BD Manager (ESG)

JR United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A globally respected law firm in London seeks a Business Development Manager focused on ESG and Africa initiatives. This hybrid role involves shaping growth strategies, enhancing client relationships, and executing impactful events. The ideal candidate should have solid business development experience, particularly in sustainability, alongside exceptional strategic and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Access to learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in business development within professional services.
• Experience with ESG/Sustainability is preferred.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Developing and implementing business development strategies.
• Identifying sustainability themes for client engagement.
• Leading planning and execution of high-impact events.

Skills

Communication

Project Management

Relationship Building

Strategic Thinking

Job description

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Business Development Manager – ESG & Africa Focus

Location: London (Hybrid)

Type: Full-time

My client, a globally respected law firm, is seeking a talented and proactive Business Development Manager to support two of its most dynamic and high-profile areas: Sustainability (ESG) and Africa-focused initiatives.

This is a unique opportunity to join a collaborative and forward-thinking team, where you’ll play a key role in shaping and delivering strategic growth plans across both practice areas. The role offers a broad remit, from campaign development and client targeting to international relationship building and event delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Partnering with senior stakeholders to develop and implement business development strategies across ESG and Africa-related workstreams.
• Identifying emerging sustainability themes and translating them into client engagement opportunities.
• Supporting cross-border collaboration and helping to strengthen relationships with clients, partner firms, and industry bodies.
• Leading on the planning and execution of high-impact events, including roundtables and flagship forums.
• Creating compelling content and marketing materials tailored to key audiences.
• Contributing to firmwide initiatives and working closely with colleagues across business development, marketing, and knowledge teams.

Requirements:

• Proven experience in a business development role within a professional services environment, ideally with exposure to ESG/Sustainability.
• A strategic mindset with the ability to spot opportunities and drive initiatives forward.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with confidence engaging senior stakeholders.
• Strong project management skills and the ability to juggle multiple priorities.
• A collaborative, can-do attitude and a genuine interest in international markets and sustainability.
• Competitive salary and excellent benefits.
• Access to outstanding learning and development opportunities.
• This is a hybrid role, with an expectation to be in the office at least three days a week (four during the initial onboarding period).

If you’re ready to take the next step in your BD career and want to work at the heart of two exciting and fast-evolving areas, we’d love to hear from you.

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As a responsible business, it is important that we represent the diversity of our people, our clients and our communities. We believe that the firms that thrive are those with the most diverse team; that's why we work so hard to source the best talent from the broadest pool possible. As an equal opportunity employer we strive to accommodate anyone who may have specific needs. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the selection process, please talk to a member of the recruitment team so that any required adjustments can be made in advance.