Senior Business Development Executive

Redland Search - Professional Recruitment Solutions; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Redland Search - Professional Recruitment Solutions is partnering with a prestigious UK-Top 100 commercial law firm to recruit a Senior Business Development Executive. The role is based in Bristol or Leeds, offering hybrid working and opportunities to shape strategy in the Housing and Living division.

You will support BD, marketing and client development, collaborating with the BD Manager to drive growth, client engagement, and campaigns across multiple channels.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in BD/marketing within a professional services environment
• Knowledge of the Living (hotels etc) or the Housing market is advantageous, but not essential
• Proven track record in enhancing an organization's profile and reputation through marketing events, communications, and campaigns
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Highly motivated, self-driven, and results-oriented
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to multi-task and meet deadlines
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, CRM systems, and financial software/reports
• Degree or equivalent professional work experience

Responsibilities

• Strategic planning to support business plans for Living and Housing sectors
• Client development with account teams, client reviews, and feedback activities
• Develop and execute marketing campaigns across channels (email, web, social, events, PR)
• Plan and run an annual program of events and sponsorships, in-person and online
• Create client publications and thought leadership content in multiple formats
• Build relationships with market intermediaries, regulators, and membership bodies
• Assist bids team in responding to bids within Living/Housing sectors
• Ensure framework compliance, manage reviews and management information reports
• Report on BD budgets and maximize ROI
• Leverage Peppermint CRM and Introhive to support BD activities

Skills

BD/Marketing

Client relationship

Campaign development

Communication

Organization

Microsoft Office

CRM systems

Education

Degree or equivalent

Tools

Peppermint CRM

Introhive

Microsoft Office

Job description

Join an Award-Winning Team as a Senior Business Development Executive!

Location: Bristol or Leeds

About the Firm: A prestigious UK-Top 100 commercial law firm is renowned for providing a comprehensive range of legal services from offices in Birmingham, Bristol, Leeds, and London. The firm serves clients across diverse sectors, including construction, energy, higher education, financial services, housing, local government, and health & social care. The firm has had an incredible decade, growing 10-20% every year and their BD & Marketing Division has grown from 10 to 40 staff in the past 5 years. Opportunities for your career to grow are unrivalled elsewhere.

Why This Firm?

• Recognized among 'The Times Best Law Firms'
• Award-winning teams offering expertise in construction, commercial, corporate, property, regulatory, employment, and litigation (commercial and clinical negligence)
• Unrivalled career growth and opportunities.

Firm Values:

• Relationships: Prioritises collaboration with clients and colleagues.
• Results: Committed to excellence in all endeavours.
• Reputation: Integrity guides all actions.
• Responsible: Makes ethical choices and strives for continuous improvement.

The Opportunity: This firm is seeking a Senior Business Development Executive to play a pivotal role in their Housing and Living Division - a sector that is growing rapidly in the UK and where this firm has an incredibly strong footprint. The successful candidate will work closely with the Business Development Manager to support BD, marketing, and client development activities. This national role offers a chance to shape strategic business plans, develop client relationships, and drive ambitious growth plans.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Planning: Support the creation and implementation of business plans for Living and Housing MFGs.
• Client Development: Actively engage in client account teams to retain and grow core clients, conduct client review meetings, and support client feedback activities.
• Marketing Campaigns: Develop and execute compelling marketing campaigns across various channels (email, web, social media, events, PR).
• Event Management: Plan and deliver an annual program of events and sponsorships, both in-person and online.
• Content Creation: Produce engaging client publications and thought leadership content in various formats (text, video, audio, infographics).
• Relationship Building: Foster relationships with key market intermediaries, regulators, and membership organizations.
• Bid Support: Assist the Bids Team in responding to formal bids within the MFGs.
• Framework Compliance: Work with legal frameworks to meet obligations, prepare for reviews, and deliver management information reports.
• Budget Management: Report on BD budgets, ensuring maximum ROI from all activities.
• CRM Utilization: Leverage the firm's CRM systems, Peppermint CRM and Introhive, to support BD, marketing, and client development activities.

Skills & Experience:

• Minimum 3 years' experience in BD/marketing within a professional services environment
• Knowledge of the Living (hotels etc) or the Housing market is advantageous, but not essential
• Proven track record in enhancing an organization's profile and reputation through marketing events, communications, and campaigns
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Highly motivated, self-driven, and results-oriented
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to multi-task and meet deadlines
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, CRM systems, and financial software/reports
• Degree or equivalent professional work experience

Hybrid Working: The firm offers flexibility with hybrid working arrangements. Candidates must be within a commutable distance of one of the offices and be prepared to travel occasionally to other locations.

Ready to Make a Difference? Join this dynamic and forward-thinking team and contribute to their continued success. The firm is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds.