Senior BD Executive

Senior Business Development Executive | Professional Services

Are you a proactive and commercially minded Business Development professional looking to take the next step in your career?

We are seeking a talented Senior Business Development Executive to support a range of practice groups, leading marketing and BD initiatives that drive growth, strengthen client relationships, and raise market profile. This is a broad and hands-on role offering significant autonomy, responsibility, and exposure to senior stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and implement marketing and business development plans and budgets
• Partner with senior stakeholders to identify growth opportunities and deliver strategic initiatives
• Manage thought leadership campaigns, events, and market-facing activities
• Support pitches, proposals, award submissions, and marketing collateral
• Conduct client, competitor, and market research
• Track and report on business development activity and opportunities
• Mentor and support junior team members

About You:

• 3-5 years' Marketing & Business Development experience within professional services, ideally legal
• Experience working directly with senior stakeholders and managing BD projects
• Strong organisational, analytical, and stakeholder management skills
• Excellent communication skills with a collaborative and proactive approach
• Passionate about delivering high-quality work and driving business growth

Hybrid working available.

If you're looking for a role that offers variety, visibility, and the opportunity to make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Due to the high volume of applications, we are not able to respond to all enquiries. If you have not received a response within 72 hours, please assume you have not been shortlisted at this stage, however thank you for taking the time to apply.

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