BD Manager (6 month FTC)

Talent Frame are excited to be working with a national Law Firm to hire a Business Development Manager for a 6 month contract to start ASAP. This role can be based in either Manchester, Birmingham or London with hybrid working. This position offers an exciting opportunity to lead growth initiatives within a high-profile law firm’s Commercial division, playing a key role in driving client engagement, strategic planning, and market positioning.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with division leadership to identify and capitalise on growth opportunities within the Commercial division.
• Conduct sector and market research to support strategic business planning and unconcealed opportunities.
• Build and nurture relationships with clients, referral networks, industry bodies, and other stakeholders to identify cross-selling and partnership opportunities.
• Contribute to bid responses, pursuit strategies, and client relationship activities to support business growth.
• Develop integrated marketing campaigns including thought leadership, seminars, round tables, and event sponsorship to enhance division visibility.
• Collaborate with Market Insights, PR, and Communications teams to produce compelling content, press releases, and external communications.
• Assist in developing directory and award submissions to showcase the division’s expertise.
• Share sector updates internally and foster cross-team collaboration on initiatives.
• Support junior team members through coaching and mentoring.
• Provide regular BI and MI reporting to inform strategic decisions and performance reviews.
• Contribute to ad-hoc projects aligned with division growth targets.

Person Specification

• Proven experience in business development and marketing within a professional services or legal environment.
• Demonstrable understanding of the legal sector is advantageous.
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to translate industry trends into actionable opportunities.
• Excellent networking and relationship-building skills to connect internal and external stakeholders.
• Persuasive communicator with the ability to influence decision-makers.
• Proactive approach with a solutions-driven mindset and strong project management skills.
• Skilled content writer with the ability to produce clear, impactful marketing copy.
• Analytical thinker capable of synthesising data into high-level insights.
• Effective stakeholder management with a collaborative working style.
• Meticulous attention to detail and high levels of accuracy.

What’s on Offer
£65-75,000

How to Apply
To apply, please submit your CV demonstrating your suitability for this role by clicking the 'apply now' button (please do not apply via email). We aim to get back to all successful candidates within 48 working hours.

Commitment to Diversity
Talent Frame are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, disability, or age. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.