Senior Marketing & Business Development Executive - Dubai/Ab... - JobSinary-Dubai
Dubai -Team: Marketing & Business Development Reports to: Business Development Manager – Sectors Purpose of job: To deliver high-level, quality and innovative business development and marketing strategies for the region. Practice areas: Corporate, Real Estate, Projects, Litigation & Arbitration (incl. contentious construction) and to some extent Private ClientKey sectors: Infrastructure & Real Estate, Energy & Natural Resources, Transport, TMT, Private Wealth.Countries: The role will also support BCLP Africa strategy. What’s in it for you? The Marketing and Business Development department at BCLP has been built in a non-traditional way for the legal sector. The team comprises specialists from backgrounds including PR, design, media, and the big-four accountants. The result is a dynamic and energetic team environment which nurtures fresh perspectives and ultimately lends the firm a competitive advantage. We take a holistic approach to Marketing and Business Development, with the goal always to help our lawyers win more work and make new connections. Because we are so transparently aligned to this core strategic objective, we enjoy full buy-in from the business including senior management, who have a clear view of how our work contributes to the overall success of the firm. Making sure our people feel valued is part of our everyday culture, ensuring that they are rewarded is part of our everyday work too. From 25 days holiday per year to private medical insurance, pensions, charity schemes and a whole host of other flexible benefits, you can rest assured that we've got your best interests covered. Join BCLP, and you'll discover an environment unlike any other law firm with an open door policy that helps to deliver real results. Your career is important to us, as the more our people develop getting closer to their potential, the more successful our firm is. So ensuring that the training we offer is exactly what you need is essential. Lawyers, PA’s and business services experts - everyone here has access to tailored learning to suit their skills and ambitions. Key responsibilities: 1. Marketing planning and budget development Work with the Business Development Manager, Head of Business Development and partners across the offices to support the development and implementation of annual marketing plans (practice, sector and/or country).Help manage marketing budget and ensure regular reporting of marketing expenditure for respective practice groups, including budget reforecasting.Initiate and/or lead ad hoc BD/marketing projects for each office to further strategic objectives. 2. Implementation of the marketing plans 2.1 Business development Support new client acquisition/targeting programme for each practice group and country focus group.Help develop high quality pitches, capability statements and presentations.Ensure the pitch process is in line with the firm’s ‘pitch policy’.Undertake pitch analysis and be a champion for pitch debriefs.Contribute UAE content to Firmwide tenders as required. 2.2 Profile raising/marcomms Work with the design team to develop promotional materials including brochures, flyers, website, legal updates and other direct marketing.Work with BCLP’s Communications team in London, partners and any appointed PR agency to help drive coverage in target media.Coordinate the region’s participation in relevant legal directories and awards.Drive client mailings and thought leadership campaigns in line with the marketing plans.Events - help drive BCLP seminar programmes, conferences sponsorship and participation and other hosted-events. 2.3 CRM Provide CRM support to clients within our Focus Client programme as well as at the practice group sector level.Help to champion client feedback process. 3. General Lead and/or contribute to partner BD and marketing meetings.Hold partner and associate inductions as required.Internal communication – share marketing activity to the firm to ensure UAE visibility across the firm.Help manage the Intranet marketing content for UAE.Ensure best practice processes are implemented within each group.Contribute to the firm’s deals and tenders database.Input into board and other management reports as required. Key relationships: Partners, Associates and Secretaries (UAE): Dubai -Abu Dhabi The wider international marketing team Members of the Business Services team (UAE) Experience and knowledge Solid marketing and business development experience.Professional services background preferred. Skills and CompetenciesAble to work autonomously and take projects forward independentlyStrong influencing skills - confident and proactive in sharing marketing and BD ideas and new ways of workingHappy to ‘roll up sleeves’ and play a hands-on roleHighly enthusiastic with positive attitudeSelf-motivated and proactiveAble to multi-task and manage competing priorities/projectsAble to work under pressure and to tight deadlinesFlexible in approachGood project management skillsStrong written and oral communication skillsDelegation and supervisory skillsCan be based in either Dubai - or Abu Dhabi but a willingness to regularly travel to both offices is required Diversity, inclusion and working differently Diversity and inclusion is at the heart of BCLP. We are wholly committed to creating an inclusive and inspirational culture where all our employees are valued, motivated and able to make the most of their skills qualities and points of difference and, most importantly, be themselves. We believe that our goals of always exceeding client expectations and being the most attractive place to work will only be achieved if we recruit, retain, reward and develop our people with regard to their abilities and contributions and without reference to their background, gender, gender identity, ethnic origin, age, religion, sexual orientation, political belief or disability. BCLP is a firm with an increasingly flexible workforce. We are supportive of a range of working arrangements, tailored to you as an individual, wherever possible. Please ask the Resourcing Team about the flexible working arrangements that are available to you within this role. Confidentiality Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner will ensure all hardcopy and electronic materials containing confidential information are securely stored and accessible only to those authorised to view such content. Agencies Please note: we will not accept speculative CVs sent to hiring managers or partners via email. We can only accept CVs sent via the portal from agencies that have agreed terms of business with the Recruitment team. For further information, contact [email protected]. Disclosure As a regulated firm of solicitors, Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP (“BCLP”) is required to undertake appropriate vetting of staff. In addition to completion, by applicants who accept a job offer, of a regulatory questionnaire, BCLP uses a specialist provider to undertake professional verification and background checks (including through electronic data sources, and directly with employers and professional bodies/regulators) on our behalf. We will also undertake certain verifications ourselves. BCLP adopts a risk-based approach to its vetting procedures, which are only undertaken with consent, and in accordance with IT, legal and regulatory obligations. For further details, please see our recruitment website: www.bclplaw.com
Urgently hiring Administrator cum PA - Star Alliance-Dubai
Dubai -Job DescriptionReal Estate Background MandatoryJob DescriptionWe are Hiring - Administrator cum Personal AssistantJob BriefWe are looking for a confident, experienced and well-spoken to act as an Administrator cum Personal Assistant to the CEO. To provide personalized secretarial and administrative support in a well-organized and timely manner. You will work on a one-to-one basis on a variety of tasks related to the CEO’s working life and communication. Should be smart talented and with mandatory Real Estate background.ResponsibilitiesAct as the point of contact between the CEO and all internal/external communicationsScreen and direct phone calls and distribute correspondenceHandle requests and queries appropriatelyManage diary and schedule meetings and appointmentsMake travel arrangementsTake dictation and minutesJob DescriptionExperience of 2 years (Real Estate Background Mandatory)Excellent Communication Skills – Written and Verbal (fluent in English)Smart, assertive, and organizedProficient in Microsoft Office applicationsWilling to work on extended hoursCan work under pressureMust be a team playerKeeping records of clientAssisting agents regarding document issuanceClient support over the phoneAble to draft letters and correspondence and filing of documentsData entry and documentationMail ManagementExcellent organizational and leadership skillsFamiliarity with office management procedures and basic accounting principlesExcellent knowledge of MS OfficeCoordinate office activities and operations to secure efficiency and compliance with company policiesManage phone calls and correspondence (e-mail, letters, packages, etc.)Create and update records and databases with personnel, financial and other dataTrack stocks of office supplies and place orders when necessarySubmit timely reports and prepare presentations/proposals as assignedReal Estate background mandatoryWe will NOT be able to entertain applicants who are still employed and have not started their notice periods yet.We look forward to welcome you into our family.We Provide: Attractive SalaryCompany VisaHealth InsuranceJob Type: Full-timeExperience:Real Estate: 1 year (Preferred)
Project Controller - -Dubai
Dubai -Atkins are looking for Project Controller to join the team in Dubai -. SNC Lavalin's Atkins business is one of the largest multidisciplinary, multi sector engineering design consultancies in the world and is part of the SNC Lavalin Group. As one of the world’s most respected design, engineering and project management consultancies with a leading track record in the defence sector, Atkins are ideally placed to respond to this market. We have a broad establishment and proud, 50 year history throughout the Middle East region. We provide a full range of design, engineering and project management services for buildings, transportation and other infrastructure programmes. Atkins in the Middle East now employs around 2,000 staff serving Gulf clients across all market sectors from offices in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, Doha, Dubai -, Jeddah, Kuwait City, Manama, Muscat, Riyadh, and Sharjah. Key Requirements Degree in Technical or Project Management, with a minimum of 10 years’ experience, preferably with 5 years in the GCC market; Track record of planning, managing and successfully delivering Design Projects from inception through to delivery; Effective IT and communication skills in report writing, presentations and effective conversations Advanced Competence in using Excel, Power Bi, P6 Ability to lead a small focused team and effective delegation skills Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to quickly adapt to changing environments and requirements; self motivated Ability to analyse/prepare claims Responsibilities Implement project controls systems for tracking and reporting project performance to agreed KPIs across the portfolio of Divisional Projects Reporting and highlighting the time and cost impact of scope change and prolongation across the portfolio of Divisional Projects; Review claims and provide support on claims Manage a focused team of Project Control staff Monthly Progress Updates, internal and external, for all projects; Assist in training the Project Controls team, on the strategy and processes; Promote a culture of learning, innovation and improvement within the Project Controls team. Rewards & Benefits We offer an excellent package which includes: A competitive salary Transportation allowance Medical and life insurance cover 22 calendar days annual leave Medical and life insurance cover Company gratuity scheme Discretionary bonus scheme Annual flight allowance to point of origin Employee Assistance Programme – 24 hour free advice on financial, legal and family care specialists and also access to personal health, fitness and nutrition consultants