Commercial Associate (Business Development and Marketing graduate)

Langham Hall; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in Greater London is seeking a Business Development Associate. This role involves supporting outreach, coordinating marketing campaigns, and generating content. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and a proactive attitude. An upper second-class honours degree and ambition to grow within the firm are essential. The company offers professional development opportunities and a collaborative culture where employees are encouraged to excel and engage beyond their daily tasks.

Benefits

Opportunities for professional qualifications

Intensive training

Supportive working culture

Qualifications

• Applicants should be ambitious, energetic and willing to learn.
• Strong communication skills are essential.
• A motivated person involved in a variety of interests and activities.

Responsibilities

• Support business development outreach and lead tracking.
• Generate and coordinate LinkedIn content.
• Monitor industry trends for opportunities.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Ability to learn quickly

Client-facing skills

Education

Upper second-class honours degree

At least three A-levels or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Department: Business Development
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: London
Workplace type: Onsite
Reporting To: Strategic communications consultant

Key Responsibilities

Commercial team (30%)

• Support business development outreach and lead tracking across jurisdictions
• Prepare pitch materials, bios, credentials and presentations for client and intermediary meetings
• Monitor pipeline activity and contribute to internal reporting
• Conduct research on target clients, themes and investor groups
• Help plan and execute commercial events, including guest list coordination, materials, logistics and speaker briefings

Marketing / communications (70%)

• Generate and coordinate LinkedIn content — supporting thought leadership and Life at Langham Hall cultural content, experimenting to increase engagement
• Work closely with fee earners and team leads to source news, ideas and approvals
• Contribute to internal communications materials, including the quarterly newsletter
• Support marketing campaigns from planning to execution
• Maintain and update website content in line with brand repositioning
• Help design simple branded visuals for LinkedIn, web and email campaigns, with design support as needed
• Track and report content performance and engagement metrics to inform improvements
• Develop and distribute press materials, including news releases and briefing documents
• Manage and enhance relationships with journalists to secure coverage and media presence
• Monitor industry trends and identify opportunities for Langham Hall to contribute expert insights
• Coordinate responses to media inquiries, ensuring alignment with business messaging

Additional expectations

• Contribute proactively to campaigns, cultural initiatives and commercial outreach
• Collaborate effectively across teams and jurisdictions
• Bring creative thinking, reliability and attention to detail to all deliverables

Development focus

The role offers room for growth in ownership and visibility. The Associate will gain experience supporting strategic marketing projects, refining content and elevating Langham Hall’s materials and messaging — with senior mentoring and feedback.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Technical Knowledge / Skills Required

• Applicants should be ambitious, energetic and willing to learn
• We are looking for people who want to progress quickly within the business
• Strong communication skills are essential, particularly as this role will be partly client facing

Desired Technical Knowledge / Skills

• A working knowledge of alternative assets is helpful, but not required
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Excellent written and spoken English
• A can-do, helpful attitude, willing to get involved in a range of activities
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Qualifications and experience

• An upper second-class honours degree
• At least three A-levels or equivalent
• Some work experience is helpful (e.g., internships, part-time jobs)
• A motivated person involved in a variety of interests and activities

About Langham Hall

Langham Hall provides premium quality accounting, fund administration and investor reporting services to Real Estate and Private Equity Fund clients. Langham Hall invests in people and in developing them professionally. We are proud of a leadership-focused culture which fosters a dedicated, approachable and collaborative way of working. We offer opportunities to progress your career and study professional qualifications; through intensive training and where applicable, full exam tuition and study support. Langham Hall is a fast-growing company with opportunities to engage in initiatives beyond day-to-day roles. We support and encourage employees to deliver first-class service and be involved with clients.

We are proud of our positive working culture and low staff turnover, and we seek people who share our values.

Learn more about Langham Hall by visiting our website: https://www.langhamhall.com/ Apply Now