Marketing & Business Development Assistant

M&BD Administrator / Assistant

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and proactive individual to join our Marketing & Business Development (M&BD) team on a six-month fixed-term contract.

The M&BD Administrator / Assistant provides essential support across a wide range of marketing and business development activities. This varied role encompasses client feedback intelligence, ROI tracking of M&BD activities, client briefings, meeting preparation and follow up, coordination of business trips and collation of materials for client programme accounts and referral firms. The successful candidate will play a key part in ensuring operational efficiency, brand consistency, and effective client engagement, underpinning the firm's growth and client service objectives.

The M&BD Team

Uniting the firm's expertise to meet clients' global needs…

The Marketing and Business Development (M&BD) team at Simmons & Simmons is a dynamic group of value creators, digital innovators, and relationship builders. We're seeking talented individuals with ambition and passion to join our high-performing team, known for its commitment to learning, growth, and excellence.

The team benefits from the expertise of seasoned professionals from leading firms and industries. We invest in our talent at all levels, offering extensive training like the 'Future Leaders' programme to nurture the next generation of leaders.

Our innovative efforts, including the award-winning "supercharge" client program, sector-focused campaigns and cross-border group teams, have significantly contributed to the firm's global reputation and success in attracting top-tier clients.

We prioritise continuous improvement and operational excellence, adopting best practices to maintain our competitive edge and align with our purpose of becoming a next generation law firm.

Our global M&BD team operates as 'One Team,' valuing contributions from members worldwide and fostering a culture of connection and fun. Joining us means making a definitive impact in a role that values and leverages your contributions.

What Will You Do

• Conduct research: on clients, market trends, competitor activity to support business development initiatives.
• Associations / Memberships Tracking: Maintain records of firm and individual memberships and associations, ensuring value tracking is up to date and leveraged for business development purposes.
• Client feedback Intelligence: report and analyse client feedback to track themes and identify opportunities to inform future marketing and BD activities. Ensure learnings are shared and applied for continuous improvement and client satisfaction.
• Marketing Support: Coordinate marketing materials for client programme accounts and referral firms including updating marketing collateral such as brochures, newsletters and presentations.
• Event coordination: support the planning and delivery of client events (webinars, roundtables, training, networking events, conferences), including managing invitations, logistics, RSVPs and on-the-day support. Track campaign and event relationships to ensure effective follow-up and reporting.
• Travel Coordination: Coordinate travel arrangements and provide short-term administrative support for all business trips, including tracking and reporting.
• ROI Tracking: Monitor and report on the return on investment (ROI) for marketing and business development activities, providing insights to inform future strategy.
• General Administration: Manage administrative tasks such as processing invoices, scheduling meetings, attending meetings, taking minutes and circulating actions, and ensuring all materials adhere to brand guidelines. Build and improve on existing administrative processes.
• Collaboration: providing support on ad hoc projects and initiatives across the M&BD team. Work collaboratively with colleagues and management to deliver firm-wide projects.

What We Are Looking For

• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and experience with CRM systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a keen eye for detail in proofreading and client correspondence.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously, including events, reports, and marketing initiatives.
• High level of accuracy in data entry, data analysis, document preparation, and adherence to brand standards.
• Proactive, organised, and able to work both independently and as part of a team.
• A strong desire to learn and develop within a professional services environment.

Here At Simmons & Simmons

At Simmons, we are proud of our collaborative, open and non-hierarchical culture, where everyone is treated with respect and dignity and the wellbeing of our people is paramount. Our dynamic minds work as one integrated team, partnering with leading organisations on inspirational and thought-provoking projects that matter. From day one, irrespective of job title, qualification or background, everyone's voice is heard, and you are encouraged to have an enquiring mind and share ideas that drive the firm forward. Through innovative learning and development opportunities, you will have a platform to excel, exceed your career ambitions, and achieve things you never thought possible.

Some Key Information

• We offer a competitive package including bonuses dependant on role/level, private medical insurance and pension contribution.
• Our global skills academy provides our people, regardless of their role and location, with excellent learning opportunities (including live workshops, podcasts, short videos and practical learning experiences).
• We have adopted a hybrid working approach with a requirement for a minimum of three days in the office with flexibility dependant on role/team/client demands.
• We are proud to rank as a Times Top 50 Employer for Gender Equality, a Stonewall Top Global Employer, and a Top 75 Employer for Social Mobility.
• We have a range of social and sports committees, summer and winter parties and monthly get togethers.
• We have a range of diversity networks to connect people and celebrate our differences which is integral to our inclusive culture.
• All UK offices have their own artwork collections – including Damien Hirst and Tracey Emin pieces in the London office. We have a long-standing history in supporting the art community especially up-and-coming artists.
• We have recently introduced a Strategic Advisory Council which is a mix of associates and business services who will propose strategic initiatives that align with our firm's mission and support the delivery of our business plan, shaping the future of our next-generation law firm.
• Our in-house generative AI tool, Percy, won the 'Innovation in Automation and AI Tools' category at the 2024 FT Innovative Lawyers Europe Awards. This achievement highlights our commitment to technological innovation and client service.
• We have been commended in The Times Best Law Firms 2026 across three categories: construction, employment, and intellectual property. Our profile is highly positive, highlighting our sector specialisms and notable case and transactional work.

Equal Opportunities

We are committed to fostering equality, diversity and inclusion within our firm and to ensuring equal employment opportunities. We believe that this commitment creates a vibrant and rewarding work environment. We are therefore committed to:

• Upholding equal opportunities, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, belief, age, disability, sexual orientation, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity, marital status, or pregnancy, including maternity and paternity. This commitment extends to addressing any instances of perceived or associative discrimination and harassment. We also ensure fair treatment during recruitment and selection processes for those who are serving or have served in the armed forces, along with their families.
• Accommodating requests for flexible working arrangements whenever possible. We encourage you to discuss your needs with us if this is something you require.
• Making our roles accessible to individuals with diverse abilities. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know so we can meet your needs.
• We offer a range of employee networks to support our colleagues. More information about these networks can be found in the D&I Information booklet that candidates are sent when invited to interview.

We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every single requirement. We are looking for individuals who are passionate and eager to learn and grow with us. Your unique experiences and perspectives could be a great addition to our team.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

If you're interested in finding out more about this position, please contact the Recruitment Team.