Marketing and Business Development Manager - Commercial Services; Real Estate

Why join us?

At DWF, our Real Estate practice is a key growth area within the business, supporting some of the most recognised organisations across the built environment sector. As Marketing & Business Development Manager, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering client-focused growth initiatives, working closely with senior stakeholders, priority clients and specialist marketing teams. This is an exciting opportunity to make a visible impact within a collaborative, fast-paced environment where creativity, commercial thinking and relationship-building are highly valued.

Working closely with the Senior Marketing & Business Development Manager and Real Estate leadership team, you'll develop and deliver strategic marketing and business development initiatives that support practice growth, strengthen client relationships and enhance DWF's market profile. You'll take ownership of key campaigns, manage priority client programmes and identify opportunities to drive sustainable business growth.

A significant focus of the role will be leading high-impact events and profile-raising activities, ensuring strong engagement before, during and after delivery to maximise return on investment. You'll build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders, clients and suppliers, while coordinating colleagues across service lines, sectors and geographies to deliver integrated, client-focused solutions.

• Proven experience developing and delivering business development strategies that support commercial growth.
• Strong track record of creating and executing multi-channel B2B marketing campaigns.
• Experience delivering high-profile events and post-event engagement activity that generates measurable outcomes.
• Excellent stakeholder management, influencing and relationship-building skills, with the confidence to engage senior leaders and clients.
• Strong project management capabilities with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Commercially minded with experience working within a professional services environment.

• Experience supporting a Real Estate, Built Environment or related professional services practice.
• Experience working within an international or global organisation.
• Knowledge of client account management and strategic client development programmes.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional teams within a matrix environment.
• Ability to identify and implement innovative marketing approaches that enhance brand profile and client engagement.
• Professional qualification in Marketing, Business Development or a related discipline.

We are committed to ensuring that each member of our team feels valued and duly rewarded during their time at DWF.

We are an equal opportunities employer that celebrates diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. We aim to create a positive experience for all candidates and offer any adjustments or additional support needed. You may be the right candidate for the role or others across the wider team.

DWF is a leading global provider of integrated legal and business services. We empower people to be themselves within an inclusive and supportive environment, enabling everyone to achieve their full potential in line with their abilities and career aspirations.

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