Marketing Business Operations Executive

Irwin Mitchell LLP; Manchester; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days' holiday

Bonus review opportunities

Health and wellbeing support

Competitive pension arrangements

Volunteer days

Job summary

Irwin Mitchell LLP in Manchester is seeking a BD & Marketing Operations Executive to support the day-to-day operation of the Business Development & Marketing function. You will coordinate governance, manage records and reporting, and help drive continuous improvement across the team.

The role requires detailed, collaborative work across Finance, Procurement, HR, Technology and Risk & Compliance, with responsibilities spanning budgeting, supplier onboarding, dashboards and leadership meeting

Qualifications

• Experience in operations, administration, business support, project support or marketing operations.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Experience with budgets, procurement processes or business administration.
• Ability to analyse information and produce reports and management information.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft 365, particularly Excel, PowerPoint and Teams.

Responsibilities

• Supporting budget management, forecasting, purchase orders and financial administration.
• Coordinating supplier onboarding, contracts, procurement activity and spend tracking.
• Producing and maintaining management information, reports and operational dashboards.
• Preparing materials for leadership meetings and tracking actions to completion.
• Maintaining departmental policies, procedures, records and governance documentation.
• Supporting audits, compliance activities and risk management processes.
• Identifying opportunities to improve processes, efficiency and ways of working.
• Coordinating onboarding, team communications, operational meetings and planning activities.
• Supporting business change projects and the implementation of new systems and processes.

Skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Teams

Microsoft 365

Job description

BD & Marketing Operations Executive (6473)

Who We Are

As one of the UK’s leading law firms, we’re here for the people and businesses who rely on us at life’s important moments - made possible by our colleagues who bring the expertise, judgement and care that makes the difference.

Our colleagues bring Irwin Mitchell to life every day, so it matters that you feel valued from the very first day and aretrusted with the responsibility, in the right culture, to do the best work of your careers. Everyone’s path here is different, but we share a desire to help our business make a real impact.

Where possible we will support our colleagues to work in a way that works for them, for us and most importantly our clients. Please speak to a member of our Recruitment and Onboarding team for more information.

Your Role and What You'll Be Doing

Your Role

Reporting to the Head of Marketing Operations, you'll support the day-to-day running of the Business Development & Marketing function. Working closely with colleagues across Finance, Procurement, HR, Technology and Risk & Compliance, you'll coordinate operational activities, support governance processes, manage key records and reporting, and help drive continuous improvement across the team.

What You'll Be Doing

• Supporting budget management, forecasting, purchase orders and financial administration.
• Coordinating supplier onboarding, contracts, procurement activity and spend tracking.
• Producing and maintaining management information, reports and operational dashboards.
• Preparing materials for leadership meetings and tracking actions to completion.
• Maintaining departmental policies, procedures, records and governance documentation.
• Supporting audits, compliance activities and risk management processes.
• Identifying opportunities to improve processes, efficiency and ways of working.
• Coordinating onboarding, team communications, operational meetings and planning activities.
• Supporting business change projects and the implementation of new systems and processes.

About You

We’re looking for someone who is detail-oriented, collaborative and comfortable managing multiple priorities.

You’ll have:

• Experience in an operations, administration, business support, project support or marketing operations role.
• Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Experience working with budgets, procurement processes or business administration activities.
• The ability to analyse information and produce accurate reports and management information.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft 365, particularly Excel, PowerPoint and Teams.

Ideally, you’ll also have experience supporting governance, compliance or supplier management activities, preferably within a professional services environment.

Our Approach to Reward and Wellbeing

• 25 days' holiday as standard, rising to 28 days depending on role level, plus bank holidays and the option to purchase additional leave.
• Opportunities to share in our success through annual pay and bonus review processes for eligible colleagues.
• Health and wellbeing support, including Westfield Health and Digital GP access.
• Competitive pension arrangements to help you plan for the future.
• Two paid volunteering days every year to support causes that matter to you.
• Access to a range of colleague discounts and lifestyle benefits to support you both inside and outside of work.

We also offer a wide range of well-being initiatives to encourage positive mental health both in and out of the workplace and to make sure you’re fully supported.

In 2026, Irwin Mitchell was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work guide and was the only law firm included in the 'Very Big' organisation category

Our responsible business programmes are fundamental to who we are and our purpose. We’re committed to being a diverse and inclusive workplace where our colleagues can flourish, and we have established a number of inclusion network groups across our business to support this aim.

Our commitment to Social Responsibility, community investment activity and tackling climate change is a fundamental part of who we are. It’s made up of four strands: Our People, Our Community, Our Environment and Our Pro Bono.

Applying to Irwin Mitchell

We want every candidate to have a positive, fair and transparent recruitment experience. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please speak to a member of our Recruitment & Onboarding team or contact [e-mail]

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is becoming an increasingly common part of modern working life. If you choose to use AI tools as part of your application or interview preparation, please review our AI in Recruitment Candidate Guidance https://careers.irwinmitchell.com/file/downloadfile/AIcandidate/PDF

As part of joining the Irwin Mitchell Group, all successful applicants are required to complete our employment screening process. We carry out pre employment screening to establish your eligibility to work in the UK, and understand any criminal records or adverse financial history.

Our onboarding processes are designed to help us maintain the high standards of trust, integrity and professionalism expected by our colleagues, to protect the interests of the Group, clients, partners and other stakeholders.

Checks are conducted by trusted 3rd parties and the employment screening process will fully comply with Data Protection and other applicable laws.

Irwin Mitchell LLP is an equal opportunity employer.

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