Business developement and Marketing executive - Directions Recruitment Specialists : Job Details

Are you currently working in legal business development or marketing and ready to broaden your impact? We’re hiring a Business Development & Marketing Executive to join our Clients Team.

This is a great opportunity to move in-house to a leading economics consultancy, using your existing skills in directories, events, pitches, and client development in a highly collaborative environment.

About the Role

Reporting to the Senior Marketing & Business Development Advisor, you will work closely with practice leaders and client-facing economists to support BD and marketing plans. This is a hands-on, visible role with scope to contribute to strategic campaigns and key client initiatives across the firm.

Key Responsibilities:

• Legal Directories & Awards: Coordinate submissions for practice groups; liaise with consultants to gather content and manage timelines; track outcomes and promote wins.
• Client Events & Conferences: Secure speaking opportunities and sponsorships, manage budgets and logistics, and maximise profile through pre- and post-event marketing.
• CRM & Targeting: Maintain our CRM, segment client data, and produce targeted mailing lists for events, thought leadership, and campaigns.
• Content & Collateral: Write and upload content for the website and LinkedIn; support consultants with credentials, pitch decks, and marketing materials.
• Market Research: Track competitor activity, gather insights, and support campaign evaluation.

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone with experience in a professional services firm (ideally legal or consulting) who understands how BD and marketing supports fee earners and drives client relationships. You’ll be confident working with senior stakeholders and managing multiple projects at once.

You’ll bring:

• Experience preparing legal directory and award submissions
• Familiarity with event and conference planning
• Strong writing skills for web, social media, and client-facing materials
• Confidence working with CRM systems (InterAction experience a plus)
• An understanding of GDPR and data governance
• A proactive, collaborative mindset with strong organisational skills