Business Development Manager (Leeds)

Business Development Manager – 12 Month Fixed Term Contract (Bristol or Leeds)

Location: Bristol/Leeds (hybrid working available)

Salary: Up to £61,000 per annum, depending on experience

Contract: Fixed term, 12 months

Start date: ASAP / By agreement

We are exclusively looking for candidates with client liaison experience, specifically from an accountancy or law firm.

Business Development Manager required to join a respected professional services firm in its Bristol or Leeds office on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This is a high-impact role focused on supporting growth strategies across practice groups, regional teams, and client relationship programmes.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting and developing the Intermediaries Programme
• Managing the client listening programme alongside an external partner
• Coordinating targeted BD activities with practice group and office leads
• Supporting client care initiatives and identifying service improvement opportunities
• Managing specific BD projects and assisting with tender submissions
• Responding to inbound business development enquiries

Candidate requirements:

• Solid experience in business development within professional services
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Strong project management and Excel/data handling ability
• Familiarity with CRM platforms and business development tools

Offer includes:

• Competitive salary up to £61,000
• Hybrid working (up to three days per week from home)
• 12-month fixed-term contract within a collaborative and high-performing team