Business Development Assistant

Forbes Solicitors' business development team is looking for a Business Development Assistant to join their Marketing and Business Development team to support our teams and sectors across the firm. This is a full-time role working 36.25 hours per week, Monday- Friday, based at our Gordon House office, with the option for hybrid working available.

This is a great opportunity for someone looking for the next step in their career to work in a collaborative and professional team. Whilst the role will be working to the fast-pace, customer focus and high standards of a law firm, the role will also provide a sustainable work-life balance and relate to the regional area in which it is based.

Reporting into the Business Development Manager you will be a highly motivated, commercially astute individual, who will help move forward business development plans that will drive the growth of the teams across the Firm.

You will have a natural flare for stakeholder engagement and the drive to make things happen.

The role will be responsible for delivering successful outcomes such as:

Supporting with producing proposals, capability documents and assisting with tenders to support in the winning of new clients/ retention of existing clients;
Supporting with pulling together research on potential new targets and opportunities to help drive growth across all teams;
Supporting with organising targeted business development events, training sessions and hospitality;
Logging and monitoring of external referrals to manage reciprocity;
Updating Partner with information such as dormant clients to ensure our data is accurate;
Supporting on Business Development projects as and when required.
Organisation
Forbes Solicitors offer the full range of legal services to individuals, commercial clients and a number of specialist sectors where we excel nationally. We have offices across the North but our roots are firmly based in Lancashire. Our clients tell us that we stand out from other firms. We are real people who are passionate about getting the best results. Working together and listening to our clients, we provide genuine and practical advice.

5 GCSE's at Grades C/4 or above (or equivalent) ;
have or working towards 3 - A Levels at grade C and above (or equivalent, i.e. BTEC)
have good communication skills, both written and verbal;
ability to prioritise tasks, meet deadlines and undertake various administrative duties;
have proven competence in their IT skills (Outlook, Word, and other systems experience);
have the ability to work as part of a team;
have excellent attention to detail and organisational skills;
have an interest in long term development/progression in the department;
aligns with the Forbes Values;
We will also consider applications from those who are looking for a 12 month fixed term student placement as part of their ongoing studies. If this is something you are looking for, please let us know on your application.

We are committed to being supporting organisation that keeps the people at the focus and therefore we offer a range of additional benefits including:

Competitive Salary;
33 Days Annual Leave, including bank holidays;
Annual Leave Purchase Scheme (Subject to T&Cs);
A day off for your Birthday;
Ongoing Training and Development;
Progression Opportunities;
Company Pension;
Service Awards;
Health Care Benefits (Health Cash Back Plan and Mental Health Counselling Services);
Other Employee Discounts;
Recruitment and Legal Department Referrals (Subject to T&C's);
Annual Events.
Applying
If you are interested in this role specifically or just working at Forbes Solicitors please do head to our website to learn more about us.