Head of New Business

JR United Kingdom; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global advisory and events business is seeking a Head of New Business to drive client acquisition efforts. The role involves strategic oversight of business development and team leadership to ensure pipeline success and growth in various markets. Ideal candidates will have a strong commercial background and experience engaging with senior executives.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in new business development, consulting, strategy or commercial leadership roles.
• Strong background working with revenue targets of £20m+.
• Experience managing large, complex deal cycles.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategy, direction, and execution of global client acquisition efforts.
• Develop new commercial pathways and build relationships with senior decision-makers.
• Monitor and report on key performance metrics including revenue growth.

Skills

Commercial leadership

Strategic growth

Client engagement

Communication

Job description

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Head of New Business – Global Strategic Advisory – Events

Salary £85K to £100K – Plus Comms

London (Hybrid - 3 days in the office 2 from home)

DNA Recruit are partnering with a world-renowned advisory and events business operating at the cutting edge of creativity, innovation, and strategic insight. As they continue their impressive global growth, we are looking to appoint a commercially sharp and visionary Head of New Business to join their senior leadership team in London.

This is a high-impact, global role with direct influence on revenue generation, client acquisition, and market expansion. You will be joining a fast-paced, mission-driven organisation that works with some of the world’s most influential brands and C-suite leaders across creative, technology, and business sectors.

As Head of New Business, you’ll lead the strategy, direction, and execution of global client acquisition efforts for a high-profile advisory unit. You'll develop new commercial pathways, build meaningful relationships with senior decision-makers, and lead a high-performing business development team.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in consultative sales, strategic growth, and commercial leadership, ideally within advisory, consultancy, or innovation-focused environments.

You will develop and implement a world-class global new business strategy, aligned with overarching commercial objectives. Build and lead a high-performing business development team, setting clear goals and mentoring team members for success. Identify and secure high-value opportunities with new clients, ensuring pipeline conversion rates exceed 60%. Engage and influence senior executives within global organisations, understanding their business challenges and offering tailored advisory solutions. Lead the creation of sales frameworks, financial models, and proposals in partnership with marketing, strategy, and delivery team. Represent the business at major industry events, conferences, and thought leadership forums. Work collaboratively with marketing teams to create content and campaigns that generate quality inbound leads and increase brand visibility. Monitor and report on key performance metrics including revenue growth, market penetration, and pipeline performance.

We’re looking for a commercially driven leader who combines strategic thinking with hands-on delivery, and who thrives in fast-moving, cross-functional environments.

You will bring:

• Proven experience in new business development, consulting, strategy or commercial leadership roles
• A strong background in working with revenue targets of £20m+ and managing large, complex deal cycles
• A track record of managing and scaling commercial teams on a global level
• Excellent communication and influencing skills, with experience engaging C-suite and senior executive stakeholders

This is a rare opportunity to join a globally respected organisation that is redefining the future of creative and business advisory services. You'll have the chance to shape commercial strategy across global markets, work alongside visionary leaders, and make a tangible impact on business transformation across industries. Apply today!