We're looking for an experienced Business Development (BD) and Marketing Manager to partner with technical teams and senior stakeholders across Kent, London and Sussex with experience in proposals and tendering. You’ll work across multiple projects and campaigns, supporting fee earners and Partners to deliver targeted BD initiatives that align with firmwide strategy. This role focuses on growing client relationships, winning new business, and strengthening intermediary networks, across sectors, service lines and the Kent region using the full marketing mix. This is a full-time, 12-month fixed-term contract based at our Chatham office, with a hybrid working arrangement of a minimum of three days per week in the office. About the role As BD and Marketing Manager, you'll work with Partners and teams to: Manage and respond to proposals, ITTs and pitch opportunities Scope and de-brief with external clients when pitching Identify and target new business opportunities Deepen relationships with key clients and referrers Introduce additional services to existing clients Manage, support and lead events, sponsorships, and forums across regions, sectors and service lines Reviewing and drafting service and sector driven content and documents You'll be embedded in the region and service line, and work as part of a wider BD & Marketing team. Collaboration is key and you will connect with Marketing, Digital, HR, IT, and external providers to deliver BD activity end-to-end. What we are looking for Proven experience as a BD and Marketing Manager in a professional services environment (accountancy or legal) Strong relationship-building and project management skills Ability to juggle multiple deadlines and deliver BD campaigns across sectors and markets Comfortable advising senior stakeholders and leading on pitches, proposals and client targeting Commercially minded, organised and confident in client-facing activity What we can offer Financial wellbeing – competitive salary, contributory pension scheme, Life Assurance, Health Cash Plan, Income Protection Scheme and Perks at Work discounts and rewards. Leave – 25.5 days plus bank holidays, holiday buying Mental wellbeing – hybrid working (3 days in the office/2 from home) and flexible working policies, Employee Assistance Programme and counselling Physical wellbeing –Private Medical Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance and an annual flu jab. Recognition – monthly nominations for financial awards based on culture and values Development – we offer continuous support and development with clear mapped progression routes across the business, as well as access to internal and external training courses Diversity, inclusion and belonging – we operate several family-friendly policies and take proactive steps to create an inclusive environment ESG – give as you earn, 1 extra day off each year to take up volunteering opportunities. Opportunities to support our commitment to charitable causes Travel – other optional benefits include: cycle to work scheme, interest-free season ticket loan (London only), interest-free car/motorbike loan At Kreston Reeves, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace for all. We understand that everyone has unique needs, and we strive to accommodate them through reasonable adjustments. Whether it's adapting work environments, providing assistive technologies, or modifying processes, we are dedicated to supporting our employees in realising their full potential. If you require any reasonable adjustments to participate in our recruitment process or thrive in your role, please don't hesitate to reach out by emailing recruitment@krestonreeves.com. Please remember, you only need to share what you are comfortable to for us to support your request. Your success is important to us, and we're here to ensure a supportive and inclusive experience for all. About Kreston Reeves With 200 years of history, we are an award-winning professional services firm with offices in London, Kent and Sussex. We provide a full range of accountancy, business advisory and wealth services, tailored to our clients’ needs. We guide our clients, colleagues and communities to a brighter future. We help businesses, not for profit organisations, individuals and families with more than just accountancy, business and wealth advice. Our dedication to providing a personal service is what sets us apart – we get to know you, understand your goals, support and advise you on your journey to help you realise your ambitions. We’re proud to be B Corp certified, demonstrating our commitment to our environmental, social and governance programme which is central to our purpose and vision. We actively encourage all our colleagues to give back to their local communities whenever they can.