Contract Business Development Manager

The Role

On behalf of our client, we are seeking a Contract Business Development Manager for a 6-month contract. This role sits within the Marketing and Business Development function and reports to senior partners. The successful consultant will provide both strategic and hands-on support across designated sectors, helping to shape business development activity and deliver agreed outcomes within the contract period.

This is a business-facing position that combines strategic thinking with practical delivery. It requires someone who can quickly understand priorities, build stakeholder relationships, and support the growth of client relationships and new business opportunities.

Responsibilities will include

• Lead the development of compelling proposals, bids and pitch presentations.
• Identify, develop and support the conversion of new business opportunities.
• Develop and manage pipelines of target clients, prospects and opportunities using CRM data.
• Create and deliver business development plans aligned with sector and service-line strategies.
• Build and maintain relationships with partners, client contacts and intermediaries.
• Design and execute targeted campaigns, events and thought-leadership activities to raise our client’s profile.
• Provide regular updates on progress, risks and recommendations to senior stakeholders.
• Work collaboratively across UK offices and with international alliance firms as required.
• Take ownership of defined workstreams, set milestones and ensure timely delivery.
• Ensure compliance with confidentiality, information security and working-practice standards.

The Person

Our client is seeking a proactive, self-motivated business development professional with a strong interest in driving growth within a professional services environment. You will be confident working with senior stakeholders and able to balance strategic planning with hands-on delivery.

• Significant business development experience within a law firm or professional services environment.
• Proven track record of developing and delivering business development plans.
• Strong stakeholder influence, including experience working with partners and key decision-makers.
• Excellent proposal, bid and pitch-writing skills.
• Solid understanding of pipeline management and lead generation, with proficiency in CRM systems.

The Hours

Full-time, 6-month fixed-term contract on a day-rate basis.

The Salary

Day-rate equivalent to £60,000 per annum.

The Location

Bristol, Manchester or Birmingham with hybrid working and travel to other UK offices and client sites as required