Head of Business Development - Successful Law Firm - London / Hybrid Working - up to £110k + great benefits
We are on the hunt for an experienced Head of Business Development, with a proven track record of delivering effective BD plans and strategy (preferably gained in a law firm environment) to join a leading London Law Firm.
Leading the BD team, this newly created, hands-on Head of Business Development role will require you to draw on your strong understanding of business development and marketing in order to strategise, plan and budget in an all-round, operational capacity.
In a nutshell: You will use your creative, innovative and proactive nature and strong BD and marketing experience to build strategy, identify opportunities and execute plans in a hands-on, operational capacity.
What's on offer:
Our client is offering a competitive salary (c£100k-£110k) and core and flexible benefits scheme, which includes 25+ days annual leave, pension scheme, life assurance, private medical insurance, enhanced sick pay and maternity/paternity pay, discretionary bonus, wellness subsidy, childcare vouchers, cycle to work scheme, dental cover and more!
Standard working hours are 9.30am - 5.30pm and hybrid working is offered.
Key responsibilities as the Head of Business Development will include:
- Actively managing a business development and marketing team, building and maintaining a culture of high performance and operational excellence
- Partnering with practice areas and partnership team to build a targeted BD and marketing strategy
- Managing the annual practice planning process
- Leading strategic business development projects
- Reporting on activity and ROI - presenting data-driven reports
- Remaining up-to-date with relevant trends, ensuring the organisation is progressive in its approach
- Organising pitches and presentations
- Managing key account tracking and outreach
- Producing digital media and ensuring the website is updated with relevant articles and posts
And much more!
What we're looking for:
- Extensive experience in business development and marketing, ideally in a law practice
- Proven track record of delivering effective BD plans and strategy
- Excellent leadership / management capabilities with the ability to foster a collaborative team and a culture of high performance
- A hands-on, operational mindset - a strong desire to be 'all in'
- Strategic thinker with strong business acumen and a commercial mindset
- Creative and innovative, always seeking to be proactive and progressive
- Strong influencing skills at senior level with the ability to question and challenge
- Proven ability to gain credibility at all levels
- Planning, budgeting and monitoring skills
- Excellent project management skills
- High proficiency in MS Office
Interested in this fantastic opportunity?
If you possess the demonstrable, senior level BD and Marketing experience in a law firm, then we want to hear from you!
Please submit your CV, quoting 'DH - Head of Business Development'