Business Development and Marketing Executive

About the job Reddie & Grose LLP is an internationally renowned firm of European and United Kingdom patent, trade mark and design attorneys. Our experienced team of over 100 IP professionals based in London, Cambridge, Munich and The Hague includes specialists in a wide range of technical disciplines. We offer services for a wide range of industries, with particular strengths in electronics and software, mechanical engineering, chemistry, pharmaceuticals and biotechnology. Our trade mark team provides specialist advice on branding and trade mark work; we also have a specialist team handling plant variety protection. OUR VALUES At Reddie & Grose LLP, our commitment to fostering an inclusive and diverse environment is anchored in our core values. These values were established through the collective contributions and insights of everyone at our firm. BE OPEN We want trust to be at the core of our firm and we believe clarity and transparency in our decisions and actions are key to building it. BELONG TOGETHER We actively foster a friendly working culture where we create opportunities for people to connect, collaborate and belong. Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusivity drives us to continually improve our culture, ensuring that everyone feels heard and welcomed. EXCELLING FOR CLIENTS We are a team who excel at meeting our clients’ needs, proudly offering bespoke and high-quality services. Driven by continuous improvement and an unrelenting commitment to quality, we prioritise opportunities for our clients. LEADING THE WAY We empower our people to lead the way, nurturing a culture of curiosity and a relentless pursuit of knowledge and continuous learning. THE ROLE: We are seeking a Business Development and Marketing Executive to join our expanding team on a permanent basis. Reporting to the Business Development and Marketing Director, this role is responsible for supporting the day to day delivery of the firm’s business development and marketing activities, working closely with various groups of patent and trade mark attorneys. Duties will include but not limited to, attending meetings, preparing business development reports, and acting as the day to day Business Development & Marketing team contact for members of the firm on initiatives and projects throughout the year as determined by the Business Development & Marketing Director. The role is supported by a Business Development and Marketing Administrator. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: * Help drive and support business development and profile raising activities across the firm. * Support and coordinate the firm’s key client and client development programmes. * Provide guidance on business development for fee earners attending international trips and conferences. * Ensure that ideas and initiatives are communicated across the firm (e.g. by providing input to meetings, intranet resources, or other internal communications) to ensure that different groups are aware of each others’ activities. * Provide support to the UK referrers programme as required. * Assist with the generation of reports to support business development meetings, practice group meetings and Executive Committee meetings as required, ensuring that appropriate and accurate data is included from Inprotech and other relevant sources. * Assist fee earners in the preparation of formal and informal pitches for new business ensuring best practice is followed in the pitch process and that the final proposal documentation is appropriate. * Develop and maintain useful materials such as general collateral, testimonials, case studies, directory materials etc. * Write submissions to the major legal directories, liaising with partners and attorneys ensuring deadlines are met. * Liaise with the firm’s PR advisers and assist where necessary with the placing of articles and with providing press comment from attorneys. * Planning and delivery of events. SYSTEMS USED: * Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) * Inprotech Records System * Internet and web-based research portals (Beauhurst, IP Pilot) * Intranet (SharePoint) * Website content management system. PERSON SPECIFICATION: SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE * Educated to degree level (or equivalent) * Excellent communication & interpersonal skills; confident in engaging with people at all levels * Experience of supporting and implementing impactful business plans and initiatives * Key account management experience is an advantage * Experience of a professional services environment is an advantage * High standard of written English, numeracy and analytical skills * Eager to learn and understand the business * Ability to work unsupervised as well as in a team * Hard working and enthusiastic. BENEFITS 26 days annual leave plus all bank and public holidays Hybrid working (40% office / 60% working from home) Christmas bonus Private pension scheme (with optional salary sacrifice) Group Life Assurance (3 x salary) Family friendly policies Cycle to work scheme (salary sacrifice scheme) Eye care vouchers Employee Assistance Programme Employee benefits platform Paid charity leave day Interest free season ticket loans Private medical scheme EQUALITY, DIVERSITY, INCLUSION AND BELONGING Reddie & Grose LLP is an equal opportunities employer. It is essential that equality of opportunity and the absence of unfair discrimination be at the core of all the firm’s policies and activities. We value diversity and ensure that all employment decisions are based on merit, competence, and potential. Every individual's uniqueness enhances our collective strength. We are members of IP Inclusive and have been actively involved in Women in IP, IP & ME, IP Out and IP Ability