Business Development Operations Assistant

At Wrigleys Solicitors, we're recruiting for a Business Development Operations Assistant to provide administration support to our Business Development (BD) and Events Managers in the day‑to‑day delivery of business development activity across the firm. You can be based in either Leeds or Sheffield, provided you are happy to travel to our other offices when required (with notice).

We offer a fantastic range of benefits including a generous holiday entitlement and purchase scheme, a pension, private medical insurance, an employee assistance programme, life assurance, employee wellness initiatives, agile working, and invitations to social events throughout the year. Wrigleys is a well‑established, reputable firm of specialist Solicitors. We have offices in Leeds, Sheffield, and Newcastle. We represent clients across the UK and are considered one of the leading expert practices outside of London.

At Wrigleys we pride ourselves on delivering specialist legal services to our clients within a professional yet friendly and authentic environment. Our culture is built on our purpose of putting people at the centre of what we do, and our values guide us in all aspects of our work with clients and each other. Together with our supportive leadership team, we offer a collegiate culture where everyone has a voice, and we encourage collaboration, innovation, and growth.

What you’ll be doing as Business Development Operations Assistant at Wrigleys Solicitors?

• You will be responsible for delivering high‑quality day‑to‑day administrative support, ensuring tasks are completed accurately and on time.
• The role includes maintaining good document management practices, including organising and filing documents and archiving or removing outdated materials.
• Track and report on business development activity, including ROI, performance metrics and monthly/quarterly reporting.
• Provide day‑to‑day administrative support to BD Managers, including inbox management, diary coordination and report production.
• Provide cover across the BD & Events team as required.
• Support internal and external events, including on‑the‑day assistance when needed.
• Maintain and update website, intranet and social media content, working with colleagues to optimise copy and support SEO.
• Assist with legal directory submissions, awards entries and client communications, including mailing list management.
• Manage BD‑related memberships, subscriptions and tender documentation.
• Support the creation and coordination of firmwide social media and website content.
• Maintain accurate CRM records and related data outputs within agreed deadlines.

What we’re looking for in a Business Development Operations Assistant:

• Previous experience providing administrative support to a busy team is essential.
• Experience working in a professional services environment is preferred.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook, with confidence working with data.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively at all levels in a fast‑paced environment.
• Good analytical, written and verbal communication skills, with high attention to detail and accuracy.
• Highly organised, with the ability to prioritise workloads, manage competing deadlines and meet expectations.
• Previous experience using social media professionally would be beneficial.

Equality and Diversity

Individual differences are embraced at Wrigleys, and by putting people at the centre of what we do, we strive to create an inclusive working environment in which colleagues feel supported and can be themselves.