Head of Business Acquisition

Head of New Business – Global Strategic Advisory – Events Salary £85K to £100K – Plus Comms London (Hybrid – 3 days in the office 2 from home) DNA Recruit are partnering with a world-renowned advisory and events business operating at the cutting edge of creativity, innovation, and strategic insight. As they continue their impressive global growth, we are looking to appoint a commercially sharp and visionary Head of New Business to join their senior leadership team in London. This is a high-impact, global role with direct influence on revenue generation, client acquisition, and market expansion. You will be joining a fast-paced, mission-driven organisation that works with some of the world’s most influential brands and C-suite leaders across creative, technology, and business sectors. As Head of New Business, you’ll lead the strategy, direction, and execution of global client acquisition efforts for a high-profile advisory unit. You\’ll develop new commercial pathways, build meaningful relationships with senior decision-makers, and lead a high-performing business development team. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in consultative sales, strategic growth, and commercial leadership, ideally within advisory, consultancy, or innovation-focused environments. You will develop and implement a world-class global new business strategy, aligned with overarching commercial objectives. Build and lead a high-performing business development team, setting clear goals and mentoring team members for success. Engage and influence senior executives within global organisations, understanding their business challenges and offering tailored advisory solutions. Lead the creation of sales frameworks, financial models, and proposals in partnership with marketing, strategy, and delivery team. Represent the business at major industry events, conferences, and thought leadership forums. Work collaboratively with marketing teams to create content and campaigns that generate quality inbound leads and increase brand visibility. Monitor and report on key performance metrics including revenue growth, market penetration, and pipeline performance. Proven experience in new business development, consulting, strategy or commercial leadership roles A track record of managing and scaling commercial teams on a global level This is a rare opportunity to join a globally respected organisation that is redefining the future of creative and business advisory services. You\’ll have the chance to shape commercial strategy across global markets, work alongside visionary leaders, and make a tangible impact on business transformation across industries.