Business Development – Marketing Assistant

Bates Wells

Business Development and Marketing Assistant supporting the BDM team in London. Coordinating marketing activities and stakeholder engagement in a professional services environment.

Posted 7/26/2026full-timeLondon • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong communication and organizational skills while effectively supporting the BDM team in client reporting, event coordination, and marketing initiatives. Proficient in Microsoft Office tools and adaptable to new platforms, with a focus on teamwork and client-centric approaches.

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Excellent Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsMicrosoft ExcelClient-Centric ApproachTeamwork

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Soft Skills

Attention to DetailMulti-TaskingEnthusiastic Team PlayerResults-Focused Mentality

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft PowerPointMicrosoft WordEmailing Platform

Industry Keywords

BDM StrategyClient ReportingEvent CoordinationMarketing CollateralBranded Goods

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the BDM team in delivering the BDM strategy to our key stakeholders.
Support the BDM team with client reporting and metrics.
Support the BDM team in co-ordinating events and webinars.
Support the BDM team in co-ordinating campaigns and other activities.
Work with the BDM team on the upkeep of our website.
Work with the BDM team to co-ordinate social posts.
Work within the emailing platform to create mailing campaigns and keep mailing list data up-to-date.
Produce ad hoc reports and research as required.
Work with the BDM team to create marketing collateral and keep our internal library up to date.
Support the external legal directory consultant in the production of our annual submissions.
Identify and purchase branded goods as required.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
Demonstrate great attention to detail.
Be a smart, fast, reliable and enthusiastic team player.
Have excellent organisational skills: be a multi-tasker with the ability to manage assigned tasks in an efficient and timely manner.
Have a good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Power Point and Word.
Be able to adapt and use new platforms quickly and effectively.
The ability to build, maintain and nurture relationships.
A client-centric approach.
Teamwork – there is a place for individual effort but we highly value a collaborative approach.
A results-focused mentality – we hope you’ll challenge the status quo if you feel it’ll benefit our work.
You share our values and want to make a difference.
You want to feel that you are a part of the Bates Wells experience and ‘belong’.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Impact-Driven Purpose: We align profit with social purpose to create lasting positive impact for our people, communities, and planet.
Committed to the Climate: Through our Climate Programme, we reduce environmental impact and drive a just transition to net zero.
Championing Inclusion: We foster a diverse, inclusive culture where creativity and innovation thrive.
Flexible and Hybrid Working: Our hybrid model supports balance, with part-time options and at least two office days weekly.
Progressive Benefits: We offer green pensions, IVF support, private healthcare, and more for your well-being and growth.