Business Development Executive in Suffolk

Birketts is a full service, UK Top 50 law firm. With a heritage spanning 160 years, we have more than 700 lawyers and legal professionals and over 600 staff based in Bristol, Cambridge, Chelmsford, Ipswich, London, Norwich and Sevenoaks. We advise businesses, government and public sector organisations and individuals in the UK and internationally across four principal practice groups: Real Estate, Corporate Services, Dispute Resolution and Private Client.

We are defined by our Next Level Law proposition. We work with our clients as a proactive partner, horizon scanning and thinking ahead to the changes, challenges or opportunities that they may face. Next Level Law is also applied to our people. Our collegiate culture means everyone is encouraged to achieve their next level in everything they do.

The Business Development and Marketing Team sits within our wider Business Services Division. The team work together in support of the firm’s vision, mission and values. The team are responsible for the firm’s Business Development, PR and Communications, CRM, Campaigns and Events, as well as tender and proposal management.

The Business Development Executive (BDE) will play a key role in driving the success of the firm’s designated practice and sector groups. The BDE will develop an in-depth understanding of these groups, their priorities and their markets.

• Responsible for supporting the following practice group teams: Employment, Private Wealth Disputes, Court of Protection.
• Responsible for supporting the following sector groups: Food and Beverage & Financial Services.
• Work with the Leads of the responsible practice group teams and sector groups to develop and deliver their strategic business plans and budgets.
• Monitor spend against budget and report on return on investment (ROI).
• Proactively support, contribute to and coordinate regular practice and sector group meetings.
• Act as the first point of contact for business development and marketing queries.
• Work with the CRM and Data Team to support Practice Team Leads and Sector Team Leads.
• Support the Leads in identifying potential new areas of business and client segments.
• Coordinate and project-manage events and sponsorships.
• Work with the Client Development Team to ensure close collaboration.
• Produce bids relating to the responsible practice group teams and sector groups.
• Ensure that the Leads are aware of all relevant bid opportunities.
• Work with the Digital Team to ensure content remains current and relevant.
• Direct the drafting and production of marketing collateral.
• Identify external opportunities to promote the work of the responsible practice group teams and sector groups.
• Develop thought leadership programmes.

A solid background in business development and marketing, with broad experience across the full marketing mix, ideally gained in a professional services environment is required. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, well-developed interpersonal skills, and a strong understanding of marketing and business development processes are essential.

Birketts is a flexible business which has embraced a hybrid working model where our colleagues enjoy a mix of home and office working. This role attracts a split of 60% office days and 40% working from home days per week.

As a Birketts colleague, you will be eligible to receive a wide range of benefits including 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays, Private Healthcare, Pension Scheme, Life Assurance, and more.

At Birketts, our culture is driven by ambition and a commitment to positively impact all the communities we serve. We are dedicated to the success, development, and wellbeing of our colleagues, helping them achieve their goals and seize the opportunities that come with our growth. Birketts is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer.