About the Role
Are you looking to join a highly regarded Central London firm offering a competitive salary, private medical insurance, pension, discretionary bonus, 25 days’ holiday, wellbeing support, and more? This is an exciting opportunity to take on a senior strategic role focused on driving long-term growth, embedding a data-led business development culture, and working closely with senior leadership across the firm.<br> <br> <strong>About the Firm:<br><br></strong><strong></strong><br> • Highly regarded Central London law firm with a strong reputation for excellence<br> • Collaborative and ambitious culture with close partner engagement<br> • Strong focus on long-term growth, innovation and relationship development<br> • Supportive environment with a commitment to high standards and professional development<br> <br> <strong>Senior Business Development Manager — Position Overview:<br></strong><strong></strong><br> You will play a central role in shaping and delivering the firm’s long-term growth strategy, leading on business development initiatives, CRM adoption, relationship management, and strategic planning across the firm.<br> <br> <strong>Key Responsibilities of the Senior Business Development Manager:<br><br></strong><strong></strong><br> • Lead the development and execution of firm-wide business development strategies<br> • Champion CRM adoption and drive measurable behavioural change across the firm<br> • Build a culture of proactive contact management and relationship development<br> • Identify market opportunities, emerging sectors and referral networks through strategic research<br> • Work closely with senior leadership on growth planning and business development priorities<br> • Collaborate with Marketing, Finance and legal teams to embed consistent BD processes<br> • Translate data and market intelligence into practical growth strategies<br> • Support the firm in securing and developing high-value opportunities and relationships<br> <br> <strong>Requirements of the Senior Business Development Manager:<br><br></strong><strong></strong><br> • Proven experience in senior business development within professional services<br> • Strong expertise in CRM systems, adoption, reporting and strategic insight<br> • Experience designing and implementing contact strategy programmes<br> • Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence senior partners<br> • Strong commercial awareness and data-driven approach<br> • Excellent written and verbal communication skills<br> • Experience presenting to senior leadership and boards<br> • Degree in Business, Marketing, Finance or a related discipline<br> <br> <strong>The Benefits for the Senior Business Development Manager role:<br><br></strong><strong></strong><br> • Competitive salary<br> • 25 days’ holiday<br> • BUPA Medical Insurance<br> • Pension scheme<br> • Discretionary bonus scheme<br> • Life assurance<br> • Wellbeing programme<br> • Cycle to Work scheme<br> • And more<br> <br> If you are a senior business development professional looking to join a progressive and ambitious firm, apply today.<br> Alternatively, contact Shabir at Law Staff Limited quoting reference BH-37720<br> <br> PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL (INCLUDING SPAM FOLDER) FOR CONFIRMATION THAT YOUR APPLICATION HAS BEEN RECEIVED.<br> <br> In accordance with The Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003.