Ready for a new challenge? We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and forward-thinking individual to join our ambitious Business Development & Marketing team, on a fixed term basis.

You'll demonstrate effective organisation and communication skills, coupled with commercial awareness and a willingness to embrace change. In return, we can offer you the opportunity to broaden your business development & events skills through hands-on experience in a dynamic environment.

About the role

In this role you'll:

• Assist in the implementation of business development and marketing plans

• Assist in the delivery of legal directory submissions

• Assist in the delivery of external events that support our Guernsey BD and marketing initiatives

• Organise operational and logistical aspects of these events, working closely with the BD and marketing team.

• Support lawyers on preparation for business development trips and execution of post-trip follow-up activities

• Use our CRM system to capture, process and report on client, intermediary and BD data

• Support with the delivery of business development initiatives including pitching

• Collaborate with colleagues in the wider local and global Marketing department to coordinate BD activities and communications in support of campaigns and objectives

• Endeavour towards developing an excellent working understanding of the practices, local jurisdiction and markets, key messages and trends, including attending lawyer product training where appropriate

• Perform any other ad hoc duties or projects as required

About you – essential requirements

• Working knowledge of business development / marketing activities and events

• Enthusiasm and proactivity

• Project management skills: ability to manage and prioritise tasks, time, budgets and people in order to meet deadlines

• Proficient in the main Microsoft applications

• Proven ability to develop excellent working relationships with a range of colleagues and key stakeholders across the business

• Effective written and verbal communication and presentation skills

• High attention to detail and accuracy