Marketing & Business Development Assistant in London

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and proactive individual to join our Marketing & Business Development (M&BD) team on a six-month fixed-term contract. The M&BD Administrator / Assistant provides essential support across a wide range of marketing and business development activities. This varied role encompasses client feedback intelligence, ROI tracking of M&BD activities, client briefings, meeting preparation and follow up, coordination of business trips and collation of materials for client programme accounts and referral firms. The successful candidate will play a key part in ensuring operational efficiency, brand consistency, and effective client engagement, underpinning the firm’s growth and client service objectives.

The Marketing and Business Development (M&BD) team at Simmons & Simmons is a dynamic group of value creators, digital innovators, and relationship builders. We are seeking talented individuals with ambition and passion to join our high-performing team, known for its commitment to learning, growth, and excellence. The team benefits from the expertise of seasoned professionals from leading firms and industries. We invest in our talent at all levels, offering extensive training like the 'Future Leaders' programme to nurture the next generation of leaders.

Our innovative efforts, including the award-winning “supercharge” client program, sector-focused campaigns and cross-border group teams, have significantly contributed to the firm’s global reputation and success in attracting top-tier clients. We prioritise continuous improvement and operational excellence, adopting best practices to maintain our competitive edge and align with our purpose of becoming a next generation law firm. Our global M&BD team operates as 'One Team,' valuing contributions from members worldwide and fostering a culture of connection and fun. Joining us means making a definitive impact in a role that values and leverages your contributions.

What will you do:

• Conduct research on clients, market trends, competitor activity to support business development initiatives.
• Maintain records of firm and individual memberships and associations, ensuring value tracking is up to date and leveraged for business development purposes.
• Report and analyse client feedback to track themes and identify opportunities to inform future marketing and BD activities.
• Coordinate marketing materials for client programme accounts and referral firms including updating marketing collateral such as brochures, newsletters and presentations.
• Support the planning and delivery of client events (webinars, roundtables, training, networking events, conferences), including managing invitations, logistics, RSVPs and on-the-day support.
• Coordinate travel arrangements and provide short-term administrative support for all business trips, including tracking and reporting.
• Monitor and report on the return on investment (ROI) for marketing and business development activities, providing insights to inform future strategy.
• Manage administrative tasks such as processing invoices, scheduling meetings, attending meetings, taking minutes and circulating actions, and ensuring all materials adhere to brand guidelines.
• Provide support on ad hoc projects and initiatives across the M&BD team.

What we are looking for:

• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and experience with CRM systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a keen eye for detail in proofreading and client correspondence.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously, including events, reports, and marketing initiatives.
• High level of accuracy in data entry, data analysis, document preparation, and adherence to brand standards.
• Proactive, organised, and able to work both independently and as part of a team.
• A strong desire to learn and develop within a professional services environment.

We offer a competitive package including bonuses dependant on role/level, private medical insurance and pension contribution. Our global skills academy provides our people, regardless of their role and location, with excellent learning opportunities. We have adopted a hybrid working approach with a requirement for a minimum of three days in the office with flexibility dependant on role/team/client demands. We are proud to rank as a Times Top 50 Employer for Gender Equality, a Stonewall Top Global Employer, and a Top 75 Employer for Social Mobility.

We have a range of social and sports committees, summer and winter parties and monthly get togethers. We have a range of diversity networks to connect people and celebrate our differences which is integral to our inclusive culture. All UK offices have their own artwork collections. We have recently introduced a Strategic Advisory Council which is a mix of associates and business services who will propose strategic initiatives that align with our firm’s mission and support the delivery of our business plan.

We are committed to fostering equality, diversity and inclusion within our firm and to ensuring equal employment opportunities. We believe that this commitment creates a vibrant and rewarding work environment.