Strategic Business Development Manager (18-Month)

Lewis Silkin; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Lewis Silkin in London seeks an experienced Business Development Manager to work with the Chief Marketing Officer and other partners to grow existing client relationships and develop new business opportunities.

The role blends ownership with collaboration across the firm, involving partners, lawyers and business services to deliver campaigns, pitches and ROI-focused initiatives. This is an 18‑month fixed-term maternity-cover role with potential broader responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level or CIM.
• 3–5 years BD experience in professional services or law firm (required).
• Manager level experience preferred.
• Broad experience of marketing and business development programmes.
• Ability to meet deadlines and juggle multiple projects with initiative.

Responsibilities

• BDM point of contact for DCC LPG and Advertising & Marketing sector groups.
• Devise and execute BD and marketing plans aligned with department objectives.
• Manage prospective client targeting and client development; analyse trends and opportunities.
• Lead pitches and responses to RFPs; draft tenders and coach teams.
• Oversee marketing communications campaigns; improve ROI and engagement.
• Champion firm-wide initiatives (CRM Engage, web presence, training).
• Conduct market analysis and research on legislation and industry trends.

Skills

Communication & interpersonal skills

Numeracy & attention to detail

Team player

Self-starter

Influence & persuasion

Education

Degree level or CIM

Tools

MS Office

Adobe InDesign

Interaction database

Job description

Lewis Silkin in London seeks an experienced Business Development Manager to work with the Chief Marketing Officer and other partners to grow existing client relationships and develop new business opportunities.

The role blends ownership with collaboration across the firm, involving partners, lawyers and business services to deliver campaigns, pitches and ROI-focused initiatives. This is an 18‑month fixed-term maternity-cover role with potential broader responsibilities.