JOB DESCRIPTION: BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANT

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1 JOB DESCRIPTION: BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANT Full time - 12 month fixed term contract Closing date: 3 rd April 2018, 11am Salary: 22,000 for the duration of the contract. Positive Action Statement Matrix strives to be an equal opportunities employer and is committed to diversity amongst its staff and members. We therefore encourage and welcome applications from women, people of minority ethnic origin and people with disabilities, as well as candidates from other groups which are underrepresented in the legal sector. We will make reasonable adjustments to enable disabled candidates to demonstrate their suitability for the position. What is Matrix? Matrix is a barristers chambers located in Gray s Inn, London and Geneva. We are a group of independent and specialist lawyers and support staff who work in a wide range of areas of law. We work throughout the UK and have extensive experience internationally. We are an innovative provider of legal services and are proud of our reputation as an organisation. Our actions are guided by our core values, which outline our principles as an organisation and govern how we work. They mean that our lawyers and staff are committed to equality and fairness in all aspects of their work. We operate within a modern environment, where diversity, accessibility and client care are widely championed. The Role The Business Development Assistant will work with the Practice Desk, who manage the practice of barristers at Matrix, and the Marketing Team to support us in our business development across the organisation. This includes assisting in the development of our individual practice areas, our international brand, organising attendance at business development trips and conferences, and supporting members of the team in building client relationships. The role requires an interest in business development or marketing, as well as interest and relevant experience in data analysis, including experience with using Excel. The role requires basic project management skills, including organising plans, tracking progress of plans and following up on activities where required. You will also need to learn quickly, move from one activity to another, and have motivation to drive plans forward during busy periods. This role would suit a recent graduate, but this is not a requirement. Interested? What now? Please complete the application form within this pack and return it to Alice Brighouse at recruitment@matrixlaw.co.uk or via hard copy to Alice at Matrix, Griffin Building, Gray s Inn, London WC1R 5LN. The closing date for applications is 3 rd April 2018 at 11am.

2 Guidance for completing our form Your application form is the first stage of the recruitment process and it is the only basis on which we make a selection for interview. When completing the application form please address each of the skills listed in the table below. Where possible please provide examples relating to your previous experience. As a guideline, each point should be addressed in less than 250 words. Skill and/or duty /Desirable 1. Demonstrable interest in business development or marketing. 2. Ability to work in a team, collaborate and work well with others. 3. Ability to handle a diverse workload, manage your time and meet deadlines. 4. Very good organisational skills and attention to detail. 5. Ability to take initiative and drive plans forward. 6. Excellent written ability and very good verbal ability, including some experience of summarising a large amount of information. 7. Project management experience, or qualification, or demonstration of basic project management skills. 8. Good data analysis and numerical skills, including experience of Microsoft Excel. 9. Good level of IT literacy including the use of the Microsoft Office suite of products, in particular Word. 10. Commitment and understanding of Matrix core values. 11. Experience of business development in barristers chambers, a law firm or the legal sector. 12. Experience and knowledge of LEX chambers management system, other chambers system, or other client relationship management system. Desirable Desirable What you can offer us Duties: 1. Support the business development of individual practice areas and the organisation as whole, as directed by the Practice Director.

3 2. Create and track action plans for the development of practice areas, including following up with colleagues where appropriate. 3. Analyse data on business development and client relationships, and producing initial summaries for the benefit of other colleagues. 4. Engage in research for business development purposes. 5. Writing short contact reports and longer reports on trips and business development initiatives. 6. Organise meetings and, on occasion, assist with events that are related to business development projects. 7. Assist in the organisation of business development trips, particularly overseas trips. 8. Assist in the development of an enhanced client relationship management system. 9. Involvement and participation in staff activities and Matrix life. 10. Contribute to meetings of the staff team and other committees where applicable. 11. Where appropriate, participate in other working or project groups that may be formed from time-to-time to take forward operational or strategic plans. What we can offer you The post is full-time (40 hours per week.) The position is paid a salary of 22,000 for the duration of the contract. 23 days holiday per year. Matrix opening hours are Monday to Friday, 8am to 7pm. Your usual working hours will be 9am 6pm. You will be automatically enrolled into the Aviva group pension Scheme. You can opt out of this. Matrix participates in the Bike to Work scheme. Three months probationary period. An interest free travel loan is available on the successful completion of probationary period. Three months notice period. Development and Progression Opportunities The post-holder will be appraised on a regular basis and specific training and development opportunities will be agreed. Matrix is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all staff. We will not discriminate on grounds of gender, race, nationality or ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age or any other factor irrelevant to a person s work. Assessment for recruitment and career progression purposes is based entirely on the individual s ability and suitability for the work. We are committed to providing staff of all ages and backgrounds with opportunities to maximise their skills and achieve their potential. We are also an accredited Investors in People platinum organisation. Matrix is founded on the following Core Values: A commitment to working together to deliver legal services Teamwork and co-operation are important values. Although lawyers and associate members of Matrix are individual practitioners, they are committed to working together to deliver legal services including, in particular, through sharing legal knowledge and experience.

4 A democratic structure Within the management structure, all lawyers have an equal say in the running of the organisation. Client care and quality of service Individually and as an organisation we are committed to providing a high quality of client care and legal service. Closer links between practising and academic lawyers Academic lawyers have historically been an under used resource at the bar. We are committed to enhancing collaboration with academic lawyers. Continuing education Matrix is committed to the continuing education of its members, associates and staff, for example by regular internal seminars and discussion groups and by supporting staff who wish to undertake relevant training and education. Efficiency in administration and management The organisation is committed to being professionally managed, using efficient and effective administrative procedures and systems, including state-of-the-art information technologies. Environment Matrix will take all reasonable steps to reduce the negative impacts of its activities on the environment including minimising its contribution to climate change except where the cost of doing so is wholly disproportionate to the benefit gained. Ethical legal practice Lawyers and associates members of Matrix have a shared commitment to the legal profession s wider responsibilities to society. Independence We are independent practitioners with a professional obligation to promote the interests of our clients, whoever they may be. The organisation is committed to the protection of individuals rights as well as the interests of corporate clients and public and governmental bodies. Innovation We are committed to innovation, for example by experimenting with new ways of delivering legal services. The organisation is committed to breaking down the traditional barriers between other providers of legal services.

5 Practice diversity We are committed to respecting the diverse practice aspirations of each member. The organisation is run as an efficient business, although the maximisation of income generation is not the principal goal of the organisation itself. Promotion of equality of opportunity The organisation seeks actively to promote equality of opportunity. It is a long term aspiration that the organisation be comprised of roughly equal proportions of women and men, and that minorities be properly represented. It is one of the aims of the organisation to help facilitate access to the legal profession to those traditionally excluded. Public service ethos We are committed to a public service ethos. This includes a commitment to publicly funded work (including for public authorities), public interest litigation and, where appropriate, pro bono work. Such work is held in equal esteem with private client work. Respect and courtesy Matrix is committed to ensuring that all those who work within the organisation are treated with equal respect and courtesy at all times. Training We are committed to offering training opportunities, including traineeships and other forms of training to members of the legal profession.. Work life balance Matrix is committed to enabling all those who work within the organisation to achieve a proper balance between their working and home life.