspiring to build a career in Business Development and Marketing.
• Strong organisational skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of business development and marketing campaigns and initiatives.
• Assist with planning and coordination of client events, seminars and networking activities.
• Maintain CRM systems, producing reports and analysis on client and referral activity.
• Conduct market, competitor and client research to support opportunities.
• Create and manage content across websites and social media platforms.

Skills

Business development

Marketing

CRM

Content creation

Event planning

Digital marketing

MS Office

Job description

Business Development & Marketing Assistant

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Business Development & Marketing Assistant to join our growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a career in business development and marketing within a professional services environment, gaining exposure across events, digital marketing, communications, client development and business growth initiatives.

Working closely with the Business Development and Marketing team, you will support a broad range of activities designed to strengthen client relationships, raise brand awareness and generate new business opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of business development and marketing campaigns and initiatives.


• Assist with the planning and coordination of client events, seminars, conferences and networking activities.


• Maintain and update CRM systems, producing reports and analysis on client and referral activity.


• Conduct market, competitor, client and AI-assisted research to support business development opportunities.


• Create and manage content across websites, social media platforms and internal communication channels.


• Assist with the preparation and distribution of newsletters, invitations, presentations and marketing materials.


• Support digital marketing initiatives, including email marketing, social media and website updates.


• Monitor campaign performance and provide reporting on marketing activity.


• Provide administrative support to the Business Development and Marketing team, including invoice processing, diary management and maintaining team schedules.


• Support the wider team with ad hoc projects and initiatives as required.

About You

• Aspiring to develop a career in Business Development and Marketing.


• Enthusiastic, proactive and eager to learn.


• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.


• A collaborative team player who enjoys building relationships.


• Able to manage multiple priorities and work effectively under pressure.


• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook.


• Experience using websites, social media platforms and databases is advantageous.


• An interest in technology, digital marketing and AI tools would be beneficial.

The Opportunity

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a collaborative and ambitious team where you will gain exposure to a wide range of business development and marketing activities. The role offers excellent learning opportunities, hands‑on experience and the chance to develop a successful long-term career within a growing professional services environment.

Due to the high volume of applications, we are not able to respond to all enquiries. If you have not received a response within 72 hours, please assume you have not been shortlisted at this stage, however thank you for taking the time to apply.