Head of Marketing & Business Development

Blue Legal; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal recruitment firm seeks a Head of Marketing & Business Development to drive strategic initiatives in a global law firm. The role requires strong leadership and marketing expertise, with a focus on team management and business development across key sectors. Candidates must have extensive experience in professional services, particularly within law firms or related fields.

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of experience in marketing and business development, preferably in professional services.
• Experience in law firms or relevant sectors is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage the M&BD team and collaborate with sector leaders on business development plans.
• Lead drafting and managing proposals, bids, and marketing materials.
• Report on business development activities to senior management.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Thinking

Project Management

Team Management

Commercial Focus

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing

MBA

Job description

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Head of Marketing & Business Development

Location: London
Salary: Market Rate
Salary band: Market Rate
Contract type: Permanent
Date posted: 27/09/2024

Blue Legal has partnered with a global law firm to recruit a Head of Marketing & Business Development (M&BD), based in London. The role involves overseeing and driving the firm’s strategic business development initiatives across six key sectors and managing the M&BD team to ensure alignment with the firm’s objectives.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the In-Group M&BD team, setting objectives, conducting appraisals, and supporting all sectors with high-quality, consistent support.
• Collaborate with sector leaders to develop and implement business development plans aligned with the firm’s overall strategy.
• Lead the drafting and management of proposals, bids, panels, and marketing materials for client opportunities.
• Guide budget management for the Groups, ensuring alignment with business development priorities.
• Enhance processes and promote knowledge sharing between teams to improve efficiency and best practices.
• Report regularly on business development activities to senior management and sector teams.
• Lead client engagement activities, including listening initiatives and relationship meetings.
• Oversee branding and PR campaigns to position the firm and its sectors as thought leaders.
• Manage the directory submission process, ensuring accurate sector representation.

Candidate Requirements:

• 10-15 years of experience in marketing and BD, preferably within professional services.
• Proven leadership, team management, and strategic thinking skills.
• Strong commercial focus with excellent project management and organizational skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, or related field; MBA preferred.

Note: Due to sector-specific requirements, only candidates with experience in a Law Firm, Accountancy Firm, Management Consultancy, Property/Construction Firm, Financial Services Firm, or relevant high-profile associations or agencies will be considered. Applications outside these areas will not be accepted.

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Contact Details

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