Senior Business Development Executive

Ryder Reid Legal; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm in Greater London is seeking a Senior Marketing & Business Development Executive to drive key sector initiatives and support ambitious growth plans. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of relevant experience, strong project management skills, and the ability to collaborate closely with partners. The firm offers a supportive environment where your work is impactful and valued.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years’ Marketing & BD experience in professional services, ideally legal.
• Proactive and flexible mindset with a focus on solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver strategic Marketing & BD plans for core sectors.
• Collaborate with Partners to shape the marketing strategy.
• Manage events, campaigns, pitches, and marketing assets.

Skills

Marketing & Business Development experience

Exceptional attention to detail

Strong project management capability

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Collaborative team player

Job description

🚀 Senior Marketing & Business Development Executive

💼 Professional Services | Legal Sector | Permanent

Are you ready to level up your Marketing & BD career?

We're partnering with a leading professional services firm seeking a confident, proactive, and highly organised Senior Marketing & Business Development Executive to drive key sector initiatives and support ambitious growth plans.

In this role, you’ll become the go‑to contact for several practice areas — owning strategic marketing direction while staying hands‑on with campaigns, events, and pitches. If you love mixing big‑picture thinking with flawless execution, this is the perfect next step.

🔧 What You’ll Be Doing

• Leading and delivering strategic Marketing & BD plans for core sectors
• Collaborating closely with Partners and fee‑earners to shape strategy
• Running BD meetings and reporting on progress, insights, and opportunities
• Managing events, campaigns, pitches, and on‑brand marketing assets
• Supporting awards, directory submissions, credentials, and thought leadership
• Conducting client, competitor, and market research
• Identifying cross‑selling opportunities and supporting client development
• Mentoring junior team members and contributing to a high‑performing BD & Marketing team
• 3–5 years’ Marketing & BD experience in professional services (legal experience ideal)
• Exceptional attention to detail and strong project management capability
• Proactive, flexible, solutions‑focused mindset
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A collaborative team player with high standards and pride in their work

🌟 Why This Role?

Join a respected, people‑focused firm where your work is visible, valued, and truly impactful. Expect autonomy, responsibility, and the chance to shape firm‑wide growth in a supportive, forward‑thinking environment.

👉 Interested in learning more? Apply today!