Business Development Manager

Business Development Manager

Client & Marketing | Permanent | Mid-level | Flexible working | All UK offices

A UK professional services firm is seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to partner with senior leaders across multiple practice areas, including Technology, Data/Cybersecurity, Employment and International Arbitration.

The role

Sitting within the Client & Marketing team, the Business Development Manager acts as a strategic adviser to service line leads - shaping market strategy, defining priorities and delivering high‑impact business development and marketing initiatives. This is a hands-on, proactive role with ownership from strategy through to execution.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and own market and client strategies across assigned service lines
• Analyse market trends and competitor activity to shape a differentiated client offer
• Drive client retention, cross‑selling and new business opportunities
• Support bids and pitches with insight-led, client-focused content
• Lead strategic campaigns, PR alignment and client-led digital activity
• Act as the main liaison between lawyers and the wider marketing and BD team

About you

• A credible, collaborative adviser with strong stakeholder management skills
• Commercially minded, insight-driven and ROI-focused
• Excellent written and verbal communication with strong project management capability
• Confident reducing complexity and turning strategy into delivery

Why apply

• Hybrid and flexible working encouraged
• Comprehensive benefits including private medical cover, pension and wellbeing support
• Inclusive employer and Disability Confident