Executive/Business Development Assistant

We are looking for a proactive Executive/Business Development Assistant to join our growing firm. We are looking for someone who is pro-active, with a passion for organisation who wants to help the directors’ with the smooth and efficient running of the firm.

We welcome applications from those wishing to return from a career break and are willing to consider appropriate flexibility and adjusted working arrangements for the right candidate.

Key Responsibilities:

Administrative Assistance

• Schedule and coordinate meetings, conferences, and events for business development activities.
• Prepare, edit, and format documents, reports, and presentations as needed.
• Organize and maintain filing systems, ensuring easy access to important business development materials.
• Provide general administrative support to senior partners and the business development team

Business Development Support

• Maintain and manage the business development CRM system, ensuring accurate and up-to-date client and prospect information.
• Assist in identifying and tracking potential new business opportunities, leads, and client development efforts.
• Research prospective clients, industries, and competitors to inform strategic business development activities.
• Help coordinate outreach to clients, prospects, and referral sources, including preparing emails, letters, and presentations.
• Updating firm social media channels and website in coordination with fee earners

Event Coordination:

• Assist with the planning and logistics of events, seminars, and conferences.
• Support internal and external networking events, ensuring smooth execution and follow-up communications.

Key Requirements:

Experience

• Previous experience as an Administration Assistant, Personal Assistant, Junior Clerk or in a business development support role, ideally within a law firm, professional services, or corporate environment is preferred.
• Experience using CRM systems or managing client databases is preferred.

Skills & Attributes

• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities effectively.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and knowledge of CRM systems.
• Discretion and confidentiality, particularly when handling sensitive client and business information.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Strong organizational skills with a high level of attention to detail.

Please email a cover letter and your CV to talent@slateford.law.

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