Marketing and Business Development Manager
Blue Legal is partnering with a leading professional services firm to recruit a Marketing and Business Development Manager on a 12‑month fixed‑term contract. This role will be based at Discovery Park, Sandwich, Kent (with flexibility for other Kent offices) and will play a key part in delivering multi‑channel campaigns, creating engaging content, managing high‑impact events, and supporting the firm’s growth objectives. You will also mentor a small team and work closely with partners and stakeholders across the organisation.
The Responsibilities
* Develop and implement marketing and business development strategies that enhance brand awareness, client engagement, and support growth objectives.
* Oversee content creation and thought leadership, including articles, surveys, reports, newsletters, press releases, and editorial materials.
* Plan and manage events and webinars, from roundtables to larger client receptions, ensuring high‑quality delivery and engagement.
* Mentor and manage team members, providing guidance, feedback, and professional development opportunities.
* Ensure all marketing materials and communications are aligned with brand guidelines, regulatory requirements, and quality standards.
* Support business development initiatives, including lead generation, target lists, market research, and sector‑focused campaigns.
* Monitor campaign performance, manage budgets, and provide actionable reporting and recommendations to senior management.
The Candidate
* Experience in marketing or business development, ideally within professional services or a related sector.
* Strong communicator with excellent writing, editing, and content management skills.
* Proactive, organised, and commercially minded, able to manage multiple priorities, lead a small team, and deliver results in a dynamic environment.
Please note: Due to the specific sectors we work in, only candidates with valid work experience in a Law Firm, Accountancy Firm, Management Consultancy, Property/Construction Firm, Financial Services Firm or a high‑profile relevant Association or Agency will be considered. We regret that our clients will not accept applications outside of these areas.
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