R&D Tax Business Development Lead in Belfast

This is an amazing opportunity to take the lead in shaping and driving business development for a fast-growing R&D Tax practice within Grant Thornton Ireland. You will sit at the centre of a high-growth area of the firm, working with senior tax leaders to build momentum, deepen market presence and convert opportunity into sustainable growth. You will have the platform, visibility and support to make a genuine impact combining hands-on business development with the chance to influence strategy, build relationships across the firm and help position our R&D Tax offering as the go-to solution for the market across the island of Ireland.

What you will do:

• Spearhead business development activity for our R&D Tax practice, identifying and progressing new opportunities across the market.
• Work closely with R&D Tax leadership, service line partners and our Marketing team to shape and deliver a focused, growth-oriented BD approach.
• Act as a connector across sectors, regions and service lines, unlocking cross-firm opportunities and driving greater market penetration.
• Lead conversations with prospective clients, confidently articulating the value of our R&D Tax offering and how it supports innovation and growth.
• Build trusted relationships with key stakeholders and industry influencers to strengthen Grant Thornton Ireland's profile in the R&D space.
• Represent the firm at industry events, conferences and networking forums, helping to expand our market presence and pipeline.
• Track and share insights on BD activity, pipeline development and outcomes, supporting informed decision-making and continuous improvement.

Ideal Candidate:

To join us as a Business Development Lead, you will bring a strong background in B2B business development and a genuine appetite to grow a strategic area of the firm. You may already be operating at Associate Director level or ready to step into a role with greater scope and influence. Proven experience generating and converting new business opportunities in a professional services or similar environment. Strong understanding of lead generation, pipeline management and market development. Confidence engaging senior stakeholders, with excellent communication and presentation skills. A collaborative, relationship-driven approach, with the ability to work across teams and break down silos.

About Us:

Grant Thornton Ireland is rapidly approaching 3,000 people, in 9 offices across Ireland, Isle of Man, Gibraltar and Bermuda. With a presence in over 149 countries around the world and a global network of 73,000 people, we bring our clients the local knowledge, national expertise and global presence to help them succeed wherever they are located. At GT, we work as trusted advisors, bringing local knowledge and national expertise, with a global presence, to help businesses succeed wherever they are located.

A Career at GT:

Looking for a more fulfilling role in professional services? One where fresh thinking, collaboration and diversity are valued? At Grant Thornton we do things differently. What does this mean for you? A career in a more inclusive working environment, a more collaborative work culture, a more supported, flexible working role, more possibilities to grow and more opportunities to help shape the future for your clients.

Grow with us:

At Grant Thornton, we care about our people and work hard to make you feel valued. If you are looking to deepen and develop your skills, knowledge, and experience throughout your career, then that is what you will get, and more.

Equity, diversity and inclusion:

At Grant Thornton, we provide equitable opportunities for all our colleagues. We are a responsible, sustainable business where equity, diversity and inclusion (ED&I) is at the forefront of our workplace culture agenda, and today, we continue to build and develop on our existing ED&I structure and strategy to meet our workplace culture needs.

Reward and benefits:

Our reward and benefits are designed to create an environment where our people can flourish. We are committed to building a culture where our people have access to the necessary benefits to help promote a healthy lifestyle and thrive.

Recognition:

We want to create a culture of recognition and celebrating success, by saying thank you to people who surpass our expectations and recognising the right values and behaviours.