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Client Development Assistant

Transformation and Client Delivery

 Work for a place that works for you…

At Stephens Scown, every day is what we make it. So we make it matter. Doing notable work for notable clients, building our skills with talented people and having a positive impact on our communities sits at the heart of everything we do.

We don’t just say it, we live it. Our commitment to our people, clients and communities runs through our DNA. We are employee-owned, we are a Certified B CorporationTM, and we are featured in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2025 list – ensuring our culture and ethos of going above and beyond for our people, our colleagues and our communities is recognised nationally.

The Role

We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Client Development Assistant to support our growing Business Development function across all office locations. The successful candidate will provide essential administrative, coordination, and client‑facing support to ensure we deliver a responsive, high‑quality service to teams, help drive new business opportunities, and strengthen our ability to win work.

As demand for BD support increases, particularly around tendering, strategic client engagement and training delivery, this role will be instrumental in enhancing our capacity, improving turnaround times, and enabling the BD team to focus on higher‑level strategic initiatives

Key Responsibilities include:

  • Prepare and complete tender documentation, including compliance forms, standard information collation, and coordination of supporting materials
  • Assist BD colleagues in preparing for client meetings, events, seminars, and webinars
  • Provide follow‑up support after events to enhance conversion rates and help generate new leads
  • Support BD requests across all office locations
  • Coordinate logistics, materials, and follow‑up actions to ensure smooth and effective delivery
  • Maintain organised systems for data, templates, and resources to support BD efficiency
  • Undertake general administrative tasks to allow senior BD staff to focus on strategic work

About You

  • Exceptional organisational skills with strong administrative capability
  • Reliable, self‑motivated and able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work under pressure, manage tight deadlines, and adapt quickly to changing priorities
  • Interest in business development, client engagement, and securing new work
  • Ability to apply a commercial mindset to tasks and suggest improvements

What we can offer you

  • We offer a competitive salary and an impressive array of benefits and rewards. Not least of these is through the Firm’s employee-ownership status, where every employee is listened to, helps to realise our vision and receives an equal share in our annual profit-share.
  • Our hybrid working model and approach to flexible working enables our people to share their working time between home and the office to support a healthy work / life balance.
  • Employee benefits – including 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays and your birthday), private medical insurance, group life assurance, access to a comprehensive range of wellbeing support, and three additional days’ paid leave to support good causes.
  • Progression opportunities – including, regular training, qualification options, mentorship, and continued professional development.

Why Stephens Scown?

Being Great Matters…

Working here is something else entirely. It’s a place where we can step up to tough challenges with people so good they inspire us to be better. We proudly work in a beautiful part of the country, go beyond expectations and achieve things that matter.

Owning It Matters…

We’re the UK’s first major employee-owned law firm. But more than this, we’re people-centred, people-powered. We do what it takes to help each other overcome every challenge. Whatever’s happening in the world, empowering our people is what matters.

Doing Good Matters…

Our communities and colleagues give us a lot to be thankful for. So we try to make them feel as valued as our clients. Whether we’re digging deep and giving our time and money, picking up rubbish from our streets and beaches, at Stephens Scown, if it’s right, it matters.

Having Fun Matters…

We might have the expertise of a top city firm, but outside our offices there’s not a skyscraper in sight. Whether we’re getting to know our clients on our local beach or having fun in the park with colleagues, we’re all about living a life enriched by work. Making the fun matter.

Apply for this position

If this sounds like you and you would like to be considered for this opportunity, please send your application by email enclosing an up to date CV to Careers@stephens-scown.co.uk or by post to: HR Department, Stephens Scown LLP, Curzon House, Southernhay West, Exeter, EX1 1RS

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At Stephens Scown, we believe that a diverse workforce delivers better results for our clients and creates a happier workplace where everyone feels valued and appreciated. Therefore we welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds, abilities and beliefs.

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