BDM

Business Development & Marketing Manager (12-Month FTC - Legal Sector)
Location: South London (Hybrid)
Contract: 12-Month Fixed Term Contract

A leading UK law firm is seeking an experienced Business Development & Marketing Manager to join its dynamic team on a 12-month maternity cover contract. This role will focus on driving business development and marketing initiatives across key sectors, particularly Social Housing and Local Government.

Working closely with senior partners and reporting to the Director of Business Development & Marketing, the successful candidate will lead strategic planning, client development, marketing campaigns, and events to enhance the firm's profile and support revenue growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement sector-specific BD and marketing strategies
• Lead client targeting, account management, and sales initiatives
• Oversee marketing campaigns, thought leadership, and events
• Manage directory submissions and support bids and onboarding
• Analyse sector performance, manage budgets, and report on ROI
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners
• Supervise and mentor junior team members

About You:

• Proven experience in a BD/marketing role within a legal or professional services environment
• Strong strategic planning, project management, and communication skills
• Commercially astute with a proactive, collaborative approach
• Confident working with senior stakeholders and managing multiple priorities
• Experience in Social Housing or Local Government sectors is advantageous

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded BD professional to make a real impact in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.

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