Senior Business Development & Marketing Executive - 9 Month FTC

The Vacancy

Join Fieldfisher Belfast and help shape our growth.

We are looking for a motivated and commercially minded Senior Business Development & Marketing Executive to join our Belfast office and play a key role in supporting the firm’s continued expansion. Working closely with lawyers and senior business development colleagues, you will be at the heart of how we position our expertise, build client relationships and win new work. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, collaboration and responsibility, and who wants to develop their career within a dynamic, supportive professional services environment. Based in our Belfast Hub, you’ll gain exposure to high profile projects while making a tangible impact on the success of our practice areas.

Please note that this role is a 9-month fixed term contract.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work closely with fee earners and the BD team in the execution of the BD strategy practice and sector on a project-by-project basis, assisting key initiatives:

1. Go to market campaigns
2. Cross selling programs

• Work with the Partners and Fee Earners in the production of BD presentations and marketing material
• Support the Partners and Fee Earners in implementing business development activities including: planning, organisation and project management of a wide range of client-focussed events, newsletters/other targeted client communication and digital sessions
• Manage effective follow-up activity
• Work with the CRM/Digital Marketing Team in the production of regular direct mail and e-mailings, utilising the Firm's CRM system (Interaction)
• Keeping Interaction databases up-to-date and ensuring that all departments are given an opportunity to involve their clients in any activity (and that this is reflected in any database lists)
• Prepare documentation for business development meetings including agendas, emails, client relationship data, business development schedules and other documents

A bit about you

The successful candidate will have several years' experience of working in a Business Development function in a professional services environment (legal experience is highly desired).

The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate business development experience gained from working in an environment related to this role and experience working closely with senior stakeholders.

In addition to this, candidates must be able to demonstrate the following:

• Good desktop publishing skills, particularly PowerPoint and Word
• Very good written skills, able to produce good quality first drafts
• Good data management skills and excel skills
• Excellent organisational and time management skills with the ability to work to deadlines and stay calm under pressure
• Proactive and self-sufficient with the ability to take ownership and manage certain tasks with limited guidance
• Personable and confident, able to build relationships with partners/ key stakeholders (possibly eventually act as intermediaries)
• A flexible and can-do approach, willing to provide varied support across various departments when required

Who are we looking for?

• We don't have a type. We believe our differences are our strength; varied cultures, approaches and experience can only benefit us.

What do we offer?

• You can be yourself: It takes everyone to make us who we are. We’re a culture of diverse perspectives, with each of us making unique contributions that make us better together.
• In the office or WFH?: We think the best balance is more time in the office than at home, so we operate a 60:40 rule.
• Beyond salary: We offer plenty of benefits; private medical insurance, health cash plan, dental insurance, life assurance, critical illness insurance, matched pension contributions up to 7%, holiday trading, plus many more. Visit: Reward & Benefits ¦ Fieldfisher.
• Modern Office Space: Located in the iconic Titanic Quarter with excellent commuter links and parking nearby.

Inclusion is not exclusive:

If all our differences are highlighted, no one stands out for being different. At Fieldfisher, all our rich diversity is celebrated.

We will provide the equipment to allow you to shine, at interview and beyond. Just let us know what you need.

For accessibility information on our Belfast office, visit: Accessing Fieldfisher Belfast Hub ¦ Fieldfisher

What to do next:

• Click 'Apply Now', complete an online application and upload a CV.
• Successful applications will be invited to a 20–30-minute introductory call with a recruiter.
• Every role recruits differently. But we'll always let you know what to expect from the process, so you get no surprises.
• For hybrid opportunities, you'll be invited to visit our offices for a face-to-face meeting.

We recruit on a rolling basis. Your application may be reviewed before the application deadline. We accept applications until we have filled the role.