Client Development Assistant

We are recruiting a Client Development Assistant (known internally as the Sector Client Assistant) to support the Client Development Manager in managing a portfolio of client relationships across various sectors, delivering a seamless experience for priority clients and relationship teams, and supporting the execution of sector-focused client development activity. Successful applicants will have the opportunity to work closely with senior stakeholders across the firm, gain exposure to strategic client programmes and contribute to the delivery of client relationship plans that support business growth. This role can be based out of Edinburgh, London, Glasgow, Belfast, Manchester, Leeds or Aberdeen and our standard working hours are 9.30am-5.30pm. We operate a 3 days in the office, 2 days from home working model; however, as an inclusive employer, we are willing to consider any flexible working requests.

We are looking for candidates who ideally hold the following skills and experience:

• Experience working within a professional services legal, or a relevant adjacent industry, with exceptional administrative skills.
• Experience supporting key account management, client development or client administration activities, including recording notes & actions from meetings.
• Experience preparing client reporting, tracking actions and maintaining operational or pipeline management systems - experience of using CRM systems such as InterAction would be highly advantageous.
• Experience coordinating multiple stakeholders and managing competing priorities.
• Experience supporting bids, proposals or client development initiatives.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, including producing reports, presentations and supporting documentation.
• Proactive approach with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.