Business Development & Marketing Graduate 2026

About The Role

Are you passionate about marketing, sales or communications? Our Business Development & Marketing team is the perfect place for anyone who wants to make an impact in these areas. As part of this award‑winning department you'll work to support the firm’s strategy and help drive profitable revenue growth. This two‑year scheme will grant exposure to a creative and fast‑paced Business Development (“BD”) & Marketing environment. You will assist with business development programmes to develop client relationships and win new business, use client relationship management software, collate and draft content for pitches, draft press releases, digital marketing, support marketing campaigns, internal communications and event management.

Eligibility & Requirements

To be eligible for the role, you must have achieved 5 GCSE grades 4/C or above (or equivalent qualifications), including English and Maths, and a 2:1 degree in any discipline. Undergraduates may apply in their final year, graduating before September 2026.

Responsibilities

• Supporting to identify and target new business opportunities across priority sectors, practices and markets.
• You contribute to the design of business development plans aligned to sectors, regional and practice group growth objectives.
• You assist in progressing the client pipeline, including tracking opportunities, maintaining accurate records, and supporting reporting.
• You support with onboarding a new client, as part of assisting to manage client accounts.
• You research markets, clients, and competitors to identify trends, opportunities, and areas for growth.
• You help prepare high‑quality pitch materials, proposals, and credentials for client opportunities.
• Ahead of client meetings, you work closely with the BD team to plan and prepare, including briefing materials and follow‑up actions.
• Assisting your colleagues, you deliver client and industry events and targeted marketing campaigns which focus on relationship building and lead generation.
• You support client engagement initiatives and account management activities.
• Supporting BD, you maintain the firm’s CRM system to highlight activity, including data analysis, client insights, and reporting.
• Where you can, you will assist in driving cross‑selling opportunities by identifying connections across practice areas and client needs.

Key Qualities

• Strong Communication: You can talk and write clearly, and you’re confident communicating with stakeholders of varying seniority.
• Team Player: You enjoy working with others and helping the team and firm achieve its goals.
• Organised: You keep track of your tasks and manage time well, even when things get busy.
• Problem Solver: You proactively seek innovative solutions and aren’t afraid to try new ways of working.
• Attention to Detail: You check your work carefully to make sure information is accurate and nothing is missed.
• Willing to Learn: You’re open to learning new skills, including using new technology/AI tools over time.
• Adaptable: You can handle change and are comfortable with managing multiple competing priorities.
• Analytical: You have an analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data.
• Commercial Awareness: You understand client needs are shaped by wider economic and social factors, building this into your role.
• Motivation & Experience: You are passionate about Business Development and client engagement and may have experience in social media, digital marketing, events/fundraising, market research, sales or with Copilot/Generative AI.

What You Can Expect

With Addleshaw Goddard, you can expect a supportive team culture, a flexible, friendly and state‑of‑the‑art working environment, and an attractive salary and benefits package. For the role of BD & Marketing Graduate, we will reward you with a first‑year salary of £25,000. We have a range of benefits, including access to healthcare, mental health support, wellbeing initiatives and lifestyle programmes.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of a person’s sex, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, background or any other protected characteristic. We are committed to having a diverse team and actively encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds and communities.