BD Manager (ESG)

Totum Partners; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A globally respected law firm seeks a Business Development Manager focused on Sustainability and Africa. You will shape strategic growth plans, manage successful campaigns, and engage senior stakeholders, all while working in a collaborative hybrid environment. This role promises a competitive salary and excellent career development opportunities.

Benefits

Outstanding learning and development opportunities

Competitive salary

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Referral programme with £300 vouchers

Qualifications

• Proven experience in business development within professional services, ideally ESG.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Strong project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement business development strategies across ESG and Africa.
• Lead planning and execution of high-impact events.
• Identify emerging sustainability themes for client engagement.

Skills

Strategic mindset

Communication

Relationship-building

Project management

Interest in sustainability

Job description

5 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants

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.

If this role isn't quite the right one for you, but you know someone who excel in it, why not take advantage of our referral programme? We offer £300 of high street gift vouchers for every referred candidate who we place in a role.

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Business Development and Marketing

• Industries

  Law Practice, Professional Services, and Accounting

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Totum Partners by 2x

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