Head of Business Development

ENL Legal Recruitment; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Birmingham is seeking a Head of Business Development to lead strategies that generate fees and support growth. This senior role requires extensive experience in business development, a relevant degree, and strong leadership skills. The successful candidate will oversee a team, manage external partners, and collaborate with marketing to enhance brand awareness. A competitive package with career progression opportunities is on offer.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration package

Genuine career progression

Qualifications

• Experience in a senior business development role.
• Degree in marketing or a related field.
• Ability to manage a team and external relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead business development strategies and initiatives.
• Oversee BD team's proposals and pitches.
• Support Marketing team with strategies.

Skills

Business development experience

Leadership skills

Marketing knowledge

Client relationship management

Education

Marketing degree or postgraduate qualification

Job description

Head of Business Development, Birmingham City Centre, £90,000+ (DOE) – This is a senior, influential role supporting all service lines, sectors and offices across this leading law firm. JOB REF: 2201.

THE ROLE

• Lead the development and delivery of business development strategies and initiatives that generate fees and support the firm’s growth ambitions
• Oversee the BD team’s work, including proposals, pitches and bids, targeted opportunity generation, client maximisation and market development
• Support the Marketing team in devising marketing strategies that promote the firm’s services, raise profile and build brand awareness
• Work closely with Marketing Operations leads to ensure effective execution of agreed strategic plans
• Manage relationships with external partners and freelance specialists, briefing and overseeing delivery as an extension of the internal team

SKILLS REQUIRED

• Previous experience working at this level within a similar-sized or similarly complex organisation
• Marketing degree or postgraduate marketing qualification following a business or communications degree

ON OFFER

• Competitive remuneration package
• Genuine career progression

HOW TO APPLY

To apply contact Penny on 0121 454 1004 or email [e-mail] with your CV, or simply call for a confidential discussion.

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