Job Description

HCB Widdows Mason is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented New Business Assistant to join our growing team. In this role, you will play a vital part in supporting our business development initiatives and ensuring a smooth onboarding process for new clients. This position is ideal for individuals looking to develop their administrative and client management skills in a dynamic environment.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Assisting in the preparation of new business proposals and client onboarding documentation.
• Coordinating communication with potential clients and internal teams to facilitate a seamless intake process.
• Managing and updating client databases, ensuring accuracy and compliance with data protection regulations.
• Conducting research on potential clients and market opportunities.
• Supporting the team with administrative tasks, including scheduling meetings and preparing reports.
• Maintaining a positive relationship with clients throughout their onboarding experience.
• Monitoring progress and following up with clients during the onboarding phase.
• Assisting with internal marketing efforts and initiatives as required.
• Taking enquiries for our Education Law Teams and the services they provide.
• Reporting into the Business Development Manager.

Requirements

• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Detail-oriented with a strong focus on accuracy.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and client service.
• Previous experience in business development or a sales role is advantageous but not essential.

Benefits

Competitive salary dependent on experience

25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Holiday bonus scheme ( up to 12 additional days leave)

Pension scheme

Parking (on a first come first served basis)

Comprehensive training and development opportunities including support to study for professional qualifications

Cycle to work scheme

Firm funded eye tests

Medicash Plan

***Note for recruitment/talent agents/agencies – HCB Widdows Mason Ltd undertakes its own recruitment. The recruitment team here is responsible for managing all vacancies and recruitment processes. We use a direct hiring and referral process as a preference. In order to optimise the range of potential candidates we also work with external recruitment/ talent agencies on an Approved Supplier basis. Our recruitment team will make vacancies known to our Approved Suppliers on an individual basis, so not all Approved Suppliers will be able to make introductions on all vacancies that we operate. If a recruitment / talent agent/agency is not able to access a particular vacancy they have not been listed as an Approved Supplier for that vacancy. If an agent/agency is not an Approved Supplier, but still provides an introduction, or CV, that will be treated as a Speculative Approach. Any and all Speculative Approaches will not be subject to the agent/agency’s terms of business and no introduction fee will be payable. Any and all Speculative Approaches are made on the express understanding by the agent/agency that we may still contact the candidate directly and will not be liable for any introduction fee.