At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead business development initiatives and manage a team to support the Corporate practice group.
- Company: Join a global firm focused on integrated marketing and business development strategies.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, flexible hybrid working, and up to 28 days holiday with service.
- Other info: The position involves managing budgets and supporting partners on pitches.
- Why this job: This senior role offers the chance to shape BD initiatives across multiple channels.
- Qualifications: Requires strong experience in professional services marketing and business development.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
We’re looking for an experienced Marketing & Business Development professional to lead and support the integrated global Corporate practice group. The role focuses on planning and delivering business development activity that supports the group’s strategic priorities, working closely with partners and the global practice and sector marketing team. This is a senior, collaborative role with responsibility for shaping and delivering BD initiatives across multiple channels, ensuring activity is well‑planned, coordinated and aligned to wider firm objectives.
What You’ll Do
- Lead and develop a business development team supporting the group
- Own business planning and budget management for BD initiatives
- Build and maintain effective BD infrastructure and processes
- Support partners on pitches and proposals, from strategy through to delivery
- Plan and deliver campaigns, events and spotlight initiatives
- Drive client targeting activity in line with agreed priorities
- Manage communications and PR activity relevant to the group
- Coordinate legal directory and awards submissions
What You’ll Bring
- Strong experience in marketing and business development within a professional services environment
- Experience of practice group and sector marketing, including pitching and campaigns
- Confidence managing budgets and translating strategy into practical activity
- The ability to build effective working relationships with partners, colleagues and external suppliers
- Clear and confident written and verbal communication skills
- Strong numerical and analytical capability, with the ability to present complex information clearly
- A proactive, organised approach and a genuine interest in supporting business growth
Benefits
- Competitive basic salary (reviewed annually)
- Flexible, hybrid working policy
- Generous bonus scheme
- Up to 25 days holiday (rising to 28 days with service)
- Holiday exchange scheme
- Private medical insurance
- Enhanced parental leave
- Reasonable adjustments and accommodation for disabled talent in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.
Senior Business Development Manager, Corporate employer: CMS UK
This global firm offers a competitive salary and generous bonus scheme. Located in a dynamic environment, the team focuses on collaborative growth and innovative marketing strategies. They prioritise reasonable adjustments for disabled talent, ensuring inclusivity in the workplace.
