Head of Business Development and Marketing

THE CROWD; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative design practice in London is seeking a Head of Business Development and Marketing to elevate their brand and expand their reach. This role involves collaborating closely with founding directors to implement strategic plans and identify new business opportunities. The ideal candidate will possess significant experience in the design or engineering sectors, with strong leadership and communication skills to manage a small team effectively. The company offers a vibrant work environment with flexible working options, a solid bonus structure, and a focus on employee wellbeing, making it an exciting opportunity for the right individual.

Benefits

Flexible Working

Private Health Insurance

Team Trips

Focus on Employee Wellbeing

Qualifications

• Significant experience in business development and marketing within design or engineering sectors.
• Ability to manage and inspire a small team effectively.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement strategic marketing and business development plans.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and industry partners.

Skills

Strategic Mindset

Leadership Skills

Exceptional Communication

Industry Knowledge

People Management

Education

Degree in Marketing or Business

Experience in Architecture/Engineering

Job description

About The Role:

Our client, a mid-to-large-sized design practice is looking for a Head of Business Development and Marketing to join their social and friendly London team.

In this role, you will work closely with the founding directors to elevate and push the brand beyond its already successful position in the industry. You will lead on shaping and driving high-level marketing and business development strategies, all with the common goal of winning new business and expanding the company’s reach.

The ideal candidate will bring significant experience from the design, engineering, or built environment sectors, along with the strategic mindset and leadership skills to confidently manage and inspire a small team. As the studio looks to explore new sectors and diversify its portfolio, a wide network of industry contacts would be highly advantageous

Based in an accessible and vibrant part of time, our client offers a host of benefits including flexible working, a solid bonus structure, private health insurance, team trips, a focus of employee wellbeing and more.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate closely with the founding directors to define and implement strategic marketing and business development plans.
• Identify new business opportunities in both existing and emerging sectors.
• Lead and manage high-level marketing initiatives to strengthen the studio’s brand positioning and visibility.
• Develop tailored BD strategies to target potential clients and win new work, including pitches and presentations
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, industry partners, and collaborators.
• Provide leadership and direction to a small marketing/BD team, setting clear goals and ensuring high-quality output.
• Track, analyse, and report on the effectiveness of marketing and BD activities, refining strategies as needed

Key Skills/Requirements:

• Previous experience working within a similar role in the architecture/engineering/built environment space
• Strategic and commercially minded
• Exceptional communications skills, both written and verbal
• Organised and proactive approach
• Strong industry knowledge
• Strong people management skills

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