Senior Business Development Manager, Corporate

CMS UK; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible, hybrid working policy

Generous bonus scheme

Up to 25 days holiday

Private medical insurance

Job summary

CMS UK in Greater London is seeking an experienced Marketing & Business Development professional to lead their corporate practice group. This senior role requires effective strategy delivery and coordination of business development initiatives across multiple channels.

The ideal candidate should have significant experience in a professional services environment, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage budgets effectively. Benefits include a competitive salary, flexible working, a generous bonus scheme, and up to 28 days holiday.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in marketing and business development within a professional services environment.
• Experience of practice group and sector marketing, including pitching and campaigns.
• Confidence managing budgets and translating strategy into practical activity.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a business development team supporting the group.
• Own business planning and budget management for BD initiatives.
• Plan and deliver campaigns, events and spotlight initiatives.

Skills

Marketing and business development in professional services

Effective relationship building

Communication skills

Numerical and analytical capability

Organizational skills

Job description

Role Summary

We’re looking for an experienced Marketing & Business Development professional to lead and support the integrated global Corporate practice group. The role focuses on planning and delivering business development activity that supports the group’s strategic priorities, working closely with partners and the global practice and sector marketing team. This is a senior, collaborative role with responsibility for shaping and delivering BD initiatives across multiple channels, ensuring activity is well‑planned, coordinated and aligned to wider firm objectives.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and develop a business development team supporting the group
• Own business planning and budget management for BD initiatives
• Build and maintain effective BD infrastructure and processes
• Support partners on pitches and proposals, from strategy through to delivery
• Plan and deliver campaigns, events and spotlight initiatives
• Drive client targeting activity in line with agreed priorities
• Manage communications and PR activity relevant to the group
• Coordinate legal directory and awards submissions

What You’ll Bring

• Strong experience in marketing and business development within a professional services environment
• Experience of practice group and sector marketing, including pitching and campaigns
• Confidence managing budgets and translating strategy into practical activity
• The ability to build effective working relationships with partners, colleagues and external suppliers
• Clear and confident written and verbal communication skills
• Strong numerical and analytical capability, with the ability to present complex information clearly
• A proactive, organised approach and a genuine interest in supporting business growth

Benefits

• Competitive basic salary (reviewed annually)
• Flexible, hybrid working policy
• Generous bonus scheme
• Up to 25 days holiday (rising to 28 days with service)
• Holiday exchange scheme
• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced parental leave
• Reasonable adjustments and accommodation for disabled talent in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.