Business Development & Marketing Assistant

Bates Wells; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in London is seeking a Business Development & Marketing Assistant to support its vibrant BDM team. This role involves excellent communication and organizational skills to ensure effective client engagement and event management. Ideal candidates will have a proactive mindset and a genuine interest in supporting positive social impact initiatives.

Benefits

Flexible and hybrid working

Private healthcare

Green pensions

IVF support

Progressive benefits for well-being

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Attention to detail and good organizational skills.
• Ability to adapt and use new platforms quickly.

Responsibilities

• Support the BDM team with client reporting and metrics.
• Coordinate events and campaigns with the BDM team.
• Maintain the website and social media posts.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Job description

Business Development & Marketing Assistant

Department: Business Development & Marketing

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: London

Description

Why Bates Wells?

We’re an award winning, purpose driven City law firm. We were the first UK law firm to become a B Corp and are the highest scoring global law firm in the B Corp community. Globally recognised as the market leading UK firm for charities and purpose-driven organisations, our commercial teams are also using law as a force for good and driving change from the inside out.

Our values are key to our success, and you’ll be able to make a real impact from day one.

Come and join the firm who have a standout and authentic commitment to a triple bottom line, where we’ll never prioritise profit over people and planet.

The role

To thrive in this role you will;

• 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.

Key Responsibilities

In this position you will:

• 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 BDM team with creds docs, as required
• Identify and purchase branded goods as required

Specific tasks may change over time, so we’ll need you to be adaptable and flexible as we continue to meet our clients’ needs.

Which qualities do we look for?

• 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
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A genuine interest in the work we do; we encourage questions about the business and invite you to test assumptions and propose ideas
• Finally, we want people whose values reflect our own and who feel inspired working in a firm with a strong social purpose

About the BDM team

We’re a collaborative team that enjoys a fast-paced, fun working environment. Team work and enthusiasm are key for us. We work with stakeholders at all levels of the firm and we’re passionate about the Bates Wells focus on wider positive impact. The team is truly collaborative and supportive and we all work together to achieve the common goal of promoting and growing the amazing work that Bates Wells does on a daily basis. With two new additions to the team already this year, this is a very exciting time to join the expanding team and work in a law firm which balances profit with purpose.

What are we like to work for?

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.

At Bates Wells, equity, diversity, and inclusion are part of who we are and how we work. As a B Corp and purpose-driven law firm, we’re committed to building a workplace that is fair, inclusive, and representative of all.