Head of Business Development - Successful Law Firm - London / Hybrid Working - up to £110k + great benefits

We are on the hunt for an experienced Head of Business Development, with a proven track record of delivering effective BD plans and strategy (preferably gained in a law firm environment)  to join a leading London Law Firm.

Leading the BD team, this newly created, hands-on Head of Business Development role will require you to draw on your strong understanding of business development and marketing in order to strategise, plan and budget in an all-round, operational capacity.

In a nutshell: You will use your creative, innovative and proactive nature and strong BD and marketing experience to build strategy, identify opportunities and execute plans in a hands-on, operational capacity.

What’s on offer:

Our client is offering a competitive salary (c£100k-£110k) and core and flexible benefits scheme, which includes 25+ days annual leave, pension scheme, life assurance, private medical insurance, enhanced sick pay and maternity/paternity pay, discretionary bonus, wellness subsidy, childcare vouchers, cycle to work scheme, dental cover and more!

Standard working hours are 9.30am - 5.30pm and hybrid working is offered.

Key responsibilities as the Head of Business Development will include:

• Actively managing a business development and marketing team, building and maintaining a culture of high performance and operational excellence
• Partnering with practice areas and partnership team to build a targeted BD and marketing strategy
• Managing the annual practice planning process
• Leading strategic business development projects
• Reporting on activity and ROI - presenting data-driven reports
• Remaining up-to-date with relevant trends, ensuring the organisation is progressive in its approach
• Organising pitches and presentations
• Managing key account tracking and outreach
• Producing digital media and ensuring the website is updated with relevant articles and posts

And much more!

What we’re looking for:

• Extensive experience in business development and marketing, ideally in a law practice
• Proven track record of delivering effective BD plans and strategy
• Excellent leadership / management capabilities with the ability to foster a collaborative team and a culture of high performance
• A hands-on, operational mindset - a strong desire to be ‘all in’
• Strategic thinker with strong business acumen and a commercial mindset
• Creative and innovative, always seeking to be proactive and progressive
• Strong influencing skills at senior level with the ability to question and challenge
• Proven ability to gain credibility at all levels
• Planning, budgeting and monitoring skills
• Excellent project management skills
• High proficiency in MS Office

Interested in this fantastic opportunity?

If you possess the demonstrable, senior level BD and Marketing experience in a law firm, then we want to hear from you! Please submit your CV, quoting ‘DH - Head of Business Development’