Supports the Charity & Social Enterprise team’s business development and marketing strategy within a law firm. Responsibilities include producing RFP responses and pitch materials, delivering campaigns and events, supporting business plans, managing commercial partnerships, using data to improve performance, and creating website and social media content. The role advises senior stakeholders, builds client and market relationships, and contributes to revenue growth and innovative services.
Bates Wells is seeking a BDM Manager to join our busy BDM team to support their Charity & Social Enterprise team.
This is a 10+ month fixed term contract to cover maternity.
The successful candidate will have a broad marketing and business development law firm background at manager level. They will understand how to externalise and add commercial value to our leading legal expertise. They will understand the importance of high quality client and market intelligence to maintain our position as thought leaders. They will have experience advising, working with and reporting to senior stake holders on the delivery of key campaigns to drive revenue.
The successful candidate will have a broad marketing and business development law firm background at manager level. They will understand how to externalise and add commercial value to our leading legal expertise. They will understand the importance of high quality client and market intelligence to maintain our position as thought leaders. They will have experience advising, working with and reporting to senior stake holders on the delivery of key campaigns to drive revenue.
Key Responsibilities
In this position you will:
• Coordinate and produce ChaSE specific RFP responses and pitch materials for clients. Use your experience to help lawyers with their tender presentations
• Work with the BDMD, ChaSE Clients & Markets Team and BDM Executive to create and deliver our flagship ChaSE event, Spotlight, in 2027
• Work with the BDM Executive to deliver the ChaSE team business plan and develop and support BDM initiatives
• Work with the BDM Executive to create and deliver ChaSE targeted campaigns to raise awareness of our products and services
• Work with the ChaSE Clients & Markets Team and BDM Executive to plan for new and innovative products and services
• Work with the BDM Executive and Assistant to manage the strategic and logistical tasks associated with ChaSE marketing events
• Work with the BDMD and BDM Executive to manage and maximise value from our strategic commercial partnerships
• Use data and metrics to continuously improve and adjust the output of the team
• Draft and post content to the firm's social media channels and website
• Support other members of the BDM team on ad hoc projects
• Specific tasks may change over time, so we’ll need you to be adaptable and flexible as we continue to meet our clients’ needs.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
To thrive in this role you will;
• Have demonstrable experience in a similar role in a law firm.
• Have excellent organisational skills: be a multi-tasker with the ability to manage your own workload, and the workload of others in an efficient and timely manner.
• Have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Demonstrate great attention to detail.
• Be a smart, fast, reliable and enthusiastic team player.
About you
• A seasoned BDM expert who has worked in a similar role to deliver strategic goals and growth, ideally CIM qualified (or equivalent)
• Experience working in a BDM advisory role, advising senior stakeholders in the business.
• A client-centric approach with evidence of adding value and growth.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A creative, solutions-focused outlook.
• The ability to build, maintain and nurture relationships.
• Values that reflect our own and someone who feels inspired working in a firm with a strong social purpose.
Benefits
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.
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.
About
At Bates Wells, we’re not the average law firm. We believe that actions speak louder than words. We strive to do the right thing as a business and to help our clients make a positive impact on their people and society.Recruitment at Bates Wells – The use of AIAt Bates Wells, we are committed to transparency and fairness in our recruitment processes. We understand the importance of ensuring that our methods align with best practices and respect the privacy and rights of all candidates.We would like to clarify that we do not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, sift, score, reject, or approve any recruitment decisions, at any stage of our recruitment process. Our recruitment decisions are made by hiring managers and the HR team, ensuring a personal and thoughtful approach to each candidate.We do utilise AI technology in a limited capacity to enhance our recruitment process. Specifically, we use Metaview to record and transcribe interviews. This tool helps us maintain accurate records of interviews, to support objective scoring of answers based on evidence and ensures that we can review and reflect on the conversations held during the recruitment process. Importantly, Metaview is not used to evaluate candidates or make any decisions regarding their suitability for a role.We are committed to maintaining the highest standards of privacy and fairness in our recruitment processes and will continue to review and update our practices to ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and guidelines.
Bates Wells London, England Office
London, United Kingdom
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