Marketing & Business Development Senior Executive

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* The role:

** We have an exciting opportunity for a Marketing & Business Development Senior Executive to join our M&BD  a key source of knowledge within M&BD team about the work our FM team does – The individual in this role must develop good knowledge about the work offered by our FM practice group (should learn about our capabilities in each of the FM sub-groups: Real Estate, SFD, DCM, Tax, FS Reg, FS Funds and Banking) in order to ensure events and marketing are relevant to the teams.

Briefing marketing activity into the M&BD Hub (Hub) /undertaking ad hoc marketing activity – work closely with the Hub team, monitoring and reviewing and providing feedback on output; process quick changes to marketing collateral (where sending to Hub will take longer); collaborate with Hub on event logistics.
** 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:
*** Profile-raising – working with PR, digital and events leads to effectively action opportunities to raise our profile in the areas of law covered by the FM IPG including the development and maintenance of creative content and collateral.
* Support development of thought leadership campaigns and assist senior campaigns and strategic projects manager in delivering each campaign through the FM IPG.
* Reporting – prepare and deliver high-level updates for Practices & Markets and Sector teams, Client Managers, Campaigns Lead, regional team and others in the business on key trends and opportunities – contribute to brainstorming discussions on how we can develop the opportunities highlighted.
* Business planning and budget management – be very familiar with the FM IPG BD plan and related budget; work with the FM practice groups heads to plan event and marketing activities and ensure all activities are done to budget. Ensure correct budget sign-off procedures are followed for unplanned activities
* CRM – be familiar with Inter Action, briefing tasks into the M&BD Hub where appropriate, and completing tasks where more efficient to do so.
* Website and intranet updates – ensuring all website and intranet content for the FM IPG is kept up to date, briefing tasks into the M&BD Hub where appropriate.
* Directory submissions – work where required on directory submissions for FM practice groups, including creating first draft, liaising with fee/earners, submitting to the legal directories and follow-up on interviews during the research period and results.
* Events – coordinate and execute FM events hosted by the firm or with the participation of third parties.
* New Partner integration:
Ensure seamless integration of new Partners into the CoComm IPG. Gather insights from new Partners regarding our reputation and competitive positioning, as well as insights into successful approaches by other firms.
* Cross-sector collaboration:
Liaise with sector and regional teams to understand the firm's sectors expertise and ensure…