Business Development & Marketing Assistant

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Business Development & Marketing Assistant to join our growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a career in business development and marketing within a professional services environment, gaining exposure across events, digital marketing, communications, client development and business growth initiatives.

Working closely with the Business Development and Marketing team, you will support a broad range of activities designed to strengthen client relationships, raise brand awareness and generate new business opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of business development and marketing campaigns and initiatives.
• Assist with the planning and coordination of client events, seminars, conferences and networking activities.
• Maintain and update CRM systems, producing reports and analysis on client and referral activity.
• Conduct market, competitor, client and AI-assisted research to support business development opportunities.
• Create and manage content across websites, social media platforms and internal communication channels.
• Assist with the preparation and distribution of newsletters, invitations, presentations and marketing materials.
• Support digital marketing initiatives, including email marketing, social media and website updates.
• Monitor campaign performance and provide reporting on marketing activity.
• Provide administrative support to the Business Development and Marketing team, including invoice processing, diary management and maintaining team schedules.
• Support the wider team with ad hoc projects and initiatives as required.

About You

• Aspiring to develop a career in Business Development and Marketing.
• Enthusiastic, proactive and eager to learn.
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A collaborative team player who enjoys building relationships.
• Able to manage multiple priorities and work effectively under pressure.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook.
• Experience using websites, social media platforms and databases is advantageous.
• An interest in technology, digital marketing and AI tools would be beneficial.

The Opportunity

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a collaborative and ambitious team where you will gain exposure to a wide range of business development and marketing activities. The role offers excellent learning opportunities, hands-on experience and the chance to develop a successful long-term career within a growing professional services environment.

Due to the high volume of applications, we are not able to respond to all enquiries. If you have not received a response within 72 hours, please assume you have not been shortlisted at this stage, however thank you for taking the time to apply.

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