Head of Business Development - PI / Medical Negligence - Legal Sector

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

Job summary

A leading legal firm seeks a Head of Business Development in Manchester. The successful candidate will lead a dynamic team and drive growth strategies in the medical negligence sector, leveraging strong leadership and a robust understanding of market dynamics. This role offers hybrid working, a competitive salary, and significant responsibilities within a large, established firm.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Business Development and/or Marketing within legal services.
• Experience in leading cross-functional teams and stakeholder engagement.
• Proven ability to develop strategic growth initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and mentor a high-performing team in the business development sector.
• Lead strategy and enhance service delivery within the organization.
• Collaborate across functions to drive growth initiatives and efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic foresight

Data analytics

Financial planning

KPI management

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Head of Business Development - PI / Medical Negligence - Legal Sector, Manchester

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Location:

Manchester, United Kingdom

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Other

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Posted:

22.06.2025

Expiry Date:

06.08.2025

Job Description:

• Work for a leading law firm within the medical negligence and PI sector.
• Hybrid working available.

About Our Client

This company is a large legal firm with offices across the North. They have a well-established BD & Marketing team and are looking for a senior leader to head up one of their subdivisions.

Job Responsibilities

• 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 enhance service delivery.
• Design and implement international growth initiatives to broaden global presence.
• Collaborate with other senior leaders across growth and marketing functions to harness firm-wide synergies and drive success.
• Use data analytics and performance tracking to measure ROI and inform future decisions.
• Manage budgets for marketing and business development, ensuring efficiency and alignment with strategic goals.
• Partner with firm leadership to craft proposals, attend client meetings, and advise on pitch strategies.
• Stay informed about evolving market dynamics, especially in competitive tendering, and guide the team on positioning.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will have:

• Strong leadership qualities with the ability to inspire and energize a team.
• At least 5 years of experience in a Business Development and/or Marketing role within legal services.
• Ability to develop top-performing professionals.
• Strategic foresight to anticipate trends and adapt accordingly.
• Confidence in financial planning, KPI-driven performance management, and reporting.
• Proven expertise in designing and delivering growth-focused initiatives and account plans.
• Experience working in cross-functional teams within legal, medical, or professional services sectors.
• Experience supporting senior stakeholders in pitches, tenders, and growth planning.

What’s on Offer

The role offers a competitive salary range from £80K to £100K, depending on experience.