An award-winning international law firm has an exciting and newly created opportunity for an experienced Head of Business Development to lead on Business Development for their UK offices.
Highly lucrative salary + excellent benefits
Hybrid working structure (3 days office, 2 remotely) on a full-time 9.30-5.30 basis
Ultra-modern office space close to City Thameslink
The Head of Business Development will report into the Business Development Director and manage 5 Business Development Managers as well as sub teams of BD staff, covering firmwide practice groups across the UK region.
You will play a pivotal role in leading the firm's continued development overseeing all elements of Business Development, strategising with senior BD team, sector heads and partners, developing and implementing campaigns. You will possess strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to recruit, motivate, retain, and develop an effective team with a culture of accountability.
As Head of Business Development, you will work collaboratively with other leaders across the department (including Head of International BD and Head of Client Development) to execute cross-disciplinary Business Development initiatives aimed at: growing productive relationships with current and prospective clients; elevating the firm’s reputation and profile; exploring/securing strategic sponsorships and client programs; spearheading integrated cross selling campaigns; targeted Business Development pursuits; and developing/delivering training and coaching programs for lawyers and staff.
The client requires the services of a legal industry specialist Senior Business Development Manager or a current Head of BD with a successful track record in leading a busy Business Development team, currently working for a recognised UK/International firm. You will possess strong academics, marketing qualifications as well as be results driven, proactive, enthusiastic, imaginative and a strong influencer. Additionally, you will be an exceptional strategic thinking, analytical, with a high degree of intellectual curiosity coupled with a passion for creative solutions to traditional challenges.
Please contact Neil Hagan for further details.