Business Development Manager - Glasgow

QED Legal LLP; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary dependent on experience

Minimum 33 days’ holiday with option-

Generous pension scheme

Structured training and professional-

Career progression opportunities

Supportive leadership

Job summary

QED Legal LLP in Glasgow is seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to drive BD, bids and client engagement across the legal sector. You will lead tender processes, coordinate internal teams and assist with Chambers and Legal 500 submissions, while strengthening relationships with key clients in social housing and RSL sectors.

The role offers responsibility for strategic development, events, and CRM management within a supportive firm environment, with salary dependent on experience.

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating tenders, bids, submissions, events or client communications.
• Excellent written communication, drafting and proofreading skills.
• Confident in building relationships with Partners, senior stakeholders and external clients.

Responsibilities

• Owns a varied portfolio of BD, bids, tenders and client engagement activity.
• Lead and coordinate tender and bid processes from opportunity identification to submission.
• Develop initiatives to raise the firm’s profile and generate opportunities.
• Support Chambers and Legal 500 submissions for the lead Partner.
• Coordinate client events and firm conferences; manage social media activity with the marketing team.
• Maintain CRM data and produce regular BD reports and insights.

Skills

Tender & bid coordination

Client relationship building

Events planning

Written communication

Commercial awareness

Project management

Stakeholder management

Tools

CRM database

Job description

Business Development Manager - Legal Sector

Glasgow | Full Time | Permanent | Salary Dependent on Experience

Are you an experienced Business Development Manager looking for your next opportunity within the legal or professional services sector?

A well-established and highly regarded law firm in Glasgow is looking to appoint a commercially focused Business Development Manager to play a key role in supporting the firm’s continued growth, with a particular focus on the social housing and Registered Social Landlord (RSL) sector.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a friendly, supportive firm where you’ll work closely with Partners and senior stakeholders, helping to strengthen client relationships, identify new business opportunities and deliver strategic business development initiatives.

The Role

As Business Development Manager, you’ll take ownership of a varied portfolio of BD, bids, tenders and client engagement activity.

• Leading and coordinating the firm’s tender and bid process, from identifying opportunities through to final submission
• Working with Partners and internal teams to coordinate high-quality tender responses and ensure deadlines are achieved
• Developing initiatives to increase the firm’s profile and generate new business opportunities
• Supporting the lead Partner with Chambers and Legal 500 submissions
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients and key stakeholders within the social housing/RSL sector
• Coordinating client events, in-house events and firm conferences
• Working alongside the Head of Marketing on social media activity and RSL-focused communications
• Monitoring and improving relevant website content, online profiles and staff profile pages
• Managing and maintaining the firm’s CRM database, ensuring client and business development information remains accurate and up to date
• Producing regular business development reports and providing insight into activity, opportunities and progress

What We’re Looking For

You’ll ideally have previous experience within business development, marketing, bids or tenders, preferably gained within a law firm, professional services organisation or similarly client-focused environment.

You’ll also bring:

• Experience coordinating tenders, bids, submissions, events or client communications
• Excellent written communication, drafting and proofreading skills
• Confidence building relationships with Partners, senior stakeholders and external clients
• Strong commercial awareness and a proactive approach to identifying opportunities
• Excellent organisational and project management skills
• The ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines
• A collaborative, professional and approachable working style

Knowledge or experience of the social housing/RSL sector would be particularly valuable.

Why Join?

This is a firm that genuinely invests in its people. It has held Investors in People accreditation since 1997 and has achieved Gold accreditation, reflecting its commitment to creating a positive, inclusive and supportive working environment.

Many employees have built long-term careers with the firm, with some having been part of the business for 30 years.

In return, you can expect:

• Salary dependent on experience
• Minimum 33 days’ holiday, with the option to purchase additional leave
• Generous pension scheme
• Structured training and ongoing professional development
• Genuine opportunities for career progression
• Supportive Partners and senior leadership
• A friendly and inclusive working culture

If you’re an experienced Business Development Manager, Bids Manager, Tender Manager, Business Development Executive or Marketing & Business Development professional looking to progress your career within a respected Glasgow law firm, this could be an excellent next move.