Head of Business Development - Personal Injury - Legal Sector

Page Personnel; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm is seeking a senior leader to head their personal injury sub-division. The role involves overseeing a high-performing BD & Marketing team, developing strategies for international growth, and collaborating with senior leads to drive success. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in business development/marketing within Legal Services, particularly in Personal Injury. A competitive salary of £80K - £100K is offered, along with a hybrid working environment and additional employee benefits.

Benefits

25 days holiday + holiday purchase scheme

Enhanced pension contributions

Health & wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead and inspire a team.
• 5+ years in Business Development/Marketing in Legal Services.
• Experience supporting senior stakeholders on pitches and growth planning.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and mentor a high‑performing team.
• Lead business development strategy and enhance service delivery.
• Design and implement international growth initiatives.

Skills

Leadership qualities

Business Development experience

Marketing expertise

Strategic foresight

KPI-driven performance management

Job description

• Join a market leading law firm
• A senior role in an established BD & Marketing team

About Our Client

This company is a large legal firm with offices across the North. With a well established BD & Marketing team, they are looking for a senior leader to head up their personal injury sub‑division.

Job Description

• Oversee and mentor a high‑performing team, supporting their career growth, setting individual development goals, and fostering a results‑driven culture.
• Lead business development strategy and enhancing service delivery.
• Design and implement international growth initiatives to broaden global presence.
• Collaborate with other senior leads across growth and marketing functions to harness firm‑wide synergies and drive group‑wide success.
• Use data analytics and performance tracking to measure ROI and guide future decision‑making.
• Manage budgets for marketing and business development opportunities, ensuring efficiency and alignment with strategic goals.
• Partner with firm leadership to craft proposals, attend client meetings, and advise on pitch strategies.
• Keep abreast of evolving market dynamics, particularly in competitive tendering, and guide the team on positioning accordingly.

The Successful Applicant

• Strong leadership qualities with a proven ability to energise and inspire a team.
• 5+ years experience working in a Business Development & / or Marketing role within Legal Services - specifically within Personal Inury.
• Ability to developing top‑performing professionals.
• Strategic foresight, with the ability to anticipate trends and adapt accordingly.
• Confidence with financial planning, KPI‑driven performance management, and reporting.
• Proven expertise in designing and delivering growth‑focused initiatives and account plans.
• Background working in a cross‑functional business development and marketing team.
• Experience supporting senior stakeholders on pitches, tenders, and growth planning.

What's on Offer

• A competitive salary range from £80K - £100K - experience dependent
• Opportunity to work from multiple locations including Manchester, Leeds, and Sheffield
• 25 days holiday + holiday purchase scheme
• Hybrid Working
• Enhanced pension contributions.
• Health & wellbeing benefits.