Senior Business Development and Marketing Operations Manager (FTC 6 months) £85k - £120k base + bens & bonus

Our client, a leading global Law firm with a fast-growing Fund and Corporate Services arm, is looking for an experienced Business Development and Marketing Operations Manager to join on a 6-month Fixed Term Contract asap. The successful candidate will need a background in corporate services and fund services (fiduciary), be based in London or Jersey, and have a strong track record of success across an operational and strategic remit covering BD and marketing.

Roles & Responsibilities

Working with Global Directors to deliver Business Development and Marketing plans including operating framework, processes, platforms, playbooks, templates, service levels, RFP pitch functions, and CRM / data best practice implementation.
Put into place and deliver a Business Development and Marketing infrastructure to meet the firm’s requirements and growth plans.
Help develop the BD&M strategy aligning with commercial priorities, business-wide objectives, and the evolving needs of the business.
Drive and implement process and system improvements, including standardised reporting tools, dashboard, and ROI metrics to provide clarity and tracking effectiveness across all BD&M operations.
Lead clarification and development of brand hierarchy and USPs internally and externally, and support ongoing improvement of brand positioning.
Collaborate with key client account and management leads to deepen relationships, optimise cross-sell, and drive revenue growth.
Drive digital transformation of BD&M, ensuring optimal CRM use and data integrity.
Collaborate across group and service lines to support business planning, sector strategy, pricing and knowledge sharing among core business units and legal service lines.
Translate technical service offerings – including fund administration, regulatory services, corporate governance, fiduciary structures and compliance-led processes, into compelling client value propositions.

Experience & Qualifications

Proven track record of implementing Business Development and Marketing infrastructure in place to meet global growth plans and requirements from a Corporate Services and Fund Services perspective.
Strong communication skills and ability to work at a senior level to deliver plans.
Ideally degree qualified.
Strong ability to deliver change initiatives with excellent interpersonal and stakeholder influencing skills.
Strong commercial orientation with multi-jurisdictional experience.
Expertise in pitching, RFPs, account management, CRM/data management and client insight.

This is a great opportunity to join a growing team and wider Legal and Financial Services firm, where you will make an immediate impact in this diverse role. Candidates can be based in London or Jersey, with occasional travel required, and a flexible hybrid working arrangement. Apply now if you fit the criteria for this exciting, fixed term contract!

Please email your CV to kate@meredithbrown.com

Ref: KP1314727

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