Head of Business Development & Marketing
Location: Canterbury (Kent) + London travel
The Opportunity
We are partnering with a high-growth, private equity-backed professional services firm entering an exciting phase of expansion across the South East and London.
With a clear growth strategy focused on both organic development and acquisition, the business is now looking to appoint a Head of Business Development & Marketing to play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering its commercial agenda.
This is a rare opportunity to build and lead a BD function within a scaling, ambitious environment where you will have real influence at leadership level and a direct impact on revenue growth.
The Role
As Head of Business Development & Marketing, you will take ownership of the firm’s growth strategy—driving pipeline, strengthening market presence, and embedding a high-performance BD culture across the business.
You will work closely with senior leadership and Partners to deliver measurable commercial outcomes while elevating brand positioning in a competitive professional services market.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and deliver a firm-wide BD and marketing strategy aligned to growth targets
- Drive new business opportunities across audit, tax, advisory, and outsourced services
- Partner with senior stakeholders to build pipeline and maximise cross-selling opportunities
- Lead and develop a high-performing BD and marketing function
- Oversee brand, campaigns, digital marketing, and thought leadership initiatives
- Support major bids, tenders, and client pitches
- Implement CRM and data-led approaches to track pipeline and ROI
- Strengthen client engagement, retention, and experience strategies
- Support growth initiatives including acquisitions and market expansion
About You
- Proven experience in a senior Business Development and/or Marketing leadership role
- Background within professional services (accountancy, legal, consultancy or similar)
- Strong track record of delivering revenue growth and building BD capability
- Experience working within partner-led or stakeholder-heavy environments
- Commercially astute with the ability to translate strategy into results
- Confident influencing at senior leadership and C-suite level
- Hands-on approach with the ability to operate both strategically and operationally
Why Apply?
- Join a high-growth, PE-backed business with clear expansion plans
- Opportunity to shape and lead a key function from the ground up
- Direct exposure to senior leadership and strategic decision-making
- Play a central role in driving revenue and long-term value creation
- Attractive salary, bonus, and potential equity participation
Next Steps
If you are a commercially driven BD leader looking for a high-impact role within a growing professional services firm, we would be keen to hear from you.
Apply today or contact us for a confidential discussion.
