Executive/Business Development Assistant

We are looking for a proactive Executive/Business Development Assistant to join our growing firm. We are looking for someone who is pro-active, with a passion for organisation who wants to help the directors’ with the smooth and efficient running of the firm.

Please read the following job description thoroughly to ensure you are the right fit for this role before applying.

We welcome applications from those wishing to return from a career break and are willing to consider appropriate flexibility and adjusted working arrangements for the right candidate.

Key Responsibilities:

Administrative Assistance

• Schedule and coordinate meetings, conferences, and events for business development activities.
• Prepare, edit, and format documents, reports, and presentations as needed.
• Organize and maintain filing systems, ensuring easy access to important business development materials.
• Provide general administrative support to senior partners and the business development team

Business Development Support

• Maintain and manage the business development CRM system, ensuring accurate and up-to-date client and prospect information.
• Assist in identifying and tracking potential new business opportunities, leads, and client development efforts.
• Research prospective clients, industries, and competitors to inform strategic business development activities.
• Help coordinate outreach to clients, prospects, and referral sources, including preparing emails, letters, and presentations.
• Updating firm social media channels and website in coordination with fee earners

Event Coordination:

• Assist with the planning and logistics of events, seminars, and conferences.
• Support internal and external networking events, ensuring smooth execution and follow-up communications.

Key Requirements:

Experience

• Previous experience as an Administration Assistant, Personal Assistant, Junior Clerk or in a business development support role, ideally within a law firm, professional services, or corporate environment is preferred.
• Experience using CRM systems or managing client databases is preferred.

Skills & Attributes

• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities effectively.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and knowledge of CRM systems.
• Discretion and confidentiality, particularly when handling sensitive client and business information.
• Strong written and verbal communication. xwzovoh
• Strong organizational skills with a high level of attention to detail.

Please email a cover letter and your CV to