Marketing & BD Executive – Large Law firm – Birmingham

We’re looking for a Business Development & Marketing Executive to join a dynamic and fast-paced team that supports firmwide initiatives across Business Development, Bids, Marketing, Communications, and Events. Reporting into the Director of Business Development & Marketing, you’ll work alongside a team of specialists focused on building client relationships, winning work, and raising the firm’s profile across key sectors.

Key Responsibilities

Support Business Development Managers (BDMs) with client and sector plans, and assist in taking new services to market.
Coordinate marketing campaigns and events to boost visibility and generate leads.
Analyse client and sector performance data, producing actionable insights.
Draft content for newsletters, thought leadership, and digital marketing campaigns.
Manage marketing collateral and maintain consistency across brand assets.
Assist in the coordination of key directories and award submissions.
Organise and support firmwide events, webinars, seminars, and client hospitality.
Maintain CRM and email marketing systems, ensuring data is accurate and GDPR-compliant.
Create social media content and manage updates to the website.
Produce pre-recorded content including video and podcasts.
Support with professional headshots, bios, and internal CV systems.
Collaborate on internal projects to enhance marketing and BD capabilities.

The ideal candidate will have:

Previous experience in a business development or marketing role (professional services preferred).
A strong working knowledge of core marketing practices including copywriting, email marketing, content management, and social media.
Experience using CRM and marketing systems (e.g., OnePlace, Vuture).
Exceptional communication skills—written, verbal, and presentation.
Confidence working with senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and work to tight deadlines.
High attention to detail and a problem-solving mindset.
A proactive, self-motivated, and team-oriented attitude.
Willingness to travel within the UK and occasionally work outside normal hours to support events.

ABOUT NORFOLK CAPSEY

Norfolk Capsey is a professional services marketing & business development recruitment specialist. For over twenty five years we’ve been connecting talent with many leading professional services firms in the UK & internationally. Access our website for the latest vacancies and follow our LinkedIn page for vacancies & market updates.

Contact us directly:

Colette Norfolk (Managing Director)

Victoria Capsey (Managing Director)