Head of Business Development

Ampa - Legal & Professional Services; Birmingham; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal services company is seeking a Head of Business Development to strategically drive growth. This role emphasizes commercial development by establishing network connections and developing team capabilities. The successful candidate will possess significant experience in business development, strong commercial instincts, and the ability to communicate effectively. The position allows flexible work arrangements and offers opportunities to collaborate across various teams, demonstrating Ampa's commitment to professional development and partnership across its multi-brand framework.

Qualifications

• Experience in senior business development or commercial leadership roles.
• Proven track record of driving growth through strong commercial judgement.
• Skilled in building relationships and managing stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Represent the company confidently and credibly in the market.
• Identify and develop high‑value opportunities.
• Translate Group goals into actionable commercial plans.
• Lead a high-performing business development team.
• Collaborate closely with marketing, finance, and operations.

Skills

Senior business development or commercial leadership experience

Strong commercial judgement

Excellent relationship‑building

Experience leading and developing teams

Ability to communicate commercial priorities clearly

Comfort in a multi‑brand environment

Job description

Department: Ampa Group Services - Marketing and Business Development - Marketing - Business Development - 9222

Location: Flexible

About the role

Ampa Group is built on strong brands, bold thinking and brilliant people. As we continue to grow, we’re looking for a Head of Business Development to play a central role in shaping what comes next. This role is about more than pipeline and proposals. It’s about relationships, collaboration and building opportunities that genuinely add value—for our clients, our brands and our people. You’ll act as a commercial ambassador for the Group, working closely with leaders across Ampa to bring the full strength of our offering to market. With a clear view of our priorities and a strong understanding of the market, you’ll help ensure our growth is thoughtful, aligned and sustainable.

Key Responsibilities

Driving commercial growth

• Represent Ampa confidently and credibly in the market.
• Identify, develop and help convert high‑value opportunities.
• Build a strong, forward‑looking pipeline aligned to Group and brand strategy.
• Stay close to market trends, client needs and competitor activity.
• Shape clear, persuasive proposals and business cases.

Building trusted relationships

• Develop strong, trust‑based relationships with key stakeholders.
• Work in close partnership with brand leaders across the Group.
• Bring clarity and consistency to how we show up commercially.

Turning ambition into action

• Translate Group goals into clear, workable commercial plans.
• Partner with marketing on go‑to‑market activity and campaigns.
• Keep commercial priorities and growth targets front of mind.

Leading and developing people

• Lead, support and develop a high‑performing business development team.
• Create a culture of accountability, learning and continuous improvement.
• Provide coaching, feedback and clear development pathways.
• Encourage collaboration across teams and brands.

Working across the Group

• Collaborate closely with marketing, finance, operations and brand teams.
• Support pitches, pricing approaches and client journeys.
• Spot and champion opportunities that bring different parts of Ampa together.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

Experience and skills

• Senior business development or commercial leadership experience.
• Strong commercial judgement and a track record of driving growth.
• Excellent relationship‑building and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience leading and developing teams.
• The ability to communicate commercial priorities clearly and confidently.
• Comfort working in a collaborative, multi‑brand environment.

What would make you succeed

• Commercially minded and strategically focused.
• People‑centred, with a genuine interest in developing others.
• Trusted, approachable and highly relational.
• Curious, proactive and opportunity‑focused.
• Motivated by collaboration and shared success.