Business Development Executive

My Tunbridge Wells; Royal Tunbridge Wells; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Cripps LLP in Tunbridge Wells is seeking a Business Development Executive to join our growing Business Development & Marketing team. You’ll play a key role in helping our lawyers win new work, strengthen client relationships and drive growth across the firm.

You’ll contribute to pitches, campaigns, market research and strategic BD initiatives in a collaborative environment. The role offers office-based work with some flexibility and a strong team culture.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years' experience in a Business Development or Marketing role within a professional services firm.
• Excellent written communication skills with experience producing pitches and BD content.
• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of clients and markets.
• Excellent organisational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proactive, collaborative approach and ability to build relationships across the business.
• Experience using CRM and marketing technology (or ability to learn quickly).

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of sector and practice BD plans.
• Create pitches, proposals and presentations to win new work.
• Develop marketing collateral, credentials, website content and thought leadership materials.
• Conduct market and client research to identify opportunities and trends.
• Assist in planning and delivering client events and marketing campaigns.
• Analyse BD activity and report on performance; identify opportunities for improvement.
• Manage and develop CRM, pitch library and BD resources.
• Collaborate with partners, lawyers and the marketing team across the firm.

Skills

Business Development

Relationship building

Pitch creation

CRM management

Market research

Written communication

Organisational skills

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Cripps LLP, Number 22, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, United Kingdom

Job Description

Posted Thursday 23 July 2026 at 01:00

We have an exciting new role.....

Responsibilities for this role include but are not limited to:

Are you a Business Development professional who thrives on variety, enjoys building relationships and loves turning ideas into action?

We're looking for a Business Development Executive to join our growing Business Development & Marketing team at Cripps.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with experience in a professional services environment who enjoys working across pitches, events, campaigns, market research and strategic business development initiatives. No two days are the same, and you'll play a key role in helping our lawyers win new work, strengthen client relationships and drive growth across the firm.

What you'll be doing

As part of our collaborative Business Development team, you'll:

• Support the delivery of sector and practice business development plans
• Create compelling pitches, proposals and presentations that help us win new business
• Develop marketing collateral, credentials, website content and thought leadership materials
• Conduct market and client research to identify opportunities and trends
• Support the planning and delivery of client events and marketing campaigns
• Analyse business development activity, report on performance and identify opportunities for improvement
• Manage and develop our CRM, pitch library and business development resources
• Work closely with partners, lawyers and the wider marketing team across the firm

We're looking for someone who has:

• At least 2 years\' experience in a Business Development or Marketing role within a professional services firm (legal experience would be highly advantageous)
• Excellent written communication skills with experience producing high-quality pitches and business development content
• Strong commercial awareness and an interest in understanding clients and markets
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• A proactive, collaborative approach and the confidence to build relationships with stakeholders across the business
• Experience using CRM and marketing technology (or the ability to learn quickly)

You\'ll spend at least 60% of your working week in the office, though we know there is no one-size-fits-all and arrangements may vary from role to role. Our strong culture is founded on working together in the office, which we aim to maintain through our people being regularly co-located, working cohesively and in collaboration with one another.

At Cripps, our purpose is to make a positive and lasting difference. It’s why we do what we do. In 2024, we became a certified B Corporation to make a legal and very public commitment that we mean what we say. As one of only a handful of UK B Corp law firms, we are held accountable to our social and environmental promises. We are transparent on what we are doing well and where we are falling short. We are excited about the opportunities this affords us to continually improve as a responsible, sustainable, and inclusive business. Come and join us to help solve real world problems, champion big ambitions, and make a personal impact on our people, our clients, our planet, and our communities.
Find out more here. Certified B Corporation | Cripps .

Cripps LLP, Number 22, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, United Kingdom