Marketing and Proposal Executive

A&O Shearman; Northern Ireland; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent law firm in the UK seeks a Marketing and Proposal Executive to enhance their marketing efforts specifically within the energy and transition sectors. This role requires proven experience in leading proposals and pitches, alongside a strong understanding of energy markets. Ideal candidates will demonstrate excellent communication and organizational skills as they drive business development strategies aligned with the firm’s goals in a hybrid working environment.

Benefits

Occupational pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Mental health resources

Flexible working hours

Increasing holiday entitlement

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading pitches in professional services or related sectors.
• Significant BD/marketing experience at a senior level.
• Strong communication and influencing skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead proposals and pitches for energy and energy transition work.
• Manage marketing systems and collateral.
• Conduct market research and maintain intelligence flow.

Skills

Leading pitches

Strategic insight

Knowledge of energy markets

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Job description

Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Marketing and Proposal Executive to join our growing Marketing team.

Department Purpose

Our global BD, marketing, and communications teams drive the firm's business objectives by supporting partners and associates in building trusted client relationships, winning new work, and positioning the firm as a leading global law firm. The function operates as one team worldwide, combining central groups (e.g., Communications, Events) with embedded BD professionals supporting offices, practice groups, sectors, and clients. This role supports the global Energy, Natural Resources & Infrastructure (ENRI) practice, primarily focusing on energy and energy transition, while assisting with broader practice initiatives.

Role Purpose

In this role, you will focus on the implementation of the BD strategy across the energy subsectors, including emerging energy transition technologies such as green fuels, carbon capture & storage and the battery mineral value chain. The role will involve supporting the development and growth of the practice by working collaboratively across borders on sector-driven BD activities (focusing on pitches), campaigns and initiatives. This is a great opportunity for someone with an interest in the energy and infrastructure sectors looking for a targeted role that spans one of A&O Shearman's core products and five of its priority sector groups.

What you will do

Primary:

• Lead proposals, pitches, and credentials for energy and energy transition work; track outcomes and feedback.
• Manage marketing systems, collateral, credentials, and web content; suggest process improvements.
• Prepare directory and award submissions to enhance market presence.

Secondary:

• Conduct market/client research and maintain intelligence flow.
• Support client events and hospitality opportunities.
• Assist with firm-wide and practice-specific projects.

What you will have

• Proven experience leading pitches in professional services or sector-related organizations.
• Strategic insight and ability to align BD activities with business goals.
• Knowledge of energy markets and transition trends.
• Significant BD/marketing experience at senior level.
• Significant experience leading the RfP process from start to finish.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and influencing skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure; proactive and creative approach.
• Experience delivering BD strategies aligned with strategic goals.

What we can offer you

We recognize that our people are our most valuable asset, which is reflected in the wide range of benefits that are available to our employees. Some of these benefits include: our occupational pension scheme, group income protection cover, private medical insurance, mental health resources and free apps, health and wellbeing services encompassing GP service, emergency back‑up care support, parental and special leave, holiday entitlement increasing with length of service, holiday trading, online discounts and lifestyle management services.

We recognize the value of flexible working and embrace hybrid working, allowing our people to work from home up to 40% of their working time. We do, however, remain committed to working together in person for the remaining 60% of time so that we can learn, grow and succeed together.

Should you require additional support at any stage of the recruitment process due to a disability or a health condition, please do not hesitate to contact a member of our recruitment team who will work with you to provide any adjustments as required.

We are an equal opportunities recruiter and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic.

If this role is not of interest we may have another suitable opportunity here for you at A&O Shearman! Visit our careers portal at A&O Shearman Careers and submit your CV to our Talent Network to be notified when the perfect opportunity becomes available.