Our client is a board governance software company. Our client is a technology and advisory firm on a mission to make boards more effective, and through them, build better businesses and benefit society. Over twenty years we have established ourselves as the market leader in governance and board effectiveness, trusted by more than 80,000 directors, executives, and governance professionals globally, click apply for full job details
Oct 25, 2026
Full time
Our client is a board governance software company. Our client is a technology and advisory firm on a mission to make boards more effective, and through them, build better businesses and benefit society. Over twenty years we have established ourselves as the market leader in governance and board effectiveness, trusted by more than 80,000 directors, executives, and governance professionals globally, click apply for full job details
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Our Advisory team provide a wide variety of services that deliver value-led advice and outcomes. They have an in-depth knowledge of business, industry sectors and markets and understand the constantly changing risks and opportunities at the heart of our clients' affairs. The team work across strategy, operations and improvement as well as at a transactional and defined project level. From technology to risk advisory, they're experts in following through on top-level instructions and resolving the finer details - all in one straight-forward package. When you join them, you'll work on some of the world's most exciting financial operations and business deals, building your experience and expertise alongside the brightest minds in the industry. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working pro-actively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. As a Senior Manager in BDO Digital's Third Party Assurance team, you'll play a leading role in growing and delivering our assurance and certification business across the UK. Based in London, you will support organisations in building trust and confidence with their customers, regulators and business partners. You will work across a broad portfolio of assurance, certification and regulatory compliance engagements, helping clients demonstrate the effectiveness of their controls, meet regulatory obligations and enhance their digital trust capabilities. It's a senior, market-facing role combining business development, client leadership, high-quality delivery and team stewardship. You'll originate opportunities through your own relationships and work jointly with colleagues across the firm taking integrated propositions to market. In addition, you'll help shape the growth plan, lead and develop our people, and contribute to the continued development of the Third Party Assurance practise. You'll be someone with: Substantial experience in technology risk, IT assurance, IT internal audit, risk and controls or a closely related discipline Experience delivering assurance, audit, compliance or risk engagements relating to technology, cybersecurity, privacy or operational controls. Strong ITGC testing understanding. Strong understanding of assurance frameworks and standards, including one or more of:SOC 1 / ISAE 3402, SOC 2 / ISAE 3000, Digital regulations such as DSA, DMA, DORA, GDPR, UKGC RTS, CMMC, TSA-21, ISO, HITRUST. Other recognised assurance or certification frameworks. A demonstrable record of winning and expanding client work, supported by credible market relationships and the ability to originate opportunities both independently and through collaboration Strong commercial judgement, including experience shaping proposals, negotiating scope and fees, managing engagement economics and maintaining appropriate quality and risk standards. Experience leading complex, multi-workstream engagements and communicating confidently with executive, audit committee, risk and technology stakeholders. A proven ability to lead, motivate and develop teams, provide clear direction and constructive challenge, and build capability for sustainable growth. Relevant qualifications such as ACA, CISA, CISM, ACCA, CIA, CRISC, CISSP or cloud certifications are advantageous; equivalent senior-level experience and market credibility will also be considered. You'll also be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer everyone the opportunity to work in ways that suit them, their teams, and the task in hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
Oct 25, 2026
Full time
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Our Advisory team provide a wide variety of services that deliver value-led advice and outcomes. They have an in-depth knowledge of business, industry sectors and markets and understand the constantly changing risks and opportunities at the heart of our clients' affairs. The team work across strategy, operations and improvement as well as at a transactional and defined project level. From technology to risk advisory, they're experts in following through on top-level instructions and resolving the finer details - all in one straight-forward package. When you join them, you'll work on some of the world's most exciting financial operations and business deals, building your experience and expertise alongside the brightest minds in the industry. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working pro-actively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. As a Senior Manager in BDO Digital's Third Party Assurance team, you'll play a leading role in growing and delivering our assurance and certification business across the UK. Based in London, you will support organisations in building trust and confidence with their customers, regulators and business partners. You will work across a broad portfolio of assurance, certification and regulatory compliance engagements, helping clients demonstrate the effectiveness of their controls, meet regulatory obligations and enhance their digital trust capabilities. It's a senior, market-facing role combining business development, client leadership, high-quality delivery and team stewardship. You'll originate opportunities through your own relationships and work jointly with colleagues across the firm taking integrated propositions to market. In addition, you'll help shape the growth plan, lead and develop our people, and contribute to the continued development of the Third Party Assurance practise. You'll be someone with: Substantial experience in technology risk, IT assurance, IT internal audit, risk and controls or a closely related discipline Experience delivering assurance, audit, compliance or risk engagements relating to technology, cybersecurity, privacy or operational controls. Strong ITGC testing understanding. Strong understanding of assurance frameworks and standards, including one or more of:SOC 1 / ISAE 3402, SOC 2 / ISAE 3000, Digital regulations such as DSA, DMA, DORA, GDPR, UKGC RTS, CMMC, TSA-21, ISO, HITRUST. Other recognised assurance or certification frameworks. A demonstrable record of winning and expanding client work, supported by credible market relationships and the ability to originate opportunities both independently and through collaboration Strong commercial judgement, including experience shaping proposals, negotiating scope and fees, managing engagement economics and maintaining appropriate quality and risk standards. Experience leading complex, multi-workstream engagements and communicating confidently with executive, audit committee, risk and technology stakeholders. A proven ability to lead, motivate and develop teams, provide clear direction and constructive challenge, and build capability for sustainable growth. Relevant qualifications such as ACA, CISA, CISM, ACCA, CIA, CRISC, CISSP or cloud certifications are advantageous; equivalent senior-level experience and market credibility will also be considered. You'll also be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer everyone the opportunity to work in ways that suit them, their teams, and the task in hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
We are recruiting for a BD Manager - IP Litigation to join our Marketing team in London. Marketing team - London Our Marketing team helps the firm win and grow the right clients and work. We drive client development across the firm - deepening priority relationships, increasing share of wallet and converting strategic opportunities into profitable revenue. We equip partners with effective go-to-market strategies, tactics and processes, differentiated insights and disciplined execution. Alongside this, we strengthen the firm's market profile and reputation to support client acquisition, retention, and growth. We work as one integrated global team, aligning central support and expertise with local knowledge and execution to maximize impact across offices, practice groups, sectors and client programs. This role sits in the business development (BD) team. The BD team is focused on practice group strategy, implementing practice group business plans, winning new clients, winning more work from existing clients, and profile raising. You will support day-to-day business development for the IP Litigation practice in London by converting strategy into tactical plans that you deliver in an efficient, disciplined and collaborative way. You will provide both reactive and proactive support to lawyers and the business to help pursue growth opportunities. The role will involve the full spectrum of marketing and BD activities for the group, including support on pitches, events, directories, campaigns and thought leadership, and other profile-raising activities both internally and externally, ensuring that best practice is followed in terms of systems, technology and processes. What you will do Market profile, content and campaigns Manage directories and awards submissions for the group and coordinate associated interviews and follow up, and coordinate client newsletters, internal newsletters, and internal deal alerts. Working with our Marketing Services team (MST), to manage all logistics and marketing/promotion events, in addition to assessing external event opportunities for the group. Actively seek opportunities to raise the profile of the practice groups' capabilities and ensure consistent, evidence-based messaging in all market-facing materials. Pitch excellence Coordinate pitches and proposals, working in conjunction with the central pitch team, pricing and lawyers to create compelling, compliant submissions. Tailor credentials and case studies to client needs; responsibility for creating and updating marketing collateral. Support rehearsals and Q&A preparation. Maintain pipeline hygiene and data completeness; run basic go/no-go checklists. Strategic planning and execution Contribute to the development of approved business plans and translate into tactical execution. Track spend and return on investment against activities. Provide status reports using Dynamics (our CRM system) and pipeline data to inform partner discussions. Monitor market and client news; summarize implications and feed intelligence into wider marketing activities. Client development Assist partners, associates and BD colleagues in the management of strategic client relationships and coordinate client targeting efforts. Work on the development of client plans, contact maps and meeting records, ensuring that Dynamics is populated with high data quality. Capture client feedback and post-matter insights; log themes and flag opportunities to the senior BD manager. Assemble client and decision-maker profiles using approved research tools to support cross-selling. Track coverage, contacts and actions for priority client accounts. AI and technology Use approved marketing function AI tools, including the function's agents for designated tasks, in line with the firm's AI usage policy. Complete the marketing function's mandatory AI capability program and develop applied AI skills relevant to the role, and demonstrate progression in applied AI skills through tangible contribution to personal and team output. Collaboration, integration and change Promote consistent use of firm systems and templates; maintain file hygiene and naming/version standards. Actively participate in change initiatives; share ideas and help embed new ways of working. Escalate blockers and propose practical fixes, while adhering to agreed service levels and briefing templates with central teams. Team leadership and development Support resourcing across competing priorities and time zones. Contribute to onboarding new team members by sharing best practice for common BD tasks, and support BD training for associates. What you will have Strong communication skills, both written and oral. Can persuade and influence senior stakeholders. Proven experience executing business development activities in professional services preferred. Enthusiasm to develop an in-depth understanding of the global IP litigation practice (in terms of the market, the key players, the competition, and our legal offering). Previous IP, technology or life sciences market experience would be a plus, but is not essential. Intellectual curiosity about market trends and client needs combined with a proactive instinct to shape business development activities in line with these insights. Strong project management and stakeholder skills; clear, persuasive writing with a focus on client needs. Comfortable with data and research; confident using client data management systems (e.g, Dynamics), experience and pipeline systems. Highly organized, proactive and resilient; strong attention to detail, ability to work to deadlines, and follow-through across multiple priorities. Strong client focus and ability to work well with busy lawyers while balancing deadlines. Should you require additional support at any stage of the recruitment process due to a disability or a health condition, please do not hesitate to contact a member of our recruitment team who will work with you to provide any adjustments as required. We are an equal opportunities recruiter and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic. We recognise that our people are our most valuable asset, which is reflected in the wide range of benefits that are available to our employees. Some of these benefits include: our occupational pension scheme, group income protection cover, private medical insurance, mental health resources and free apps, health and wellbeing services encompassing an onsite gym, wellbeing centre and GP service, emergency back-up care support, parental and special leave, holiday entitlement increasing with length of service, holiday trading, season ticket loans and online discounts and lifestyle management services. Our approach to hybrid working seeks to combine and maximise the benefits of effective remote working with the benefits of being in the office. Our current hybrid working arrangements require office based working for a minimum of 60% of your time ( i.e. three days per week for a full time role) in accordance with our hybrid working policy. NO AGENCIES PLEASE - A&O Shearman does not accept unsolicited CVs. For further information, please see our UK Recruitment Agency Policy and our commitment to direct sourcing here .
Oct 24, 2026
Full time
We are recruiting for a BD Manager - IP Litigation to join our Marketing team in London. Marketing team - London Our Marketing team helps the firm win and grow the right clients and work. We drive client development across the firm - deepening priority relationships, increasing share of wallet and converting strategic opportunities into profitable revenue. We equip partners with effective go-to-market strategies, tactics and processes, differentiated insights and disciplined execution. Alongside this, we strengthen the firm's market profile and reputation to support client acquisition, retention, and growth. We work as one integrated global team, aligning central support and expertise with local knowledge and execution to maximize impact across offices, practice groups, sectors and client programs. This role sits in the business development (BD) team. The BD team is focused on practice group strategy, implementing practice group business plans, winning new clients, winning more work from existing clients, and profile raising. You will support day-to-day business development for the IP Litigation practice in London by converting strategy into tactical plans that you deliver in an efficient, disciplined and collaborative way. You will provide both reactive and proactive support to lawyers and the business to help pursue growth opportunities. The role will involve the full spectrum of marketing and BD activities for the group, including support on pitches, events, directories, campaigns and thought leadership, and other profile-raising activities both internally and externally, ensuring that best practice is followed in terms of systems, technology and processes. What you will do Market profile, content and campaigns Manage directories and awards submissions for the group and coordinate associated interviews and follow up, and coordinate client newsletters, internal newsletters, and internal deal alerts. Working with our Marketing Services team (MST), to manage all logistics and marketing/promotion events, in addition to assessing external event opportunities for the group. Actively seek opportunities to raise the profile of the practice groups' capabilities and ensure consistent, evidence-based messaging in all market-facing materials. Pitch excellence Coordinate pitches and proposals, working in conjunction with the central pitch team, pricing and lawyers to create compelling, compliant submissions. Tailor credentials and case studies to client needs; responsibility for creating and updating marketing collateral. Support rehearsals and Q&A preparation. Maintain pipeline hygiene and data completeness; run basic go/no-go checklists. Strategic planning and execution Contribute to the development of approved business plans and translate into tactical execution. Track spend and return on investment against activities. Provide status reports using Dynamics (our CRM system) and pipeline data to inform partner discussions. Monitor market and client news; summarize implications and feed intelligence into wider marketing activities. Client development Assist partners, associates and BD colleagues in the management of strategic client relationships and coordinate client targeting efforts. Work on the development of client plans, contact maps and meeting records, ensuring that Dynamics is populated with high data quality. Capture client feedback and post-matter insights; log themes and flag opportunities to the senior BD manager. Assemble client and decision-maker profiles using approved research tools to support cross-selling. Track coverage, contacts and actions for priority client accounts. AI and technology Use approved marketing function AI tools, including the function's agents for designated tasks, in line with the firm's AI usage policy. Complete the marketing function's mandatory AI capability program and develop applied AI skills relevant to the role, and demonstrate progression in applied AI skills through tangible contribution to personal and team output. Collaboration, integration and change Promote consistent use of firm systems and templates; maintain file hygiene and naming/version standards. Actively participate in change initiatives; share ideas and help embed new ways of working. Escalate blockers and propose practical fixes, while adhering to agreed service levels and briefing templates with central teams. Team leadership and development Support resourcing across competing priorities and time zones. Contribute to onboarding new team members by sharing best practice for common BD tasks, and support BD training for associates. What you will have Strong communication skills, both written and oral. Can persuade and influence senior stakeholders. Proven experience executing business development activities in professional services preferred. Enthusiasm to develop an in-depth understanding of the global IP litigation practice (in terms of the market, the key players, the competition, and our legal offering). Previous IP, technology or life sciences market experience would be a plus, but is not essential. Intellectual curiosity about market trends and client needs combined with a proactive instinct to shape business development activities in line with these insights. Strong project management and stakeholder skills; clear, persuasive writing with a focus on client needs. Comfortable with data and research; confident using client data management systems (e.g, Dynamics), experience and pipeline systems. Highly organized, proactive and resilient; strong attention to detail, ability to work to deadlines, and follow-through across multiple priorities. Strong client focus and ability to work well with busy lawyers while balancing deadlines. Should you require additional support at any stage of the recruitment process due to a disability or a health condition, please do not hesitate to contact a member of our recruitment team who will work with you to provide any adjustments as required. We are an equal opportunities recruiter and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic. We recognise that our people are our most valuable asset, which is reflected in the wide range of benefits that are available to our employees. Some of these benefits include: our occupational pension scheme, group income protection cover, private medical insurance, mental health resources and free apps, health and wellbeing services encompassing an onsite gym, wellbeing centre and GP service, emergency back-up care support, parental and special leave, holiday entitlement increasing with length of service, holiday trading, season ticket loans and online discounts and lifestyle management services. Our approach to hybrid working seeks to combine and maximise the benefits of effective remote working with the benefits of being in the office. Our current hybrid working arrangements require office based working for a minimum of 60% of your time ( i.e. three days per week for a full time role) in accordance with our hybrid working policy. NO AGENCIES PLEASE - A&O Shearman does not accept unsolicited CVs. For further information, please see our UK Recruitment Agency Policy and our commitment to direct sourcing here .
We are recruiting for a BD Manager - IP Litigation to join our Marketing team in London. Marketing team - London Our Marketing team helps the firm win and grow the right clients and work. We drive client development across the firm - deepening priority relationships, increasing share of wallet and converting strategic opportunities into profitable revenue. We equip partners with effective go-to-market strategies, tactics and processes, differentiated insights and disciplined execution. Alongside this, we strengthen the firm's market profile and reputation to support client acquisition, retention, and growth. We work as one integrated global team, aligning central support and expertise with local knowledge and execution to maximize impact across offices, practice groups, sectors and client programs. This role sits in the business development (BD) team. The BD team is focused on practice group strategy, implementing practice group business plans, winning new clients, winning more work from existing clients, and profile raising. You will support day-to-day business development for the IP Litigation practice in London by converting strategy into tactical plans that you deliver in an efficient, disciplined and collaborative way. You will provide both reactive and proactive support to lawyers and the business to help pursue growth opportunities. The role will involve the full spectrum of marketing and BD activities for the group, including support on pitches, events, directories, campaigns and thought leadership, and other profile-raising activities both internally and externally, ensuring that best practice is followed in terms of systems, technology and processes. What you will do Market profile, content and campaigns Manage directories and awards submissions for the group and coordinate associated interviews and follow up, and coordinate client newsletters, internal newsletters, and internal deal alerts. Working with our Marketing Services team (MST), to manage all logistics and marketing/promotion events, in addition to assessing external event opportunities for the group. Actively seek opportunities to raise the profile of the practice groups' capabilities and ensure consistent, evidence-based messaging in all market-facing materials. Pitch excellence Coordinate pitches and proposals, working in conjunction with the central pitch team, pricing and lawyers to create compelling, compliant submissions. Tailor credentials and case studies to client needs; responsibility for creating and updating marketing collateral. Support rehearsals and Q&A preparation. Maintain pipeline hygiene and data completeness; run basic go/no-go checklists. Strategic planning and execution Contribute to the development of approved business plans and translate into tactical execution. Track spend and return on investment against activities. Provide status reports using Dynamics (our CRM system) and pipeline data to inform partner discussions. Monitor market and client news; summarize implications and feed intelligence into wider marketing activities. Client development Assist partners, associates and BD colleagues in the management of strategic client relationships and coordinate client targeting efforts. Work on the development of client plans, contact maps and meeting records, ensuring that Dynamics is populated with high data quality. Capture client feedback and post-matter insights; log themes and flag opportunities to the senior BD manager. Assemble client and decision-maker profiles using approved research tools to support cross-selling. Track coverage, contacts and actions for priority client accounts. AI and technology Use approved marketing function AI tools, including the function's agents for designated tasks, in line with the firm's AI usage policy. Complete the marketing function's mandatory AI capability program and develop applied AI skills relevant to the role, and demonstrate progression in applied AI skills through tangible contribution to personal and team output. Collaboration, integration and change Promote consistent use of firm systems and templates; maintain file hygiene and naming/version standards. Actively participate in change initiatives; share ideas and help embed new ways of working. Escalate blockers and propose practical fixes, while adhering to agreed service levels and briefing templates with central teams. Team leadership and development Support resourcing across competing priorities and time zones. Contribute to onboarding new team members by sharing best practice for common BD tasks, and support BD training for associates. What you will have Strong communication skills, both written and oral. Can persuade and influence senior stakeholders. Proven experience executing business development activities in professional services preferred. Enthusiasm to develop an in-depth understanding of the global IP litigation practice (in terms of the market, the key players, the competition, and our legal offering). Previous IP, technology or life sciences market experience would be a plus, but is not essential. Intellectual curiosity about market trends and client needs combined with a proactive instinct to shape business development activities in line with these insights. Strong project management and stakeholder skills; clear, persuasive writing with a focus on client needs. Comfortable with data and research; confident using client data management systems (e.g, Dynamics), experience and pipeline systems. Highly organized, proactive and resilient; strong attention to detail, ability to work to deadlines, and follow-through across multiple priorities. Strong client focus and ability to work well with busy lawyers while balancing deadlines. Should you require additional support at any stage of the recruitment process due to a disability or a health condition, please do not hesitate to contact a member of our recruitment team who will work with you to provide any adjustments as required. We are an equal opportunities recruiter and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic. We recognise that our people are our most valuable asset, which is reflected in the wide range of benefits that are available to our employees. Some of these benefits include: our occupational pension scheme, group income protection cover, private medical insurance, mental health resources and free apps, health and wellbeing services encompassing an onsite gym, wellbeing centre and GP service, emergency back-up care support, parental and special leave, holiday entitlement increasing with length of service, holiday trading, season ticket loans and online discounts and lifestyle management services. Our approach to hybrid working seeks to combine and maximise the benefits of effective remote working with the benefits of being in the office. Our current hybrid working arrangements require office based working for a minimum of 60% of your time ( i.e. three days per week for a full time role) in accordance with our hybrid working policy. NO AGENCIES PLEASE - A&O Shearman does not accept unsolicited CVs. For further information, please see our UK Recruitment Agency Policy and our commitment to direct sourcing here .
Oct 24, 2026
Full time
We are recruiting for a BD Manager - IP Litigation to join our Marketing team in London. Marketing team - London Our Marketing team helps the firm win and grow the right clients and work. We drive client development across the firm - deepening priority relationships, increasing share of wallet and converting strategic opportunities into profitable revenue. We equip partners with effective go-to-market strategies, tactics and processes, differentiated insights and disciplined execution. Alongside this, we strengthen the firm's market profile and reputation to support client acquisition, retention, and growth. We work as one integrated global team, aligning central support and expertise with local knowledge and execution to maximize impact across offices, practice groups, sectors and client programs. This role sits in the business development (BD) team. The BD team is focused on practice group strategy, implementing practice group business plans, winning new clients, winning more work from existing clients, and profile raising. You will support day-to-day business development for the IP Litigation practice in London by converting strategy into tactical plans that you deliver in an efficient, disciplined and collaborative way. You will provide both reactive and proactive support to lawyers and the business to help pursue growth opportunities. The role will involve the full spectrum of marketing and BD activities for the group, including support on pitches, events, directories, campaigns and thought leadership, and other profile-raising activities both internally and externally, ensuring that best practice is followed in terms of systems, technology and processes. What you will do Market profile, content and campaigns Manage directories and awards submissions for the group and coordinate associated interviews and follow up, and coordinate client newsletters, internal newsletters, and internal deal alerts. Working with our Marketing Services team (MST), to manage all logistics and marketing/promotion events, in addition to assessing external event opportunities for the group. Actively seek opportunities to raise the profile of the practice groups' capabilities and ensure consistent, evidence-based messaging in all market-facing materials. Pitch excellence Coordinate pitches and proposals, working in conjunction with the central pitch team, pricing and lawyers to create compelling, compliant submissions. Tailor credentials and case studies to client needs; responsibility for creating and updating marketing collateral. Support rehearsals and Q&A preparation. Maintain pipeline hygiene and data completeness; run basic go/no-go checklists. Strategic planning and execution Contribute to the development of approved business plans and translate into tactical execution. Track spend and return on investment against activities. Provide status reports using Dynamics (our CRM system) and pipeline data to inform partner discussions. Monitor market and client news; summarize implications and feed intelligence into wider marketing activities. Client development Assist partners, associates and BD colleagues in the management of strategic client relationships and coordinate client targeting efforts. Work on the development of client plans, contact maps and meeting records, ensuring that Dynamics is populated with high data quality. Capture client feedback and post-matter insights; log themes and flag opportunities to the senior BD manager. Assemble client and decision-maker profiles using approved research tools to support cross-selling. Track coverage, contacts and actions for priority client accounts. AI and technology Use approved marketing function AI tools, including the function's agents for designated tasks, in line with the firm's AI usage policy. Complete the marketing function's mandatory AI capability program and develop applied AI skills relevant to the role, and demonstrate progression in applied AI skills through tangible contribution to personal and team output. Collaboration, integration and change Promote consistent use of firm systems and templates; maintain file hygiene and naming/version standards. Actively participate in change initiatives; share ideas and help embed new ways of working. Escalate blockers and propose practical fixes, while adhering to agreed service levels and briefing templates with central teams. Team leadership and development Support resourcing across competing priorities and time zones. Contribute to onboarding new team members by sharing best practice for common BD tasks, and support BD training for associates. What you will have Strong communication skills, both written and oral. Can persuade and influence senior stakeholders. Proven experience executing business development activities in professional services preferred. Enthusiasm to develop an in-depth understanding of the global IP litigation practice (in terms of the market, the key players, the competition, and our legal offering). Previous IP, technology or life sciences market experience would be a plus, but is not essential. Intellectual curiosity about market trends and client needs combined with a proactive instinct to shape business development activities in line with these insights. Strong project management and stakeholder skills; clear, persuasive writing with a focus on client needs. Comfortable with data and research; confident using client data management systems (e.g, Dynamics), experience and pipeline systems. Highly organized, proactive and resilient; strong attention to detail, ability to work to deadlines, and follow-through across multiple priorities. Strong client focus and ability to work well with busy lawyers while balancing deadlines. Should you require additional support at any stage of the recruitment process due to a disability or a health condition, please do not hesitate to contact a member of our recruitment team who will work with you to provide any adjustments as required. We are an equal opportunities recruiter and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic. We recognise that our people are our most valuable asset, which is reflected in the wide range of benefits that are available to our employees. Some of these benefits include: our occupational pension scheme, group income protection cover, private medical insurance, mental health resources and free apps, health and wellbeing services encompassing an onsite gym, wellbeing centre and GP service, emergency back-up care support, parental and special leave, holiday entitlement increasing with length of service, holiday trading, season ticket loans and online discounts and lifestyle management services. Our approach to hybrid working seeks to combine and maximise the benefits of effective remote working with the benefits of being in the office. Our current hybrid working arrangements require office based working for a minimum of 60% of your time ( i.e. three days per week for a full time role) in accordance with our hybrid working policy. NO AGENCIES PLEASE - A&O Shearman does not accept unsolicited CVs. For further information, please see our UK Recruitment Agency Policy and our commitment to direct sourcing here .
We are recruiting for a BD Manager - IP Litigation to join our Marketing team in London. Marketing team - London Our Marketing team helps the firm win and grow the right clients and work. We drive client development across the firm - deepening priority relationships, increasing share of wallet and converting strategic opportunities into profitable revenue. We equip partners with effective go-to-market strategies, tactics and processes, differentiated insights and disciplined execution. Alongside this, we strengthen the firm's market profile and reputation to support client acquisition, retention, and growth. We work as one integrated global team, aligning central support and expertise with local knowledge and execution to maximize impact across offices, practice groups, sectors and client programs. This role sits in the business development (BD) team. The BD team is focused on practice group strategy, implementing practice group business plans, winning new clients, winning more work from existing clients, and profile raising. You will support day-to-day business development for the IP Litigation practice in London by converting strategy into tactical plans that you deliver in an efficient, disciplined and collaborative way. You will provide both reactive and proactive support to lawyers and the business to help pursue growth opportunities. The role will involve the full spectrum of marketing and BD activities for the group, including support on pitches, events, directories, campaigns and thought leadership, and other profile-raising activities both internally and externally, ensuring that best practice is followed in terms of systems, technology and processes. What you will do Market profile, content and campaigns Manage directories and awards submissions for the group and coordinate associated interviews and follow up, and coordinate client newsletters, internal newsletters, and internal deal alerts. Working with our Marketing Services team (MST), to manage all logistics and marketing/promotion events, in addition to assessing external event opportunities for the group. Actively seek opportunities to raise the profile of the practice groups' capabilities and ensure consistent, evidence-based messaging in all market-facing materials. Pitch excellence Coordinate pitches and proposals, working in conjunction with the central pitch team, pricing and lawyers to create compelling, compliant submissions. Tailor credentials and case studies to client needs; responsibility for creating and updating marketing collateral. Support rehearsals and Q&A preparation. Maintain pipeline hygiene and data completeness; run basic go/no-go checklists. Strategic planning and execution Contribute to the development of approved business plans and translate into tactical execution. Track spend and return on investment against activities. Provide status reports using Dynamics (our CRM system) and pipeline data to inform partner discussions. Monitor market and client news; summarize implications and feed intelligence into wider marketing activities. Client development Assist partners, associates and BD colleagues in the management of strategic client relationships and coordinate client targeting efforts. Work on the development of client plans, contact maps and meeting records, ensuring that Dynamics is populated with high data quality. Capture client feedback and post-matter insights; log themes and flag opportunities to the senior BD manager. Assemble client and decision-maker profiles using approved research tools to support cross-selling. Track coverage, contacts and actions for priority client accounts. AI and technology Use approved marketing function AI tools, including the function's agents for designated tasks, in line with the firm's AI usage policy. Complete the marketing function's mandatory AI capability program and develop applied AI skills relevant to the role, and demonstrate progression in applied AI skills through tangible contribution to personal and team output. Collaboration, integration and change Promote consistent use of firm systems and templates; maintain file hygiene and naming/version standards. Actively participate in change initiatives; share ideas and help embed new ways of working. Escalate blockers and propose practical fixes, while adhering to agreed service levels and briefing templates with central teams. Team leadership and development Support resourcing across competing priorities and time zones. Contribute to onboarding new team members by sharing best practice for common BD tasks, and support BD training for associates. What you will have Strong communication skills, both written and oral. Can persuade and influence senior stakeholders. Proven experience executing business development activities in professional services preferred. Enthusiasm to develop an in-depth understanding of the global IP litigation practice (in terms of the market, the key players, the competition, and our legal offering). Previous IP, technology or life sciences market experience would be a plus, but is not essential. Intellectual curiosity about market trends and client needs combined with a proactive instinct to shape business development activities in line with these insights. Strong project management and stakeholder skills; clear, persuasive writing with a focus on client needs. Comfortable with data and research; confident using client data management systems (e.g, Dynamics), experience and pipeline systems. Highly organized, proactive and resilient; strong attention to detail, ability to work to deadlines, and follow-through across multiple priorities. Strong client focus and ability to work well with busy lawyers while balancing deadlines. Should you require additional support at any stage of the recruitment process due to a disability or a health condition, please do not hesitate to contact a member of our recruitment team who will work with you to provide any adjustments as required. We are an equal opportunities recruiter and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic. We recognise that our people are our most valuable asset, which is reflected in the wide range of benefits that are available to our employees. Some of these benefits include: our occupational pension scheme, group income protection cover, private medical insurance, mental health resources and free apps, health and wellbeing services encompassing an onsite gym, wellbeing centre and GP service, emergency back-up care support, parental and special leave, holiday entitlement increasing with length of service, holiday trading, season ticket loans and online discounts and lifestyle management services. Our approach to hybrid working seeks to combine and maximise the benefits of effective remote working with the benefits of being in the office. Our current hybrid working arrangements require office based working for a minimum of 60% of your time ( i.e. three days per week for a full time role) in accordance with our hybrid working policy. NO AGENCIES PLEASE - A&O Shearman does not accept unsolicited CVs. For further information, please see our UK Recruitment Agency Policy and our commitment to direct sourcing here .
Oct 24, 2026
Full time
We are recruiting for a BD Manager - IP Litigation to join our Marketing team in London. Marketing team - London Our Marketing team helps the firm win and grow the right clients and work. We drive client development across the firm - deepening priority relationships, increasing share of wallet and converting strategic opportunities into profitable revenue. We equip partners with effective go-to-market strategies, tactics and processes, differentiated insights and disciplined execution. Alongside this, we strengthen the firm's market profile and reputation to support client acquisition, retention, and growth. We work as one integrated global team, aligning central support and expertise with local knowledge and execution to maximize impact across offices, practice groups, sectors and client programs. This role sits in the business development (BD) team. The BD team is focused on practice group strategy, implementing practice group business plans, winning new clients, winning more work from existing clients, and profile raising. You will support day-to-day business development for the IP Litigation practice in London by converting strategy into tactical plans that you deliver in an efficient, disciplined and collaborative way. You will provide both reactive and proactive support to lawyers and the business to help pursue growth opportunities. The role will involve the full spectrum of marketing and BD activities for the group, including support on pitches, events, directories, campaigns and thought leadership, and other profile-raising activities both internally and externally, ensuring that best practice is followed in terms of systems, technology and processes. What you will do Market profile, content and campaigns Manage directories and awards submissions for the group and coordinate associated interviews and follow up, and coordinate client newsletters, internal newsletters, and internal deal alerts. Working with our Marketing Services team (MST), to manage all logistics and marketing/promotion events, in addition to assessing external event opportunities for the group. Actively seek opportunities to raise the profile of the practice groups' capabilities and ensure consistent, evidence-based messaging in all market-facing materials. Pitch excellence Coordinate pitches and proposals, working in conjunction with the central pitch team, pricing and lawyers to create compelling, compliant submissions. Tailor credentials and case studies to client needs; responsibility for creating and updating marketing collateral. Support rehearsals and Q&A preparation. Maintain pipeline hygiene and data completeness; run basic go/no-go checklists. Strategic planning and execution Contribute to the development of approved business plans and translate into tactical execution. Track spend and return on investment against activities. Provide status reports using Dynamics (our CRM system) and pipeline data to inform partner discussions. Monitor market and client news; summarize implications and feed intelligence into wider marketing activities. Client development Assist partners, associates and BD colleagues in the management of strategic client relationships and coordinate client targeting efforts. Work on the development of client plans, contact maps and meeting records, ensuring that Dynamics is populated with high data quality. Capture client feedback and post-matter insights; log themes and flag opportunities to the senior BD manager. Assemble client and decision-maker profiles using approved research tools to support cross-selling. Track coverage, contacts and actions for priority client accounts. AI and technology Use approved marketing function AI tools, including the function's agents for designated tasks, in line with the firm's AI usage policy. Complete the marketing function's mandatory AI capability program and develop applied AI skills relevant to the role, and demonstrate progression in applied AI skills through tangible contribution to personal and team output. Collaboration, integration and change Promote consistent use of firm systems and templates; maintain file hygiene and naming/version standards. Actively participate in change initiatives; share ideas and help embed new ways of working. Escalate blockers and propose practical fixes, while adhering to agreed service levels and briefing templates with central teams. Team leadership and development Support resourcing across competing priorities and time zones. Contribute to onboarding new team members by sharing best practice for common BD tasks, and support BD training for associates. What you will have Strong communication skills, both written and oral. Can persuade and influence senior stakeholders. Proven experience executing business development activities in professional services preferred. Enthusiasm to develop an in-depth understanding of the global IP litigation practice (in terms of the market, the key players, the competition, and our legal offering). Previous IP, technology or life sciences market experience would be a plus, but is not essential. Intellectual curiosity about market trends and client needs combined with a proactive instinct to shape business development activities in line with these insights. Strong project management and stakeholder skills; clear, persuasive writing with a focus on client needs. Comfortable with data and research; confident using client data management systems (e.g, Dynamics), experience and pipeline systems. Highly organized, proactive and resilient; strong attention to detail, ability to work to deadlines, and follow-through across multiple priorities. Strong client focus and ability to work well with busy lawyers while balancing deadlines. Should you require additional support at any stage of the recruitment process due to a disability or a health condition, please do not hesitate to contact a member of our recruitment team who will work with you to provide any adjustments as required. We are an equal opportunities recruiter and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic. We recognise that our people are our most valuable asset, which is reflected in the wide range of benefits that are available to our employees. Some of these benefits include: our occupational pension scheme, group income protection cover, private medical insurance, mental health resources and free apps, health and wellbeing services encompassing an onsite gym, wellbeing centre and GP service, emergency back-up care support, parental and special leave, holiday entitlement increasing with length of service, holiday trading, season ticket loans and online discounts and lifestyle management services. Our approach to hybrid working seeks to combine and maximise the benefits of effective remote working with the benefits of being in the office. Our current hybrid working arrangements require office based working for a minimum of 60% of your time ( i.e. three days per week for a full time role) in accordance with our hybrid working policy. NO AGENCIES PLEASE - A&O Shearman does not accept unsolicited CVs. For further information, please see our UK Recruitment Agency Policy and our commitment to direct sourcing here .
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Our Advisory team provide a wide variety of services that deliver value-led advice and outcomes. They have an in-depth knowledge of business, industry sectors and markets and understand the constantly changing risks and opportunities at the heart of our clients' affairs. The team work across strategy, operations and improvement as well as at a transactional and defined project level. From technology to risk advisory, they're experts in following through on top-level instructions and resolving the finer details - all in one straight-forward package. When you join them, you'll work on some of the world's most exciting financial operations and business deals, building your experience and expertise alongside the brightest minds in the industry. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be a Director in our Transaction Serviced Lifesciences and Healthcare team. In this role you'll support Partners, develop and grow the Transaction Services business. You'll day-to-day progress of projects and driving the delivery of quality corporate finance transaction advice engagements. You'll manage and develop your team and coach. It's an opportunity to support a range of clients by providing due diligence services to support them through events such as acquisitions, sale processes and capital markets transactions within the sector. You'll be someone with: Life Sciences & Healthcare experience is preferred/would be an advantage You will have a deep understanding of, and experience in, the field of financial due diligence for corporate or strategic buyers, private equity or financial buyers and vendors and / or reporting accountant's work Experience in networking across the industry and in developing business opportunities A strong focus on data-driven insights and commercial acumen. Previous experience of managing teams in the delivery of engagements ACA/ACCA qualified (or equivalent), or relevant work experience We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
Oct 24, 2026
Full time
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Our Advisory team provide a wide variety of services that deliver value-led advice and outcomes. They have an in-depth knowledge of business, industry sectors and markets and understand the constantly changing risks and opportunities at the heart of our clients' affairs. The team work across strategy, operations and improvement as well as at a transactional and defined project level. From technology to risk advisory, they're experts in following through on top-level instructions and resolving the finer details - all in one straight-forward package. When you join them, you'll work on some of the world's most exciting financial operations and business deals, building your experience and expertise alongside the brightest minds in the industry. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be a Director in our Transaction Serviced Lifesciences and Healthcare team. In this role you'll support Partners, develop and grow the Transaction Services business. You'll day-to-day progress of projects and driving the delivery of quality corporate finance transaction advice engagements. You'll manage and develop your team and coach. It's an opportunity to support a range of clients by providing due diligence services to support them through events such as acquisitions, sale processes and capital markets transactions within the sector. You'll be someone with: Life Sciences & Healthcare experience is preferred/would be an advantage You will have a deep understanding of, and experience in, the field of financial due diligence for corporate or strategic buyers, private equity or financial buyers and vendors and / or reporting accountant's work Experience in networking across the industry and in developing business opportunities A strong focus on data-driven insights and commercial acumen. Previous experience of managing teams in the delivery of engagements ACA/ACCA qualified (or equivalent), or relevant work experience We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
We are recruiting for a BD Manager - IP Litigation to join our Marketing team in London. Marketing team - London Our Marketing team helps the firm win and grow the right clients and work. We drive client development across the firm - deepening priority relationships, increasing share of wallet and converting strategic opportunities into profitable revenue. We equip partners with effective go-to-market strategies, tactics and processes, differentiated insights and disciplined execution. Alongside this, we strengthen the firm's market profile and reputation to support client acquisition, retention, and growth. We work as one integrated global team, aligning central support and expertise with local knowledge and execution to maximize impact across offices, practice groups, sectors and client programs. This role sits in the business development (BD) team. The BD team is focused on practice group strategy, implementing practice group business plans, winning new clients, winning more work from existing clients, and profile raising. You will support day-to-day business development for the IP Litigation practice in London by converting strategy into tactical plans that you deliver in an efficient, disciplined and collaborative way. You will provide both reactive and proactive support to lawyers and the business to help pursue growth opportunities. The role will involve the full spectrum of marketing and BD activities for the group, including support on pitches, events, directories, campaigns and thought leadership, and other profile-raising activities both internally and externally, ensuring that best practice is followed in terms of systems, technology and processes. What you will do Market profile, content and campaigns Manage directories and awards submissions for the group and coordinate associated interviews and follow up, and coordinate client newsletters, internal newsletters, and internal deal alerts. Working with our Marketing Services team (MST), to manage all logistics and marketing/promotion events, in addition to assessing external event opportunities for the group. Actively seek opportunities to raise the profile of the practice groups' capabilities and ensure consistent, evidence-based messaging in all market-facing materials. Pitch excellence Coordinate pitches and proposals, working in conjunction with the central pitch team, pricing and lawyers to create compelling, compliant submissions. Tailor credentials and case studies to client needs; responsibility for creating and updating marketing collateral. Support rehearsals and Q&A preparation. Maintain pipeline hygiene and data completeness; run basic go/no-go checklists. Strategic planning and execution Contribute to the development of approved business plans and translate into tactical execution. Track spend and return on investment against activities. Provide status reports using Dynamics (our CRM system) and pipeline data to inform partner discussions. Monitor market and client news; summarize implications and feed intelligence into wider marketing activities. Client development Assist partners, associates and BD colleagues in the management of strategic client relationships and coordinate client targeting efforts. Work on the development of client plans, contact maps and meeting records, ensuring that Dynamics is populated with high data quality. Capture client feedback and post-matter insights; log themes and flag opportunities to the senior BD manager. Assemble client and decision-maker profiles using approved research tools to support cross-selling. Track coverage, contacts and actions for priority client accounts. AI and technology Use approved marketing function AI tools, including the function's agents for designated tasks, in line with the firm's AI usage policy. Complete the marketing function's mandatory AI capability program and develop applied AI skills relevant to the role, and demonstrate progression in applied AI skills through tangible contribution to personal and team output. Collaboration, integration and change Promote consistent use of firm systems and templates; maintain file hygiene and naming/version standards. Actively participate in change initiatives; share ideas and help embed new ways of working. Escalate blockers and propose practical fixes, while adhering to agreed service levels and briefing templates with central teams. Team leadership and development Support resourcing across competing priorities and time zones. Contribute to onboarding new team members by sharing best practice for common BD tasks, and support BD training for associates. What you will have Strong communication skills, both written and oral. Can persuade and influence senior stakeholders. Proven experience executing business development activities in professional services preferred. Enthusiasm to develop an in-depth understanding of the global IP litigation practice (in terms of the market, the key players, the competition, and our legal offering). Previous IP, technology or life sciences market experience would be a plus, but is not essential. Intellectual curiosity about market trends and client needs combined with a proactive instinct to shape business development activities in line with these insights. Strong project management and stakeholder skills; clear, persuasive writing with a focus on client needs. Comfortable with data and research; confident using client data management systems (e.g, Dynamics), experience and pipeline systems. Highly organized, proactive and resilient; strong attention to detail, ability to work to deadlines, and follow-through across multiple priorities. Strong client focus and ability to work well with busy lawyers while balancing deadlines. Should you require additional support at any stage of the recruitment process due to a disability or a health condition, please do not hesitate to contact a member of our recruitment team who will work with you to provide any adjustments as required. We are an equal opportunities recruiter and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic. We recognise that our people are our most valuable asset, which is reflected in the wide range of benefits that are available to our employees. Some of these benefits include: our occupational pension scheme, group income protection cover, private medical insurance, mental health resources and free apps, health and wellbeing services encompassing an onsite gym, wellbeing centre and GP service, emergency back-up care support, parental and special leave, holiday entitlement increasing with length of service, holiday trading, season ticket loans and online discounts and lifestyle management services. Our approach to hybrid working seeks to combine and maximise the benefits of effective remote working with the benefits of being in the office. Our current hybrid working arrangements require office based working for a minimum of 60% of your time ( i.e. three days per week for a full time role) in accordance with our hybrid working policy. NO AGENCIES PLEASE - A&O Shearman does not accept unsolicited CVs. For further information, please see our UK Recruitment Agency Policy and our commitment to direct sourcing here .
Oct 24, 2026
Full time
We are recruiting for a BD Manager - IP Litigation to join our Marketing team in London. Marketing team - London Our Marketing team helps the firm win and grow the right clients and work. We drive client development across the firm - deepening priority relationships, increasing share of wallet and converting strategic opportunities into profitable revenue. We equip partners with effective go-to-market strategies, tactics and processes, differentiated insights and disciplined execution. Alongside this, we strengthen the firm's market profile and reputation to support client acquisition, retention, and growth. We work as one integrated global team, aligning central support and expertise with local knowledge and execution to maximize impact across offices, practice groups, sectors and client programs. This role sits in the business development (BD) team. The BD team is focused on practice group strategy, implementing practice group business plans, winning new clients, winning more work from existing clients, and profile raising. You will support day-to-day business development for the IP Litigation practice in London by converting strategy into tactical plans that you deliver in an efficient, disciplined and collaborative way. You will provide both reactive and proactive support to lawyers and the business to help pursue growth opportunities. The role will involve the full spectrum of marketing and BD activities for the group, including support on pitches, events, directories, campaigns and thought leadership, and other profile-raising activities both internally and externally, ensuring that best practice is followed in terms of systems, technology and processes. What you will do Market profile, content and campaigns Manage directories and awards submissions for the group and coordinate associated interviews and follow up, and coordinate client newsletters, internal newsletters, and internal deal alerts. Working with our Marketing Services team (MST), to manage all logistics and marketing/promotion events, in addition to assessing external event opportunities for the group. Actively seek opportunities to raise the profile of the practice groups' capabilities and ensure consistent, evidence-based messaging in all market-facing materials. Pitch excellence Coordinate pitches and proposals, working in conjunction with the central pitch team, pricing and lawyers to create compelling, compliant submissions. Tailor credentials and case studies to client needs; responsibility for creating and updating marketing collateral. Support rehearsals and Q&A preparation. Maintain pipeline hygiene and data completeness; run basic go/no-go checklists. Strategic planning and execution Contribute to the development of approved business plans and translate into tactical execution. Track spend and return on investment against activities. Provide status reports using Dynamics (our CRM system) and pipeline data to inform partner discussions. Monitor market and client news; summarize implications and feed intelligence into wider marketing activities. Client development Assist partners, associates and BD colleagues in the management of strategic client relationships and coordinate client targeting efforts. Work on the development of client plans, contact maps and meeting records, ensuring that Dynamics is populated with high data quality. Capture client feedback and post-matter insights; log themes and flag opportunities to the senior BD manager. Assemble client and decision-maker profiles using approved research tools to support cross-selling. Track coverage, contacts and actions for priority client accounts. AI and technology Use approved marketing function AI tools, including the function's agents for designated tasks, in line with the firm's AI usage policy. Complete the marketing function's mandatory AI capability program and develop applied AI skills relevant to the role, and demonstrate progression in applied AI skills through tangible contribution to personal and team output. Collaboration, integration and change Promote consistent use of firm systems and templates; maintain file hygiene and naming/version standards. Actively participate in change initiatives; share ideas and help embed new ways of working. Escalate blockers and propose practical fixes, while adhering to agreed service levels and briefing templates with central teams. Team leadership and development Support resourcing across competing priorities and time zones. Contribute to onboarding new team members by sharing best practice for common BD tasks, and support BD training for associates. What you will have Strong communication skills, both written and oral. Can persuade and influence senior stakeholders. Proven experience executing business development activities in professional services preferred. Enthusiasm to develop an in-depth understanding of the global IP litigation practice (in terms of the market, the key players, the competition, and our legal offering). Previous IP, technology or life sciences market experience would be a plus, but is not essential. Intellectual curiosity about market trends and client needs combined with a proactive instinct to shape business development activities in line with these insights. Strong project management and stakeholder skills; clear, persuasive writing with a focus on client needs. Comfortable with data and research; confident using client data management systems (e.g, Dynamics), experience and pipeline systems. Highly organized, proactive and resilient; strong attention to detail, ability to work to deadlines, and follow-through across multiple priorities. Strong client focus and ability to work well with busy lawyers while balancing deadlines. Should you require additional support at any stage of the recruitment process due to a disability or a health condition, please do not hesitate to contact a member of our recruitment team who will work with you to provide any adjustments as required. We are an equal opportunities recruiter and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic. We recognise that our people are our most valuable asset, which is reflected in the wide range of benefits that are available to our employees. Some of these benefits include: our occupational pension scheme, group income protection cover, private medical insurance, mental health resources and free apps, health and wellbeing services encompassing an onsite gym, wellbeing centre and GP service, emergency back-up care support, parental and special leave, holiday entitlement increasing with length of service, holiday trading, season ticket loans and online discounts and lifestyle management services. Our approach to hybrid working seeks to combine and maximise the benefits of effective remote working with the benefits of being in the office. Our current hybrid working arrangements require office based working for a minimum of 60% of your time ( i.e. three days per week for a full time role) in accordance with our hybrid working policy. NO AGENCIES PLEASE - A&O Shearman does not accept unsolicited CVs. For further information, please see our UK Recruitment Agency Policy and our commitment to direct sourcing here .
We are recruiting for a BD Manager - IP Litigation to join our Marketing team in London. Marketing team - London Our Marketing team helps the firm win and grow the right clients and work. We drive client development across the firm - deepening priority relationships, increasing share of wallet and converting strategic opportunities into profitable revenue. We equip partners with effective go-to-market strategies, tactics and processes, differentiated insights and disciplined execution. Alongside this, we strengthen the firm's market profile and reputation to support client acquisition, retention, and growth. We work as one integrated global team, aligning central support and expertise with local knowledge and execution to maximize impact across offices, practice groups, sectors and client programs. This role sits in the business development (BD) team. The BD team is focused on practice group strategy, implementing practice group business plans, winning new clients, winning more work from existing clients, and profile raising. You will support day-to-day business development for the IP Litigation practice in London by converting strategy into tactical plans that you deliver in an efficient, disciplined and collaborative way. You will provide both reactive and proactive support to lawyers and the business to help pursue growth opportunities. The role will involve the full spectrum of marketing and BD activities for the group, including support on pitches, events, directories, campaigns and thought leadership, and other profile-raising activities both internally and externally, ensuring that best practice is followed in terms of systems, technology and processes. What you will do Market profile, content and campaigns Manage directories and awards submissions for the group and coordinate associated interviews and follow up, and coordinate client newsletters, internal newsletters, and internal deal alerts. Working with our Marketing Services team (MST), to manage all logistics and marketing/promotion events, in addition to assessing external event opportunities for the group. Actively seek opportunities to raise the profile of the practice groups' capabilities and ensure consistent, evidence-based messaging in all market-facing materials. Pitch excellence Coordinate pitches and proposals, working in conjunction with the central pitch team, pricing and lawyers to create compelling, compliant submissions. Tailor credentials and case studies to client needs; responsibility for creating and updating marketing collateral. Support rehearsals and Q&A preparation. Maintain pipeline hygiene and data completeness; run basic go/no-go checklists. Strategic planning and execution Contribute to the development of approved business plans and translate into tactical execution. Track spend and return on investment against activities. Provide status reports using Dynamics (our CRM system) and pipeline data to inform partner discussions. Monitor market and client news; summarize implications and feed intelligence into wider marketing activities. Client development Assist partners, associates and BD colleagues in the management of strategic client relationships and coordinate client targeting efforts. Work on the development of client plans, contact maps and meeting records, ensuring that Dynamics is populated with high data quality. Capture client feedback and post-matter insights; log themes and flag opportunities to the senior BD manager. Assemble client and decision-maker profiles using approved research tools to support cross-selling. Track coverage, contacts and actions for priority client accounts. AI and technology Use approved marketing function AI tools, including the function's agents for designated tasks, in line with the firm's AI usage policy. Complete the marketing function's mandatory AI capability program and develop applied AI skills relevant to the role, and demonstrate progression in applied AI skills through tangible contribution to personal and team output. Collaboration, integration and change Promote consistent use of firm systems and templates; maintain file hygiene and naming/version standards. Actively participate in change initiatives; share ideas and help embed new ways of working. Escalate blockers and propose practical fixes, while adhering to agreed service levels and briefing templates with central teams. Team leadership and development Support resourcing across competing priorities and time zones. Contribute to onboarding new team members by sharing best practice for common BD tasks, and support BD training for associates. What you will have Strong communication skills, both written and oral. Can persuade and influence senior stakeholders. Proven experience executing business development activities in professional services preferred. Enthusiasm to develop an in-depth understanding of the global IP litigation practice (in terms of the market, the key players, the competition, and our legal offering). Previous IP, technology or life sciences market experience would be a plus, but is not essential. Intellectual curiosity about market trends and client needs combined with a proactive instinct to shape business development activities in line with these insights. Strong project management and stakeholder skills; clear, persuasive writing with a focus on client needs. Comfortable with data and research; confident using client data management systems (e.g, Dynamics), experience and pipeline systems. Highly organized, proactive and resilient; strong attention to detail, ability to work to deadlines, and follow-through across multiple priorities. Strong client focus and ability to work well with busy lawyers while balancing deadlines. Should you require additional support at any stage of the recruitment process due to a disability or a health condition, please do not hesitate to contact a member of our recruitment team who will work with you to provide any adjustments as required. We are an equal opportunities recruiter and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic. We recognise that our people are our most valuable asset, which is reflected in the wide range of benefits that are available to our employees. Some of these benefits include: our occupational pension scheme, group income protection cover, private medical insurance, mental health resources and free apps, health and wellbeing services encompassing an onsite gym, wellbeing centre and GP service, emergency back-up care support, parental and special leave, holiday entitlement increasing with length of service, holiday trading, season ticket loans and online discounts and lifestyle management services. Our approach to hybrid working seeks to combine and maximise the benefits of effective remote working with the benefits of being in the office. Our current hybrid working arrangements require office based working for a minimum of 60% of your time ( i.e. three days per week for a full time role) in accordance with our hybrid working policy. NO AGENCIES PLEASE - A&O Shearman does not accept unsolicited CVs. For further information, please see our UK Recruitment Agency Policy and our commitment to direct sourcing here .
Oct 24, 2026
Full time
We are recruiting for a BD Manager - IP Litigation to join our Marketing team in London. Marketing team - London Our Marketing team helps the firm win and grow the right clients and work. We drive client development across the firm - deepening priority relationships, increasing share of wallet and converting strategic opportunities into profitable revenue. We equip partners with effective go-to-market strategies, tactics and processes, differentiated insights and disciplined execution. Alongside this, we strengthen the firm's market profile and reputation to support client acquisition, retention, and growth. We work as one integrated global team, aligning central support and expertise with local knowledge and execution to maximize impact across offices, practice groups, sectors and client programs. This role sits in the business development (BD) team. The BD team is focused on practice group strategy, implementing practice group business plans, winning new clients, winning more work from existing clients, and profile raising. You will support day-to-day business development for the IP Litigation practice in London by converting strategy into tactical plans that you deliver in an efficient, disciplined and collaborative way. You will provide both reactive and proactive support to lawyers and the business to help pursue growth opportunities. The role will involve the full spectrum of marketing and BD activities for the group, including support on pitches, events, directories, campaigns and thought leadership, and other profile-raising activities both internally and externally, ensuring that best practice is followed in terms of systems, technology and processes. What you will do Market profile, content and campaigns Manage directories and awards submissions for the group and coordinate associated interviews and follow up, and coordinate client newsletters, internal newsletters, and internal deal alerts. Working with our Marketing Services team (MST), to manage all logistics and marketing/promotion events, in addition to assessing external event opportunities for the group. Actively seek opportunities to raise the profile of the practice groups' capabilities and ensure consistent, evidence-based messaging in all market-facing materials. Pitch excellence Coordinate pitches and proposals, working in conjunction with the central pitch team, pricing and lawyers to create compelling, compliant submissions. Tailor credentials and case studies to client needs; responsibility for creating and updating marketing collateral. Support rehearsals and Q&A preparation. Maintain pipeline hygiene and data completeness; run basic go/no-go checklists. Strategic planning and execution Contribute to the development of approved business plans and translate into tactical execution. Track spend and return on investment against activities. Provide status reports using Dynamics (our CRM system) and pipeline data to inform partner discussions. Monitor market and client news; summarize implications and feed intelligence into wider marketing activities. Client development Assist partners, associates and BD colleagues in the management of strategic client relationships and coordinate client targeting efforts. Work on the development of client plans, contact maps and meeting records, ensuring that Dynamics is populated with high data quality. Capture client feedback and post-matter insights; log themes and flag opportunities to the senior BD manager. Assemble client and decision-maker profiles using approved research tools to support cross-selling. Track coverage, contacts and actions for priority client accounts. AI and technology Use approved marketing function AI tools, including the function's agents for designated tasks, in line with the firm's AI usage policy. Complete the marketing function's mandatory AI capability program and develop applied AI skills relevant to the role, and demonstrate progression in applied AI skills through tangible contribution to personal and team output. Collaboration, integration and change Promote consistent use of firm systems and templates; maintain file hygiene and naming/version standards. Actively participate in change initiatives; share ideas and help embed new ways of working. Escalate blockers and propose practical fixes, while adhering to agreed service levels and briefing templates with central teams. Team leadership and development Support resourcing across competing priorities and time zones. Contribute to onboarding new team members by sharing best practice for common BD tasks, and support BD training for associates. What you will have Strong communication skills, both written and oral. Can persuade and influence senior stakeholders. Proven experience executing business development activities in professional services preferred. Enthusiasm to develop an in-depth understanding of the global IP litigation practice (in terms of the market, the key players, the competition, and our legal offering). Previous IP, technology or life sciences market experience would be a plus, but is not essential. Intellectual curiosity about market trends and client needs combined with a proactive instinct to shape business development activities in line with these insights. Strong project management and stakeholder skills; clear, persuasive writing with a focus on client needs. Comfortable with data and research; confident using client data management systems (e.g, Dynamics), experience and pipeline systems. Highly organized, proactive and resilient; strong attention to detail, ability to work to deadlines, and follow-through across multiple priorities. Strong client focus and ability to work well with busy lawyers while balancing deadlines. Should you require additional support at any stage of the recruitment process due to a disability or a health condition, please do not hesitate to contact a member of our recruitment team who will work with you to provide any adjustments as required. We are an equal opportunities recruiter and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic. We recognise that our people are our most valuable asset, which is reflected in the wide range of benefits that are available to our employees. Some of these benefits include: our occupational pension scheme, group income protection cover, private medical insurance, mental health resources and free apps, health and wellbeing services encompassing an onsite gym, wellbeing centre and GP service, emergency back-up care support, parental and special leave, holiday entitlement increasing with length of service, holiday trading, season ticket loans and online discounts and lifestyle management services. Our approach to hybrid working seeks to combine and maximise the benefits of effective remote working with the benefits of being in the office. Our current hybrid working arrangements require office based working for a minimum of 60% of your time ( i.e. three days per week for a full time role) in accordance with our hybrid working policy. NO AGENCIES PLEASE - A&O Shearman does not accept unsolicited CVs. For further information, please see our UK Recruitment Agency Policy and our commitment to direct sourcing here .
Licensing & Digital Media Officer Job Number: HCAA03187 Work Pattern: Full Time Contracted Hours: 36 Grade: Scale 5 SCP Range: £35,493 - £37,077 Fixed Term / Secondment Opportunity - 12 Months Hackney is one of the most dynamic and progressive local authorities in the UK. We are a resilient, vibrant, and creative borough in the heart of London, with strong, diverse communities and a powerful set of shared values. Are you ready to be at the beating heart of one of London's most vibrant and diverse local economies? As our Licensing & Digital Media Officer you won't just manage administrative processes-you will actively shape, support, and celebrate the incredible traders and market sites that define our borough's unique character. Operating within the Markets, Shop Fronts & Street Trading Service under the Climate, Homes & Economy directorate, this dynamic dual role bridges essential regulatory leadership with creative digital storytelling in a full-time position based at Ridley Road Office and market sites across Hackney. On the Licensing & Business Support side (comprising roughly 60% of the role), you will act as the trusted foundation ensuring our market operations run seamlessly. Your core duties include delivering statutory licensing and registration functions under the London Local Authorities Act, issuing and renewing street trading licences within agreed service timescales, and maintaining auditable digital database records. You will guide prospective and existing local entrepreneurs through the licensing journey, reconcile licence payments, recover arrears alongside finance colleagues, and prepare documentation for the Officer Licensing Panel while supporting compliance and enforcement teams. Additionally, you will compile management statistics on occupancy and income, provide core administrative support across the service, and work flexibly on-site during trading hours, including required weekends and public holidays. On the Digital Media & Communications side (making up approximately 40% of your responsibilities), you will unleash your creative flair to amplify the voices and stories of Hackney's bustling market communities. Working in collaboration with the Strategy, Policy & Digital Development Manager, you will plan, film, edit, and publish engaging content across TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook to drive data-informed campaigns that boost footfall and trader applications. You will manage daily digital community interactions, highlight independent business vendors, mentor local traders to build their online marketing confidence, produce monthly performance analytics, and deliver priority campaigns around climate action and local economic recovery-all while ensuring strict adherence to accessibility standards (WCAG 2.1) and Hackney's corporate brand guidelines. Key Responsibilities To succeed, candidates should possess administrative or licensing experience in complex public-facing settings with high accuracy in handling records and financial reconciliations, along with proven skills in digital media creation (using tools like Canva and Meta Business Suite) and strong communication skills to engage diverse local traders. You must demonstrate excellent organisational skills to balance compliance tasks with creative marketing, proficiency in Google Workspace and database tools, a commitment to equality and inclusion, and the flexibility to work weekend shifts on-site. If you want to work in a place where you can represent our values so we achieve the best for our residents, please click on the apply button below. We operate a fair and open anonymous selection process. Therefore, we do not accept supporting statements or CV's. To proceed with your application, you will need to create an account and submit your application. As part of the application process, you will need to complete a number of competency based questions. These questions allow you to demonstrate your suitability for the role and provide examples of your skills, knowledge and experience outlined in the job description. We understand the benefits of using AI in the workplace. However, if you are thinking of using this tool to submit your application, we ask you to think about what value it will add. AI tools tend to lack the personal touch and authenticity we value in candidates. We encourage you to showcase your unique knowledge and skills using your own voice. Closing date for applications: 12 November 2026 (22.59) Interview date: TBC Please note - we reserve the right to close applications early if we receive a high number of applications. We are also working towards our vision, which is to be a place for everyone; where residents and staff can be proud. In order to achieve this, we are seeking individuals who embody our "PROUD" values: Purpose and Respect, where we foster belonging through active inclusion, kindness, and open dialogue; Ownership, where we champion proactive collaboration and accountability for our shared success; and Unity and Diversity, where we work as one Council to break down silos and champion anti-racist behavior. Hackney Council works to eradicate discrimination on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation. We also recognise that people can be disadvantaged by their social and economic circumstances, so we will also work to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage caused by social class. We also welcome those interested in flexible working. We particularly welcome applications from disabled people, as this group is currently under represented in our workforce. The Council has a dedicated employment support service (Hackney Works), which offers Hackney residents guidance in relation to applying for jobs. If you are thinking about applying for a job, please contact the Hackney Works team to find out what support is available.
Oct 24, 2026
Full time
Licensing & Digital Media Officer Job Number: HCAA03187 Work Pattern: Full Time Contracted Hours: 36 Grade: Scale 5 SCP Range: £35,493 - £37,077 Fixed Term / Secondment Opportunity - 12 Months Hackney is one of the most dynamic and progressive local authorities in the UK. We are a resilient, vibrant, and creative borough in the heart of London, with strong, diverse communities and a powerful set of shared values. Are you ready to be at the beating heart of one of London's most vibrant and diverse local economies? As our Licensing & Digital Media Officer you won't just manage administrative processes-you will actively shape, support, and celebrate the incredible traders and market sites that define our borough's unique character. Operating within the Markets, Shop Fronts & Street Trading Service under the Climate, Homes & Economy directorate, this dynamic dual role bridges essential regulatory leadership with creative digital storytelling in a full-time position based at Ridley Road Office and market sites across Hackney. On the Licensing & Business Support side (comprising roughly 60% of the role), you will act as the trusted foundation ensuring our market operations run seamlessly. Your core duties include delivering statutory licensing and registration functions under the London Local Authorities Act, issuing and renewing street trading licences within agreed service timescales, and maintaining auditable digital database records. You will guide prospective and existing local entrepreneurs through the licensing journey, reconcile licence payments, recover arrears alongside finance colleagues, and prepare documentation for the Officer Licensing Panel while supporting compliance and enforcement teams. Additionally, you will compile management statistics on occupancy and income, provide core administrative support across the service, and work flexibly on-site during trading hours, including required weekends and public holidays. On the Digital Media & Communications side (making up approximately 40% of your responsibilities), you will unleash your creative flair to amplify the voices and stories of Hackney's bustling market communities. Working in collaboration with the Strategy, Policy & Digital Development Manager, you will plan, film, edit, and publish engaging content across TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook to drive data-informed campaigns that boost footfall and trader applications. You will manage daily digital community interactions, highlight independent business vendors, mentor local traders to build their online marketing confidence, produce monthly performance analytics, and deliver priority campaigns around climate action and local economic recovery-all while ensuring strict adherence to accessibility standards (WCAG 2.1) and Hackney's corporate brand guidelines. Key Responsibilities To succeed, candidates should possess administrative or licensing experience in complex public-facing settings with high accuracy in handling records and financial reconciliations, along with proven skills in digital media creation (using tools like Canva and Meta Business Suite) and strong communication skills to engage diverse local traders. You must demonstrate excellent organisational skills to balance compliance tasks with creative marketing, proficiency in Google Workspace and database tools, a commitment to equality and inclusion, and the flexibility to work weekend shifts on-site. If you want to work in a place where you can represent our values so we achieve the best for our residents, please click on the apply button below. We operate a fair and open anonymous selection process. Therefore, we do not accept supporting statements or CV's. To proceed with your application, you will need to create an account and submit your application. As part of the application process, you will need to complete a number of competency based questions. These questions allow you to demonstrate your suitability for the role and provide examples of your skills, knowledge and experience outlined in the job description. We understand the benefits of using AI in the workplace. However, if you are thinking of using this tool to submit your application, we ask you to think about what value it will add. AI tools tend to lack the personal touch and authenticity we value in candidates. We encourage you to showcase your unique knowledge and skills using your own voice. Closing date for applications: 12 November 2026 (22.59) Interview date: TBC Please note - we reserve the right to close applications early if we receive a high number of applications. We are also working towards our vision, which is to be a place for everyone; where residents and staff can be proud. In order to achieve this, we are seeking individuals who embody our "PROUD" values: Purpose and Respect, where we foster belonging through active inclusion, kindness, and open dialogue; Ownership, where we champion proactive collaboration and accountability for our shared success; and Unity and Diversity, where we work as one Council to break down silos and champion anti-racist behavior. Hackney Council works to eradicate discrimination on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation. We also recognise that people can be disadvantaged by their social and economic circumstances, so we will also work to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage caused by social class. We also welcome those interested in flexible working. We particularly welcome applications from disabled people, as this group is currently under represented in our workforce. The Council has a dedicated employment support service (Hackney Works), which offers Hackney residents guidance in relation to applying for jobs. If you are thinking about applying for a job, please contact the Hackney Works team to find out what support is available.
Overview: RCSL is looking for a Technology & Digital Manager to support the effective, secure and accessible use of technology across Rape Crisis South London (RCSL) and London Survivor Collective (LSC), which is hosted by RCSL. This is an opportunity to play an important role in maintaining and improving the digital systems that support our work, including Microsoft 365, both websites and case management system, DPMS. The role will be equally split between RCSL and LSC. You will manage our day-to-day technology needs, working closely with colleagues and our external technical support provider, to resolve issues, maintain systems and identify improvements. You will also help colleagues use technology confidently by providing practical support, guidance and training. A key part of the role is ensuring that our systems are secure, reliable and accessible, with particular care taken when handling sensitive information about survivors of sexual violence. We are looking for someone with practical IT and digital experience who can troubleshoot problems, explain technology clearly and work collaboratively with colleagues and external partners. You will understand the importance of data protection and trauma-informed practice and be committed to making technology work well for the people who rely on it. What you'll do: Manage the day-to-day Microsoft 365 environment, including user accounts, permissions and devices. Provide first-line technical support to staff and work external provider to resolve more complex issues. Oversee DPMS, our case management system, including user access, data structures and day-to-day troubleshooting. Maintain and update both organisations' websites, including content and routine technical changes. Support the secure handling of sensitive survivor information and the ongoing improvement of digital security. Develop clear guidance and resources to help colleagues use systems confidently, taking account of different needs and levels of technical confidence. Provide practical support, one-to-one guidance and short training sessions on Microsoft tools and other systems. Work with the external technical support provider and other external suppliers to resolve technical issues, maintain systems and plan improvements. Help develop and improve the digital infrastructure of both RCSL and LSC. Who you are: Passionate about making a positive difference for survivors of sexual violence and committed to trauma-informed practice. Experienced in managing and developing Microsoft 365 and providing day-to-day IT support to colleagues. Confident working with digital systems, including case management systems, databases and websites. Organised, approachable and able to explain technical issues in plain English to colleagues with different levels of technical confidence. Comfortable working independently, keeping clear records and working with external IT support providers when specialist help is needed. Understand the importance of data protection and keeping sensitive survivor information safe and secure. Why join us? You'll be part of a bold, survivor-informed organisation driving change in South London and beyond. Your work will help grow our sustainable income to develop robust services for survivors and raise greater awareness that prevents sexual violence. Your work will be driven by what you hear from Survivor Voices members. You'll work alongside a passionate and expert team, helping to grow an ambitious training programme and delivering income generation targets. There's scope to be creative, innovative and bold. This post is open to women only (Schedule 9, Paragraph 1, Equality Act 2010). We particularly welcome applications from women underrepresented in leadership roles in the VAWG sector. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Safeguarding and Safer Recruitment Rape Crisis South London is committed to safeguarding survivors and service users. The post holder will contribute to maintaining the organisation's safeguarding standards. This includes: Promoting the safety and wellbeing of children, young people and adults at risk Identifying and reporting safeguarding concerns Following organisational safeguarding policies and procedures Supporting a culture where everyone feels safe, respected and supported Our safer recruitment processes include: Values-based interviews Verification of identity, qualifications and employment history Reference checks Enhanced DBS checks where required Safeguarding training and supervision Equality, Feminist Commitment and Values. Intersectionality and Reasonable Adjustments We recognise that experiences of sexual violence are shaped by intersecting factors such as: Race and ethnicity Disability Sexuality and gender identity Socioeconomic background Immigration status Faith and culture Rape Crisis South London is an equal opportunities employer. We particularly welcome applications from women who are under-represented in leadership roles within the violence against women and girls (VAWG) sector. Our work is grounded in feminist principles, recognising sexual violence as both a cause and consequence of gender inequality. We centre survivor voices and prioritise empowerment, inclusivity and intersectionality. We are committed to removing barriers and creating an inclusive workplace. Applicants are encouraged to let us know if they require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, such as: Alternative interview formats or timings Additional time for written tasks Accessible documentation Support relating to disability, neurodivergence or health needs Learning and Development As a charity undergoing transformation and growth, we welcome colleagues who are committed to continuous learning and professional development. Interview Process Shortlisted applicants will be invited to a short interview or professional discussion, likely conducted via MS Teams. Stage one: MS Teams interview with the Advocacy Service Manager, Interim Head of Advocacy and Director of Programme Transformation. The interview will explore experience and approach to: Safeguarding Equality, diversity and inclusion Wellbeing and feminist practice Trauma-informed therapeutic work Leadership responsibilities relevant to the role How to Apply To apply, please email recruitment with the subject line 'Technology and Digital Manager'. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Please attach: Your up-to-date CV (PDF) A short Cover Letter (maximum 1000 words) identifying how you meet the essential and any desirable qualifications, skills and experience . Confidentiality All applications will be treated confidentially. Information will only be shared with the hiring manager and PCT. Outcome All applicants will be notified of the outcome of their expression of interest once a decision has been made. Employees not selected will continue in their current roles and are encouraged to apply for future opportunities. AI in Job Applications We understand some candidates use AI tools when applying. Whilst we welcome the use of technology to support clear communication and structure, we want to learn more about you, so please ensure that your application reflects your own skills, knowledge and experiences Thank you for your interest in RCSL. If you have not heard from us within one month of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful. We encourage you to follow us for future opportunities and updates.
Oct 24, 2026
Full time
Overview: RCSL is looking for a Technology & Digital Manager to support the effective, secure and accessible use of technology across Rape Crisis South London (RCSL) and London Survivor Collective (LSC), which is hosted by RCSL. This is an opportunity to play an important role in maintaining and improving the digital systems that support our work, including Microsoft 365, both websites and case management system, DPMS. The role will be equally split between RCSL and LSC. You will manage our day-to-day technology needs, working closely with colleagues and our external technical support provider, to resolve issues, maintain systems and identify improvements. You will also help colleagues use technology confidently by providing practical support, guidance and training. A key part of the role is ensuring that our systems are secure, reliable and accessible, with particular care taken when handling sensitive information about survivors of sexual violence. We are looking for someone with practical IT and digital experience who can troubleshoot problems, explain technology clearly and work collaboratively with colleagues and external partners. You will understand the importance of data protection and trauma-informed practice and be committed to making technology work well for the people who rely on it. What you'll do: Manage the day-to-day Microsoft 365 environment, including user accounts, permissions and devices. Provide first-line technical support to staff and work external provider to resolve more complex issues. Oversee DPMS, our case management system, including user access, data structures and day-to-day troubleshooting. Maintain and update both organisations' websites, including content and routine technical changes. Support the secure handling of sensitive survivor information and the ongoing improvement of digital security. Develop clear guidance and resources to help colleagues use systems confidently, taking account of different needs and levels of technical confidence. Provide practical support, one-to-one guidance and short training sessions on Microsoft tools and other systems. Work with the external technical support provider and other external suppliers to resolve technical issues, maintain systems and plan improvements. Help develop and improve the digital infrastructure of both RCSL and LSC. Who you are: Passionate about making a positive difference for survivors of sexual violence and committed to trauma-informed practice. Experienced in managing and developing Microsoft 365 and providing day-to-day IT support to colleagues. Confident working with digital systems, including case management systems, databases and websites. Organised, approachable and able to explain technical issues in plain English to colleagues with different levels of technical confidence. Comfortable working independently, keeping clear records and working with external IT support providers when specialist help is needed. Understand the importance of data protection and keeping sensitive survivor information safe and secure. Why join us? You'll be part of a bold, survivor-informed organisation driving change in South London and beyond. Your work will help grow our sustainable income to develop robust services for survivors and raise greater awareness that prevents sexual violence. Your work will be driven by what you hear from Survivor Voices members. You'll work alongside a passionate and expert team, helping to grow an ambitious training programme and delivering income generation targets. There's scope to be creative, innovative and bold. This post is open to women only (Schedule 9, Paragraph 1, Equality Act 2010). We particularly welcome applications from women underrepresented in leadership roles in the VAWG sector. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Safeguarding and Safer Recruitment Rape Crisis South London is committed to safeguarding survivors and service users. The post holder will contribute to maintaining the organisation's safeguarding standards. This includes: Promoting the safety and wellbeing of children, young people and adults at risk Identifying and reporting safeguarding concerns Following organisational safeguarding policies and procedures Supporting a culture where everyone feels safe, respected and supported Our safer recruitment processes include: Values-based interviews Verification of identity, qualifications and employment history Reference checks Enhanced DBS checks where required Safeguarding training and supervision Equality, Feminist Commitment and Values. Intersectionality and Reasonable Adjustments We recognise that experiences of sexual violence are shaped by intersecting factors such as: Race and ethnicity Disability Sexuality and gender identity Socioeconomic background Immigration status Faith and culture Rape Crisis South London is an equal opportunities employer. We particularly welcome applications from women who are under-represented in leadership roles within the violence against women and girls (VAWG) sector. Our work is grounded in feminist principles, recognising sexual violence as both a cause and consequence of gender inequality. We centre survivor voices and prioritise empowerment, inclusivity and intersectionality. We are committed to removing barriers and creating an inclusive workplace. Applicants are encouraged to let us know if they require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, such as: Alternative interview formats or timings Additional time for written tasks Accessible documentation Support relating to disability, neurodivergence or health needs Learning and Development As a charity undergoing transformation and growth, we welcome colleagues who are committed to continuous learning and professional development. Interview Process Shortlisted applicants will be invited to a short interview or professional discussion, likely conducted via MS Teams. Stage one: MS Teams interview with the Advocacy Service Manager, Interim Head of Advocacy and Director of Programme Transformation. The interview will explore experience and approach to: Safeguarding Equality, diversity and inclusion Wellbeing and feminist practice Trauma-informed therapeutic work Leadership responsibilities relevant to the role How to Apply To apply, please email recruitment with the subject line 'Technology and Digital Manager'. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Please attach: Your up-to-date CV (PDF) A short Cover Letter (maximum 1000 words) identifying how you meet the essential and any desirable qualifications, skills and experience . Confidentiality All applications will be treated confidentially. Information will only be shared with the hiring manager and PCT. Outcome All applicants will be notified of the outcome of their expression of interest once a decision has been made. Employees not selected will continue in their current roles and are encouraged to apply for future opportunities. AI in Job Applications We understand some candidates use AI tools when applying. Whilst we welcome the use of technology to support clear communication and structure, we want to learn more about you, so please ensure that your application reflects your own skills, knowledge and experiences Thank you for your interest in RCSL. If you have not heard from us within one month of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful. We encourage you to follow us for future opportunities and updates.
Allen Lane Interim & Permanent Recruitment
City Of Westminster, London
Interim Finance Director 6 Month Fixed-Term Contract Location: Central London (Hybrid Working Available) An exciting opportunity to lead finance within a globally respected charitable foundation We are seeking an experienced and hands-on Interim Finance Director to join a high-profile international foundation for an initial six-month period. Working closely with the Executive Director and Board Committees, you will take responsibility for the organisation's entire finance function, ensuring robust financial management, compliance, reporting and governance across a complex portfolio of grant-making, investments and property interests. This role offers a unique opportunity to combine charity finance, investment oversight and strategic financial leadership within an organisation making a significant global impact. Past Chat s=" 1qwr Chat Key Responsibilities Lead all aspects of financial management and reporting Produce quarterly management accounts and financial analysis for senior leadership and Trustees Oversee cashflow management and financial planning Prepare statutory accounts and regulatory returns Manage UK payroll and coordinate overseas payroll arrangements Complete VAT, Corporation Tax and other taxation returns Monitor and reconcile investment portfolios, including foreign currency transactions Oversee accounting and reporting for restricted funds and grants Review project financial returns and ensure compliance with funding requirements Manage relationships with auditors, banks, investment managers and advisers Support the Audit and Investment Committees, including preparation of papers and minutes Assist with risk management and governance activities Past Chat s=" 1qwr Chat About You You are likely to be: A fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) Experienced at Finance Director, Head of Finance or equivalent level Familiar with Charity SORP and statutory reporting requirements Comfortable supporting Boards, Trustees and Committees Experienced in investment, treasury or endowment oversight Happy operating in a standalone and hands-on capacity Why This Role? Opportunity to support a globally recognised foundation Broad remit spanning finance, investments, governance and grant-making Significant exposure to Trustees and senior stakeholders Small, agile organisation managing substantial assets and grant programmes Chance to make an immediate impact during a key period of transition Apply below for more informatoin, looking to recruit ASAP
Oct 24, 2026
Full time
Interim Finance Director 6 Month Fixed-Term Contract Location: Central London (Hybrid Working Available) An exciting opportunity to lead finance within a globally respected charitable foundation We are seeking an experienced and hands-on Interim Finance Director to join a high-profile international foundation for an initial six-month period. Working closely with the Executive Director and Board Committees, you will take responsibility for the organisation's entire finance function, ensuring robust financial management, compliance, reporting and governance across a complex portfolio of grant-making, investments and property interests. This role offers a unique opportunity to combine charity finance, investment oversight and strategic financial leadership within an organisation making a significant global impact. Past Chat s=" 1qwr Chat Key Responsibilities Lead all aspects of financial management and reporting Produce quarterly management accounts and financial analysis for senior leadership and Trustees Oversee cashflow management and financial planning Prepare statutory accounts and regulatory returns Manage UK payroll and coordinate overseas payroll arrangements Complete VAT, Corporation Tax and other taxation returns Monitor and reconcile investment portfolios, including foreign currency transactions Oversee accounting and reporting for restricted funds and grants Review project financial returns and ensure compliance with funding requirements Manage relationships with auditors, banks, investment managers and advisers Support the Audit and Investment Committees, including preparation of papers and minutes Assist with risk management and governance activities Past Chat s=" 1qwr Chat About You You are likely to be: A fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) Experienced at Finance Director, Head of Finance or equivalent level Familiar with Charity SORP and statutory reporting requirements Comfortable supporting Boards, Trustees and Committees Experienced in investment, treasury or endowment oversight Happy operating in a standalone and hands-on capacity Why This Role? Opportunity to support a globally recognised foundation Broad remit spanning finance, investments, governance and grant-making Significant exposure to Trustees and senior stakeholders Small, agile organisation managing substantial assets and grant programmes Chance to make an immediate impact during a key period of transition Apply below for more informatoin, looking to recruit ASAP
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Working hard and working together, our Tax team thrives on keeping busy. Friendly, driven and diverse, they service our clients across the country and around the world. By providing expertise in many different specialist areas of tax, they collaborate across BDO to deliver wider business solutions. From meeting clients' evolving business needs to managing changes to legislation, there are always fresh challenges to face in the Tax team. If you're after a career that will keep you on your toes, we'll give you the autonomy to drive your career forward. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. The Role BDO's Tax Accounting Group is a national group bringing together tax professionals who specialise in tax accounting and tax audit work. Headed by an equity partner, we can offer an exciting and quality career path for ambitious people. This role as Audit of Tax Senior Manager will provide tax audit support on our largest, high-profile audits across a range of groups and sectors. Just as key will be acting as a tax accounting specialist to our non-audit clients, assisting with complex provisioning engagements and the tax accounting aspects of GAAP conversions, carve out accounting and acquisition accounting. Clients and audited entities include FTSE companies, AIM listed companies, large inbounds and private equity backed businesses. You will be responsible for a number of tax audits, acting as the point of contact with the main audit team, and working closely with junior staff and tax partners to deliver this work. You will also work on a number of ad hoc, project based engagements working with other BDO teams, using your tax accounting knowledge in different contexts to deliver the best to our clients. You will act as a key contact for tax accounting queries for the wider tax and audit practices and be involved in coaching and training more junior members of the team. Requirements When you join us, we'll make your growth our priority. If you can demonstrate the following skills, we can help you go far. We're looking for someone with: Prior experience of tax accounting and tax auditing, with a clear desire to specialise in this area. Knowledge of tax accounting under FRS102 and IFRS; prior experience of US GAAP is useful but not obligatory. General corporate tax experience providing corporate tax advisory and compliance services to a variety of clients. Good project management skills, including meeting agreed deadlines, taking ownership and managing a team. Experience of coaching and training more junior staff. Experience of dealing with client senior management and key stakeholders. CTA and/or ACA qualified or equivalent You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
Oct 23, 2026
Full time
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Working hard and working together, our Tax team thrives on keeping busy. Friendly, driven and diverse, they service our clients across the country and around the world. By providing expertise in many different specialist areas of tax, they collaborate across BDO to deliver wider business solutions. From meeting clients' evolving business needs to managing changes to legislation, there are always fresh challenges to face in the Tax team. If you're after a career that will keep you on your toes, we'll give you the autonomy to drive your career forward. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. The Role BDO's Tax Accounting Group is a national group bringing together tax professionals who specialise in tax accounting and tax audit work. Headed by an equity partner, we can offer an exciting and quality career path for ambitious people. This role as Audit of Tax Senior Manager will provide tax audit support on our largest, high-profile audits across a range of groups and sectors. Just as key will be acting as a tax accounting specialist to our non-audit clients, assisting with complex provisioning engagements and the tax accounting aspects of GAAP conversions, carve out accounting and acquisition accounting. Clients and audited entities include FTSE companies, AIM listed companies, large inbounds and private equity backed businesses. You will be responsible for a number of tax audits, acting as the point of contact with the main audit team, and working closely with junior staff and tax partners to deliver this work. You will also work on a number of ad hoc, project based engagements working with other BDO teams, using your tax accounting knowledge in different contexts to deliver the best to our clients. You will act as a key contact for tax accounting queries for the wider tax and audit practices and be involved in coaching and training more junior members of the team. Requirements When you join us, we'll make your growth our priority. If you can demonstrate the following skills, we can help you go far. We're looking for someone with: Prior experience of tax accounting and tax auditing, with a clear desire to specialise in this area. Knowledge of tax accounting under FRS102 and IFRS; prior experience of US GAAP is useful but not obligatory. General corporate tax experience providing corporate tax advisory and compliance services to a variety of clients. Good project management skills, including meeting agreed deadlines, taking ownership and managing a team. Experience of coaching and training more junior staff. Experience of dealing with client senior management and key stakeholders. CTA and/or ACA qualified or equivalent You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Our Sales and Marketing team is being reshaped to directly support BDO's growth ambitions. We're building a high-performing function that is proud of its technical skills, reliable in delivery, and outcome-led in how we prioritise and execute. You'll join a team big enough to offer diverse roles and opportunities, big priorities and commercial challenges, yet personal enough to ensure you're supported and empowered from day one. Here, we think beyond activity. You'll bring ideas, fresh thinking and help shape how we deliver campaigns, insights and engagement across the business. Working closely with internal clients, you'll deepen your understanding of our sectors and add value in your role. From strategic storytelling to capability building and smarter ways of working, you'll grow your skills while working with people who care about doing the right thing and doing it well. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working pro-actively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. The Sales and Marketing team are now recruiting for a Head of Go To Market aligned to our Tax stream. Role purpose The Head of GTM Tax is accountable for shaping and delivering go-to-market direction for their deployed area by translating growth priorities into an insight-led GTM strategy and contracted plan that drives measurable commercial outcomes. The role operates as a senior business partner to leadership in the deployed area, including relevant C&M Directorates, and as a leader within the Sales & Marketing community-ensuring work is focused, integrated and prioritised in a demand > supply environment. The role contracts with business leadership on outcomes and measures (not activity lists), diagnoses where central programmes and assets should be leveraged, and identifies where targeted local activity is genuinely required. It mobilises and coordinates Sales, Marketing and Operations capabilities to provide the right skills at the right time, and runs resourcing, scheduling and sequencing conversations to ensure delivery is achievable and aligned. The role is a key advocate for buyer-led, issue-based, solution-oriented approaches (not service-led thinking). It uses deep understanding of the local market, competitor landscape and strategy to guide prioritisation, shape briefs and ensure outputs are relevant, differentiated and commercially effective. It also works closely with peer Heads of GTM across other areas to maintain consistent language, planning rhythms and collaboration moments-surfacing connections and synergies across the market matrix and enabling joined-up market activity. Key responsibilities Lead development of the deployed GTM strategy and annual plan in partnership with business leadership and Sales & Marketing capability leaders. Contract priorities based on growth strategy, local market context and buyer needs, including clear measures and success criteria. Shape briefs with the business that describe the outcome required, the buyer problem to solve and the target audience-avoiding activity-only briefs. Run demand intake and shaping conversations with deployed leadership to create a holistic view of needs and opportunities. Translate demand into a prioritised portfolio with clear sequencing, dependencies and resourcing assumptions. Make and communicate trade-offs in a demand>supply environment; escalate decisions and risks early where needed. Ensure prioritisation supports issue-led, solution-oriented selling and avoids fragmented service-led activity. Mobilise the right expertise from Sales, Marketing and Operations to meet contracted priorities. Lead resourcing, scheduling and timing conversations, ensuring delivery is achievable and balanced across competing priorities. Work with peer Heads of GTM to maintain consistent language, rhythms and shared planning moments that enable meaningful collaboration. Use insight to guide targeting, proposition focus, and prioritisation of campaigns/activation/pursuit support. Ensure learning from execution (wins/losses, campaign performance, stakeholder feedback) is captured and fed back into planning and proposition improvement. Build trusted relationships with deployed leadership, including relevant C&M Directorates, and maintain a clear engagement rhythm. Run governance moments (planning checkpoints, prioritisation decisions, progress and performance reviews) with clear inputs/outputs and action tracking. Share regular KPI and performance insight with deployed leadership and C&M Directorate stakeholders, focusing on what it means and what should change. You'll be someone with Significant experience in GTM (Tax) leadership, commercial strategy, or senior business partnering in a complex, matrix environment. Strong ability to contract priorities and outcomes with senior stakeholders and influence without formal authority. Proven experience shaping demand, making trade-offs, and operating effectively in demand>supply conditions. Strong commercial and market judgement, including understanding of buyer needs and competitor dynamics. Experience coordinating cross-functional delivery across Sales, Marketing and Operations disciplines. Confidence with using performance insight and data to shape decisions and drive interventions. People leadership experience beneficial (dependent on scope). At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
Oct 23, 2026
Full time
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Our Sales and Marketing team is being reshaped to directly support BDO's growth ambitions. We're building a high-performing function that is proud of its technical skills, reliable in delivery, and outcome-led in how we prioritise and execute. You'll join a team big enough to offer diverse roles and opportunities, big priorities and commercial challenges, yet personal enough to ensure you're supported and empowered from day one. Here, we think beyond activity. You'll bring ideas, fresh thinking and help shape how we deliver campaigns, insights and engagement across the business. Working closely with internal clients, you'll deepen your understanding of our sectors and add value in your role. From strategic storytelling to capability building and smarter ways of working, you'll grow your skills while working with people who care about doing the right thing and doing it well. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working pro-actively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. The Sales and Marketing team are now recruiting for a Head of Go To Market aligned to our Tax stream. Role purpose The Head of GTM Tax is accountable for shaping and delivering go-to-market direction for their deployed area by translating growth priorities into an insight-led GTM strategy and contracted plan that drives measurable commercial outcomes. The role operates as a senior business partner to leadership in the deployed area, including relevant C&M Directorates, and as a leader within the Sales & Marketing community-ensuring work is focused, integrated and prioritised in a demand > supply environment. The role contracts with business leadership on outcomes and measures (not activity lists), diagnoses where central programmes and assets should be leveraged, and identifies where targeted local activity is genuinely required. It mobilises and coordinates Sales, Marketing and Operations capabilities to provide the right skills at the right time, and runs resourcing, scheduling and sequencing conversations to ensure delivery is achievable and aligned. The role is a key advocate for buyer-led, issue-based, solution-oriented approaches (not service-led thinking). It uses deep understanding of the local market, competitor landscape and strategy to guide prioritisation, shape briefs and ensure outputs are relevant, differentiated and commercially effective. It also works closely with peer Heads of GTM across other areas to maintain consistent language, planning rhythms and collaboration moments-surfacing connections and synergies across the market matrix and enabling joined-up market activity. Key responsibilities Lead development of the deployed GTM strategy and annual plan in partnership with business leadership and Sales & Marketing capability leaders. Contract priorities based on growth strategy, local market context and buyer needs, including clear measures and success criteria. Shape briefs with the business that describe the outcome required, the buyer problem to solve and the target audience-avoiding activity-only briefs. Run demand intake and shaping conversations with deployed leadership to create a holistic view of needs and opportunities. Translate demand into a prioritised portfolio with clear sequencing, dependencies and resourcing assumptions. Make and communicate trade-offs in a demand>supply environment; escalate decisions and risks early where needed. Ensure prioritisation supports issue-led, solution-oriented selling and avoids fragmented service-led activity. Mobilise the right expertise from Sales, Marketing and Operations to meet contracted priorities. Lead resourcing, scheduling and timing conversations, ensuring delivery is achievable and balanced across competing priorities. Work with peer Heads of GTM to maintain consistent language, rhythms and shared planning moments that enable meaningful collaboration. Use insight to guide targeting, proposition focus, and prioritisation of campaigns/activation/pursuit support. Ensure learning from execution (wins/losses, campaign performance, stakeholder feedback) is captured and fed back into planning and proposition improvement. Build trusted relationships with deployed leadership, including relevant C&M Directorates, and maintain a clear engagement rhythm. Run governance moments (planning checkpoints, prioritisation decisions, progress and performance reviews) with clear inputs/outputs and action tracking. Share regular KPI and performance insight with deployed leadership and C&M Directorate stakeholders, focusing on what it means and what should change. You'll be someone with Significant experience in GTM (Tax) leadership, commercial strategy, or senior business partnering in a complex, matrix environment. Strong ability to contract priorities and outcomes with senior stakeholders and influence without formal authority. Proven experience shaping demand, making trade-offs, and operating effectively in demand>supply conditions. Strong commercial and market judgement, including understanding of buyer needs and competitor dynamics. Experience coordinating cross-functional delivery across Sales, Marketing and Operations disciplines. Confidence with using performance insight and data to shape decisions and drive interventions. People leadership experience beneficial (dependent on scope). At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Our Sales & Marketing team is building a function that reflects who we are: open, trusted and focused on shaping what matters. You'll join a team big enough to offer big priorities and commercial challenges, yet personal enough to ensure you're supported and empowered from day one. Here, we think beyond. You'll bring ideas, challenge thinking and help shape how we deliver campaigns, insights and engagement across the business. Working closely with internal clients, you'll deepen your understanding of our sectors and see how connected teams drive our 2028 growth ambitions. From strategic storytelling to capability building and smarter ways of working, you'll grow your skills while working with people who care about doing the right thing. We'll help you succeed In this team, development is central to how we work. You'll have access to best in class training, clear capability frameworks and hands on learning that give you the confidence and skills to grow quickly. We make it personal with supportive teams where you belong, are trusted, and take transformative work on early. You'll collaborate across service lines and leadership levels, building relationships grounded in openness and accountability. You'll bring your best - taking ownership, delivering quality and building trust across the firm. In return, you'll get clarity, fair feedback and the development you need to succeed. You won't just complete tasks - you'll help shape how the team evolves and how we support the business. Role purpose The Director of Go-to-Market leads the Heads of GTM and the wider GTM Business Partner capability across BDO's Service Streams, Sectors and Regions. The role ensures deployed teams focus on the right markets, buyers and opportunities, with the skills and capacity required to deliver clear growth outcomes for the firm. The role has firm-wide responsibility for the Sales & Marketing planning process and, as Head of the GTM capability, defines GTM excellence, sets consistent standards and strengthens the capability of the team. It owns the GTM framework, commercial architecture, planning standards and deployed Business Partner model, ensuring GTM is buyer-led, insight-driven and focused on the highest-value opportunities. The Director works closely with Clients & Markets Partners across Service Streams, Sectors and Regions to agree growth priorities and determine where Sales & Marketing can have the greatest impact. As a member of the Sales & Marketing Executive, the Director also works with the Directors of Sales, Marketing and Operations to move priorities effectively from strategy into execution and make best use of the function's people, tools and technology. Key responsibilities Define and maintain the firm-wide GTM framework Translate growth strategy, market opportunity and buyer need into clear commercial priorities Establish how sectors, services, propositions and buyer issues come together within the GTM model Challenge fragmented or service-led activity and combine value propositions where this will create stronger market or buyer engagement and better commercial outcomes Define the GTM standards and commercial decision framework used within the Sales & Marketing planning process Set expectations for how Heads of GTM diagnose, contract and prioritise demand Provide challenge where priorities are fragmented, insufficiently evidenced or competing for limited capacity Set the approach for market segmentation, buyer understanding and opportunity identification Lead the commercial definition of priority propositions, including the target buyer, buyer problem, differentiated value and supporting proof Define a consistent approach for developing Sales Plays that bring together a priority opportunity, target buyers, their business needs, BDO's proposition and the intended commercial outcome Evaluate the effectiveness of Sales Plays, scaling approaches that deliver value and adapting or stopping those that do not Lead the Heads of GTM and the GTM Business Partner capability across Service Streams, Sectors and Regions, ensuring their priorities and activity contribute directly to the firm's growth strategy and most significant revenue opportunities Set clear standards, role expectations and ways of working for deployed GTM teams Coach and develop senior GTM leaders and strengthen capability across the team Bring together the appropriate Sales & Marketing capabilities across the Find, Win and Grow client lifecycle to support agreed GTM priorities Ensure briefs clearly define the opportunity, required outcome, ownership and measures of success before work moves into execution Improve hand-offs from identifying priority markets and opportunities, through converting opportunities into clients, to developing and expanding existing client relationships, while maintaining clear accountability within each capability Build learning from campaigns, pursuits, client conversations and wins and losses back into GTM planning Scale what creates value and stop activity that does not Contribute to function-wide strategy, priorities and investment decisions Build trusted relationships with senior Partners and leaders across the firm You'll be someone with: Significant senior experience in GTM, commercial strategy, market strategy, business development or a related discipline within professional services Strong commercial judgement and understanding of B2B buying behaviour Experience operating in a complex matrix environment and influencing senior stakeholders Proven ability to translate strategy and insight into clear commercial priorities Experience shaping segmentation, propositions, GTM plans or Sales Plays Strong understanding of how Sales, Marketing and Operations combine to drive growth Confidence using market and commercial data to inform decisions Strong people leadership and capability-building experience Experience of commercial transformation is advantageous Professional services experience is beneficial At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
Oct 23, 2026
Full time
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Our Sales & Marketing team is building a function that reflects who we are: open, trusted and focused on shaping what matters. You'll join a team big enough to offer big priorities and commercial challenges, yet personal enough to ensure you're supported and empowered from day one. Here, we think beyond. You'll bring ideas, challenge thinking and help shape how we deliver campaigns, insights and engagement across the business. Working closely with internal clients, you'll deepen your understanding of our sectors and see how connected teams drive our 2028 growth ambitions. From strategic storytelling to capability building and smarter ways of working, you'll grow your skills while working with people who care about doing the right thing. We'll help you succeed In this team, development is central to how we work. You'll have access to best in class training, clear capability frameworks and hands on learning that give you the confidence and skills to grow quickly. We make it personal with supportive teams where you belong, are trusted, and take transformative work on early. You'll collaborate across service lines and leadership levels, building relationships grounded in openness and accountability. You'll bring your best - taking ownership, delivering quality and building trust across the firm. In return, you'll get clarity, fair feedback and the development you need to succeed. You won't just complete tasks - you'll help shape how the team evolves and how we support the business. Role purpose The Director of Go-to-Market leads the Heads of GTM and the wider GTM Business Partner capability across BDO's Service Streams, Sectors and Regions. The role ensures deployed teams focus on the right markets, buyers and opportunities, with the skills and capacity required to deliver clear growth outcomes for the firm. The role has firm-wide responsibility for the Sales & Marketing planning process and, as Head of the GTM capability, defines GTM excellence, sets consistent standards and strengthens the capability of the team. It owns the GTM framework, commercial architecture, planning standards and deployed Business Partner model, ensuring GTM is buyer-led, insight-driven and focused on the highest-value opportunities. The Director works closely with Clients & Markets Partners across Service Streams, Sectors and Regions to agree growth priorities and determine where Sales & Marketing can have the greatest impact. As a member of the Sales & Marketing Executive, the Director also works with the Directors of Sales, Marketing and Operations to move priorities effectively from strategy into execution and make best use of the function's people, tools and technology. Key responsibilities Define and maintain the firm-wide GTM framework Translate growth strategy, market opportunity and buyer need into clear commercial priorities Establish how sectors, services, propositions and buyer issues come together within the GTM model Challenge fragmented or service-led activity and combine value propositions where this will create stronger market or buyer engagement and better commercial outcomes Define the GTM standards and commercial decision framework used within the Sales & Marketing planning process Set expectations for how Heads of GTM diagnose, contract and prioritise demand Provide challenge where priorities are fragmented, insufficiently evidenced or competing for limited capacity Set the approach for market segmentation, buyer understanding and opportunity identification Lead the commercial definition of priority propositions, including the target buyer, buyer problem, differentiated value and supporting proof Define a consistent approach for developing Sales Plays that bring together a priority opportunity, target buyers, their business needs, BDO's proposition and the intended commercial outcome Evaluate the effectiveness of Sales Plays, scaling approaches that deliver value and adapting or stopping those that do not Lead the Heads of GTM and the GTM Business Partner capability across Service Streams, Sectors and Regions, ensuring their priorities and activity contribute directly to the firm's growth strategy and most significant revenue opportunities Set clear standards, role expectations and ways of working for deployed GTM teams Coach and develop senior GTM leaders and strengthen capability across the team Bring together the appropriate Sales & Marketing capabilities across the Find, Win and Grow client lifecycle to support agreed GTM priorities Ensure briefs clearly define the opportunity, required outcome, ownership and measures of success before work moves into execution Improve hand-offs from identifying priority markets and opportunities, through converting opportunities into clients, to developing and expanding existing client relationships, while maintaining clear accountability within each capability Build learning from campaigns, pursuits, client conversations and wins and losses back into GTM planning Scale what creates value and stop activity that does not Contribute to function-wide strategy, priorities and investment decisions Build trusted relationships with senior Partners and leaders across the firm You'll be someone with: Significant senior experience in GTM, commercial strategy, market strategy, business development or a related discipline within professional services Strong commercial judgement and understanding of B2B buying behaviour Experience operating in a complex matrix environment and influencing senior stakeholders Proven ability to translate strategy and insight into clear commercial priorities Experience shaping segmentation, propositions, GTM plans or Sales Plays Strong understanding of how Sales, Marketing and Operations combine to drive growth Confidence using market and commercial data to inform decisions Strong people leadership and capability-building experience Experience of commercial transformation is advantageous Professional services experience is beneficial At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
Associate Director - International Tax Audit, Planning & Projects Location: Reading or London (Hybrid Working - 2-3 Days Onsite) Contract Length: 12 Months Rate: Competitive hourly rate Overview We are seeking an experienced Associate Director - International Tax Audit, Planning & Projects to join a high-performing global tax function click apply for full job details
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Associate Director - International Tax Audit, Planning & Projects Location: Reading or London (Hybrid Working - 2-3 Days Onsite) Contract Length: 12 Months Rate: Competitive hourly rate Overview We are seeking an experienced Associate Director - International Tax Audit, Planning & Projects to join a high-performing global tax function click apply for full job details
Associate Tax Director Certain Advantage is currently recruiting for an Associate Tax Director based in London or Reading on an initial 6-month contract You will be responsible for overseeing all non-US tax audits, tax planning activities and international tax-related projects. Your responsibilities will include: Leading and managing all the tax planning activities, restructuring and tax projects in click apply for full job details
Oct 23, 2026
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Associate Tax Director Certain Advantage is currently recruiting for an Associate Tax Director based in London or Reading on an initial 6-month contract You will be responsible for overseeing all non-US tax audits, tax planning activities and international tax-related projects. Your responsibilities will include: Leading and managing all the tax planning activities, restructuring and tax projects in click apply for full job details
We are recruiting for a BD Manager - IP Litigation to join our Marketing team in London. Marketing team - London Our Marketing team helps the firm win and grow the right clients and work. We drive client development across the firm - deepening priority relationships, increasing share of wallet and converting strategic opportunities into profitable revenue. We equip partners with effective go-to-market strategies, tactics and processes, differentiated insights and disciplined execution. Alongside this, we strengthen the firm's market profile and reputation to support client acquisition, retention, and growth. We work as one integrated global team, aligning central support and expertise with local knowledge and execution to maximize impact across offices, practice groups, sectors and client programs. This role sits in the business development (BD) team. The BD team is focused on practice group strategy, implementing practice group business plans, winning new clients, winning more work from existing clients, and profile raising. You will support day-to-day business development for the IP Litigation practice in London by converting strategy into tactical plans that you deliver in an efficient, disciplined and collaborative way. You will provide both reactive and proactive support to lawyers and the business to help pursue growth opportunities. The role will involve the full spectrum of marketing and BD activities for the group, including support on pitches, events, directories, campaigns and thought leadership, and other profile-raising activities both internally and externally, ensuring that best practice is followed in terms of systems, technology and processes. What you will do Market profile, content and campaigns Manage directories and awards submissions for the group and coordinate associated interviews and follow up, and coordinate client newsletters, internal newsletters, and internal deal alerts. Working with our Marketing Services team (MST), to manage all logistics and marketing/promotion events, in addition to assessing external event opportunities for the group. Actively seek opportunities to raise the profile of the practice groups' capabilities and ensure consistent, evidence-based messaging in all market-facing materials. Pitch excellence Coordinate pitches and proposals, working in conjunction with the central pitch team, pricing and lawyers to create compelling, compliant submissions. Tailor credentials and case studies to client needs; responsibility for creating and updating marketing collateral. Support rehearsals and Q&A preparation. Maintain pipeline hygiene and data completeness; run basic go/no-go checklists. Strategic planning and execution Contribute to the development of approved business plans and translate into tactical execution. Track spend and return on investment against activities. Provide status reports using Dynamics (our CRM system) and pipeline data to inform partner discussions. Monitor market and client news; summarize implications and feed intelligence into wider marketing activities. Client development Assist partners, associates and BD colleagues in the management of strategic client relationships and coordinate client targeting efforts. Work on the development of client plans, contact maps and meeting records, ensuring that Dynamics is populated with high data quality. Capture client feedback and post-matter insights; log themes and flag opportunities to the senior BD manager. Assemble client and decision-maker profiles using approved research tools to support cross-selling. Track coverage, contacts and actions for priority client accounts. AI and technology Use approved marketing function AI tools, including the function's agents for designated tasks, in line with the firm's AI usage policy. Complete the marketing function's mandatory AI capability program and develop applied AI skills relevant to the role, and demonstrate progression in applied AI skills through tangible contribution to personal and team output. Collaboration, integration and change Promote consistent use of firm systems and templates; maintain file hygiene and naming/version standards. Actively participate in change initiatives; share ideas and help embed new ways of working. Escalate blockers and propose practical fixes, while adhering to agreed service levels and briefing templates with central teams. Team leadership and development Support resourcing across competing priorities and time zones. Contribute to onboarding new team members by sharing best practice for common BD tasks, and support BD training for associates. What you will have Strong communication skills, both written and oral. Can persuade and influence senior stakeholders. Proven experience executing business development activities in professional services preferred. Enthusiasm to develop an in-depth understanding of the global IP litigation practice (in terms of the market, the key players, the competition, and our legal offering). Previous IP, technology or life sciences market experience would be a plus, but is not essential. Intellectual curiosity about market trends and client needs combined with a proactive instinct to shape business development activities in line with these insights. Strong project management and stakeholder skills; clear, persuasive writing with a focus on client needs. Comfortable with data and research; confident using client data management systems (e.g, Dynamics), experience and pipeline systems. Highly organized, proactive and resilient; strong attention to detail, ability to work to deadlines, and follow-through across multiple priorities. Strong client focus and ability to work well with busy lawyers while balancing deadlines. Should you require additional support at any stage of the recruitment process due to a disability or a health condition, please do not hesitate to contact a member of our recruitment team who will work with you to provide any adjustments as required. We are an equal opportunities recruiter and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic. We recognise that our people are our most valuable asset, which is reflected in the wide range of benefits that are available to our employees. Some of these benefits include: our occupational pension scheme, group income protection cover, private medical insurance, mental health resources and free apps, health and wellbeing services encompassing an onsite gym, wellbeing centre and GP service, emergency back-up care support, parental and special leave, holiday entitlement increasing with length of service, holiday trading, season ticket loans and online discounts and lifestyle management services. Our approach to hybrid working seeks to combine and maximise the benefits of effective remote working with the benefits of being in the office. Our current hybrid working arrangements require office based working for a minimum of 60% of your time ( i.e. three days per week for a full time role) in accordance with our hybrid working policy. NO AGENCIES PLEASE - A&O Shearman does not accept unsolicited CVs. For further information, please see our UK Recruitment Agency Policy and our commitment to direct sourcing here .
Oct 23, 2026
Full time
We are recruiting for a BD Manager - IP Litigation to join our Marketing team in London. Marketing team - London Our Marketing team helps the firm win and grow the right clients and work. We drive client development across the firm - deepening priority relationships, increasing share of wallet and converting strategic opportunities into profitable revenue. We equip partners with effective go-to-market strategies, tactics and processes, differentiated insights and disciplined execution. Alongside this, we strengthen the firm's market profile and reputation to support client acquisition, retention, and growth. We work as one integrated global team, aligning central support and expertise with local knowledge and execution to maximize impact across offices, practice groups, sectors and client programs. This role sits in the business development (BD) team. The BD team is focused on practice group strategy, implementing practice group business plans, winning new clients, winning more work from existing clients, and profile raising. You will support day-to-day business development for the IP Litigation practice in London by converting strategy into tactical plans that you deliver in an efficient, disciplined and collaborative way. You will provide both reactive and proactive support to lawyers and the business to help pursue growth opportunities. The role will involve the full spectrum of marketing and BD activities for the group, including support on pitches, events, directories, campaigns and thought leadership, and other profile-raising activities both internally and externally, ensuring that best practice is followed in terms of systems, technology and processes. What you will do Market profile, content and campaigns Manage directories and awards submissions for the group and coordinate associated interviews and follow up, and coordinate client newsletters, internal newsletters, and internal deal alerts. Working with our Marketing Services team (MST), to manage all logistics and marketing/promotion events, in addition to assessing external event opportunities for the group. Actively seek opportunities to raise the profile of the practice groups' capabilities and ensure consistent, evidence-based messaging in all market-facing materials. Pitch excellence Coordinate pitches and proposals, working in conjunction with the central pitch team, pricing and lawyers to create compelling, compliant submissions. Tailor credentials and case studies to client needs; responsibility for creating and updating marketing collateral. Support rehearsals and Q&A preparation. Maintain pipeline hygiene and data completeness; run basic go/no-go checklists. Strategic planning and execution Contribute to the development of approved business plans and translate into tactical execution. Track spend and return on investment against activities. Provide status reports using Dynamics (our CRM system) and pipeline data to inform partner discussions. Monitor market and client news; summarize implications and feed intelligence into wider marketing activities. Client development Assist partners, associates and BD colleagues in the management of strategic client relationships and coordinate client targeting efforts. Work on the development of client plans, contact maps and meeting records, ensuring that Dynamics is populated with high data quality. Capture client feedback and post-matter insights; log themes and flag opportunities to the senior BD manager. Assemble client and decision-maker profiles using approved research tools to support cross-selling. Track coverage, contacts and actions for priority client accounts. AI and technology Use approved marketing function AI tools, including the function's agents for designated tasks, in line with the firm's AI usage policy. Complete the marketing function's mandatory AI capability program and develop applied AI skills relevant to the role, and demonstrate progression in applied AI skills through tangible contribution to personal and team output. Collaboration, integration and change Promote consistent use of firm systems and templates; maintain file hygiene and naming/version standards. Actively participate in change initiatives; share ideas and help embed new ways of working. Escalate blockers and propose practical fixes, while adhering to agreed service levels and briefing templates with central teams. Team leadership and development Support resourcing across competing priorities and time zones. Contribute to onboarding new team members by sharing best practice for common BD tasks, and support BD training for associates. What you will have Strong communication skills, both written and oral. Can persuade and influence senior stakeholders. Proven experience executing business development activities in professional services preferred. Enthusiasm to develop an in-depth understanding of the global IP litigation practice (in terms of the market, the key players, the competition, and our legal offering). Previous IP, technology or life sciences market experience would be a plus, but is not essential. Intellectual curiosity about market trends and client needs combined with a proactive instinct to shape business development activities in line with these insights. Strong project management and stakeholder skills; clear, persuasive writing with a focus on client needs. Comfortable with data and research; confident using client data management systems (e.g, Dynamics), experience and pipeline systems. Highly organized, proactive and resilient; strong attention to detail, ability to work to deadlines, and follow-through across multiple priorities. Strong client focus and ability to work well with busy lawyers while balancing deadlines. Should you require additional support at any stage of the recruitment process due to a disability or a health condition, please do not hesitate to contact a member of our recruitment team who will work with you to provide any adjustments as required. We are an equal opportunities recruiter and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic. We recognise that our people are our most valuable asset, which is reflected in the wide range of benefits that are available to our employees. Some of these benefits include: our occupational pension scheme, group income protection cover, private medical insurance, mental health resources and free apps, health and wellbeing services encompassing an onsite gym, wellbeing centre and GP service, emergency back-up care support, parental and special leave, holiday entitlement increasing with length of service, holiday trading, season ticket loans and online discounts and lifestyle management services. Our approach to hybrid working seeks to combine and maximise the benefits of effective remote working with the benefits of being in the office. Our current hybrid working arrangements require office based working for a minimum of 60% of your time ( i.e. three days per week for a full time role) in accordance with our hybrid working policy. NO AGENCIES PLEASE - A&O Shearman does not accept unsolicited CVs. For further information, please see our UK Recruitment Agency Policy and our commitment to direct sourcing here .
We are recruiting for a BD Manager - IP Litigation to join our Marketing team in London. Marketing team - London Our Marketing team helps the firm win and grow the right clients and work. We drive client development across the firm - deepening priority relationships, increasing share of wallet and converting strategic opportunities into profitable revenue. We equip partners with effective go-to-market strategies, tactics and processes, differentiated insights and disciplined execution. Alongside this, we strengthen the firm's market profile and reputation to support client acquisition, retention, and growth. We work as one integrated global team, aligning central support and expertise with local knowledge and execution to maximize impact across offices, practice groups, sectors and client programs. This role sits in the business development (BD) team. The BD team is focused on practice group strategy, implementing practice group business plans, winning new clients, winning more work from existing clients, and profile raising. You will support day-to-day business development for the IP Litigation practice in London by converting strategy into tactical plans that you deliver in an efficient, disciplined and collaborative way. You will provide both reactive and proactive support to lawyers and the business to help pursue growth opportunities. The role will involve the full spectrum of marketing and BD activities for the group, including support on pitches, events, directories, campaigns and thought leadership, and other profile-raising activities both internally and externally, ensuring that best practice is followed in terms of systems, technology and processes. What you will do Market profile, content and campaigns Manage directories and awards submissions for the group and coordinate associated interviews and follow up, and coordinate client newsletters, internal newsletters, and internal deal alerts. Working with our Marketing Services team (MST), to manage all logistics and marketing/promotion events, in addition to assessing external event opportunities for the group. Actively seek opportunities to raise the profile of the practice groups' capabilities and ensure consistent, evidence-based messaging in all market-facing materials. Pitch excellence Coordinate pitches and proposals, working in conjunction with the central pitch team, pricing and lawyers to create compelling, compliant submissions. Tailor credentials and case studies to client needs; responsibility for creating and updating marketing collateral. Support rehearsals and Q&A preparation. Maintain pipeline hygiene and data completeness; run basic go/no-go checklists. Strategic planning and execution Contribute to the development of approved business plans and translate into tactical execution. Track spend and return on investment against activities. Provide status reports using Dynamics (our CRM system) and pipeline data to inform partner discussions. Monitor market and client news; summarize implications and feed intelligence into wider marketing activities. Client development Assist partners, associates and BD colleagues in the management of strategic client relationships and coordinate client targeting efforts. Work on the development of client plans, contact maps and meeting records, ensuring that Dynamics is populated with high data quality. Capture client feedback and post-matter insights; log themes and flag opportunities to the senior BD manager. Assemble client and decision-maker profiles using approved research tools to support cross-selling. Track coverage, contacts and actions for priority client accounts. AI and technology Use approved marketing function AI tools, including the function's agents for designated tasks, in line with the firm's AI usage policy. Complete the marketing function's mandatory AI capability program and develop applied AI skills relevant to the role, and demonstrate progression in applied AI skills through tangible contribution to personal and team output. Collaboration, integration and change Promote consistent use of firm systems and templates; maintain file hygiene and naming/version standards. Actively participate in change initiatives; share ideas and help embed new ways of working. Escalate blockers and propose practical fixes, while adhering to agreed service levels and briefing templates with central teams. Team leadership and development Support resourcing across competing priorities and time zones. Contribute to onboarding new team members by sharing best practice for common BD tasks, and support BD training for associates. What you will have Strong communication skills, both written and oral. Can persuade and influence senior stakeholders. Proven experience executing business development activities in professional services preferred. Enthusiasm to develop an in-depth understanding of the global IP litigation practice (in terms of the market, the key players, the competition, and our legal offering). Previous IP, technology or life sciences market experience would be a plus, but is not essential. Intellectual curiosity about market trends and client needs combined with a proactive instinct to shape business development activities in line with these insights. Strong project management and stakeholder skills; clear, persuasive writing with a focus on client needs. Comfortable with data and research; confident using client data management systems (e.g, Dynamics), experience and pipeline systems. Highly organized, proactive and resilient; strong attention to detail, ability to work to deadlines, and follow-through across multiple priorities. Strong client focus and ability to work well with busy lawyers while balancing deadlines. Should you require additional support at any stage of the recruitment process due to a disability or a health condition, please do not hesitate to contact a member of our recruitment team who will work with you to provide any adjustments as required. We are an equal opportunities recruiter and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic. We recognise that our people are our most valuable asset, which is reflected in the wide range of benefits that are available to our employees. Some of these benefits include: our occupational pension scheme, group income protection cover, private medical insurance, mental health resources and free apps, health and wellbeing services encompassing an onsite gym, wellbeing centre and GP service, emergency back-up care support, parental and special leave, holiday entitlement increasing with length of service, holiday trading, season ticket loans and online discounts and lifestyle management services. Our approach to hybrid working seeks to combine and maximise the benefits of effective remote working with the benefits of being in the office. Our current hybrid working arrangements require office based working for a minimum of 60% of your time ( i.e. three days per week for a full time role) in accordance with our hybrid working policy. NO AGENCIES PLEASE - A&O Shearman does not accept unsolicited CVs. For further information, please see our UK Recruitment Agency Policy and our commitment to direct sourcing here .
Oct 23, 2026
Full time
We are recruiting for a BD Manager - IP Litigation to join our Marketing team in London. Marketing team - London Our Marketing team helps the firm win and grow the right clients and work. We drive client development across the firm - deepening priority relationships, increasing share of wallet and converting strategic opportunities into profitable revenue. We equip partners with effective go-to-market strategies, tactics and processes, differentiated insights and disciplined execution. Alongside this, we strengthen the firm's market profile and reputation to support client acquisition, retention, and growth. We work as one integrated global team, aligning central support and expertise with local knowledge and execution to maximize impact across offices, practice groups, sectors and client programs. This role sits in the business development (BD) team. The BD team is focused on practice group strategy, implementing practice group business plans, winning new clients, winning more work from existing clients, and profile raising. You will support day-to-day business development for the IP Litigation practice in London by converting strategy into tactical plans that you deliver in an efficient, disciplined and collaborative way. You will provide both reactive and proactive support to lawyers and the business to help pursue growth opportunities. The role will involve the full spectrum of marketing and BD activities for the group, including support on pitches, events, directories, campaigns and thought leadership, and other profile-raising activities both internally and externally, ensuring that best practice is followed in terms of systems, technology and processes. What you will do Market profile, content and campaigns Manage directories and awards submissions for the group and coordinate associated interviews and follow up, and coordinate client newsletters, internal newsletters, and internal deal alerts. Working with our Marketing Services team (MST), to manage all logistics and marketing/promotion events, in addition to assessing external event opportunities for the group. Actively seek opportunities to raise the profile of the practice groups' capabilities and ensure consistent, evidence-based messaging in all market-facing materials. Pitch excellence Coordinate pitches and proposals, working in conjunction with the central pitch team, pricing and lawyers to create compelling, compliant submissions. Tailor credentials and case studies to client needs; responsibility for creating and updating marketing collateral. Support rehearsals and Q&A preparation. Maintain pipeline hygiene and data completeness; run basic go/no-go checklists. Strategic planning and execution Contribute to the development of approved business plans and translate into tactical execution. Track spend and return on investment against activities. Provide status reports using Dynamics (our CRM system) and pipeline data to inform partner discussions. Monitor market and client news; summarize implications and feed intelligence into wider marketing activities. Client development Assist partners, associates and BD colleagues in the management of strategic client relationships and coordinate client targeting efforts. Work on the development of client plans, contact maps and meeting records, ensuring that Dynamics is populated with high data quality. Capture client feedback and post-matter insights; log themes and flag opportunities to the senior BD manager. Assemble client and decision-maker profiles using approved research tools to support cross-selling. Track coverage, contacts and actions for priority client accounts. AI and technology Use approved marketing function AI tools, including the function's agents for designated tasks, in line with the firm's AI usage policy. Complete the marketing function's mandatory AI capability program and develop applied AI skills relevant to the role, and demonstrate progression in applied AI skills through tangible contribution to personal and team output. Collaboration, integration and change Promote consistent use of firm systems and templates; maintain file hygiene and naming/version standards. Actively participate in change initiatives; share ideas and help embed new ways of working. Escalate blockers and propose practical fixes, while adhering to agreed service levels and briefing templates with central teams. Team leadership and development Support resourcing across competing priorities and time zones. Contribute to onboarding new team members by sharing best practice for common BD tasks, and support BD training for associates. What you will have Strong communication skills, both written and oral. Can persuade and influence senior stakeholders. Proven experience executing business development activities in professional services preferred. Enthusiasm to develop an in-depth understanding of the global IP litigation practice (in terms of the market, the key players, the competition, and our legal offering). Previous IP, technology or life sciences market experience would be a plus, but is not essential. Intellectual curiosity about market trends and client needs combined with a proactive instinct to shape business development activities in line with these insights. Strong project management and stakeholder skills; clear, persuasive writing with a focus on client needs. Comfortable with data and research; confident using client data management systems (e.g, Dynamics), experience and pipeline systems. Highly organized, proactive and resilient; strong attention to detail, ability to work to deadlines, and follow-through across multiple priorities. Strong client focus and ability to work well with busy lawyers while balancing deadlines. Should you require additional support at any stage of the recruitment process due to a disability or a health condition, please do not hesitate to contact a member of our recruitment team who will work with you to provide any adjustments as required. We are an equal opportunities recruiter and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic. We recognise that our people are our most valuable asset, which is reflected in the wide range of benefits that are available to our employees. Some of these benefits include: our occupational pension scheme, group income protection cover, private medical insurance, mental health resources and free apps, health and wellbeing services encompassing an onsite gym, wellbeing centre and GP service, emergency back-up care support, parental and special leave, holiday entitlement increasing with length of service, holiday trading, season ticket loans and online discounts and lifestyle management services. Our approach to hybrid working seeks to combine and maximise the benefits of effective remote working with the benefits of being in the office. Our current hybrid working arrangements require office based working for a minimum of 60% of your time ( i.e. three days per week for a full time role) in accordance with our hybrid working policy. NO AGENCIES PLEASE - A&O Shearman does not accept unsolicited CVs. For further information, please see our UK Recruitment Agency Policy and our commitment to direct sourcing here .
We are recruiting for a BD Manager - IP Litigation to join our Marketing team in London. Marketing team - London Our Marketing team helps the firm win and grow the right clients and work. We drive client development across the firm - deepening priority relationships, increasing share of wallet and converting strategic opportunities into profitable revenue. We equip partners with effective go-to-market strategies, tactics and processes, differentiated insights and disciplined execution. Alongside this, we strengthen the firm's market profile and reputation to support client acquisition, retention, and growth. We work as one integrated global team, aligning central support and expertise with local knowledge and execution to maximize impact across offices, practice groups, sectors and client programs. This role sits in the business development (BD) team. The BD team is focused on practice group strategy, implementing practice group business plans, winning new clients, winning more work from existing clients, and profile raising. You will support day-to-day business development for the IP Litigation practice in London by converting strategy into tactical plans that you deliver in an efficient, disciplined and collaborative way. You will provide both reactive and proactive support to lawyers and the business to help pursue growth opportunities. The role will involve the full spectrum of marketing and BD activities for the group, including support on pitches, events, directories, campaigns and thought leadership, and other profile-raising activities both internally and externally, ensuring that best practice is followed in terms of systems, technology and processes. What you will do Market profile, content and campaigns Manage directories and awards submissions for the group and coordinate associated interviews and follow up, and coordinate client newsletters, internal newsletters, and internal deal alerts. Working with our Marketing Services team (MST), to manage all logistics and marketing/promotion events, in addition to assessing external event opportunities for the group. Actively seek opportunities to raise the profile of the practice groups' capabilities and ensure consistent, evidence-based messaging in all market-facing materials. Pitch excellence Coordinate pitches and proposals, working in conjunction with the central pitch team, pricing and lawyers to create compelling, compliant submissions. Tailor credentials and case studies to client needs; responsibility for creating and updating marketing collateral. Support rehearsals and Q&A preparation. Maintain pipeline hygiene and data completeness; run basic go/no-go checklists. Strategic planning and execution Contribute to the development of approved business plans and translate into tactical execution. Track spend and return on investment against activities. Provide status reports using Dynamics (our CRM system) and pipeline data to inform partner discussions. Monitor market and client news; summarize implications and feed intelligence into wider marketing activities. Client development Assist partners, associates and BD colleagues in the management of strategic client relationships and coordinate client targeting efforts. Work on the development of client plans, contact maps and meeting records, ensuring that Dynamics is populated with high data quality. Capture client feedback and post-matter insights; log themes and flag opportunities to the senior BD manager. Assemble client and decision-maker profiles using approved research tools to support cross-selling. Track coverage, contacts and actions for priority client accounts. AI and technology Use approved marketing function AI tools, including the function's agents for designated tasks, in line with the firm's AI usage policy. Complete the marketing function's mandatory AI capability program and develop applied AI skills relevant to the role, and demonstrate progression in applied AI skills through tangible contribution to personal and team output. Collaboration, integration and change Promote consistent use of firm systems and templates; maintain file hygiene and naming/version standards. Actively participate in change initiatives; share ideas and help embed new ways of working. Escalate blockers and propose practical fixes, while adhering to agreed service levels and briefing templates with central teams. Team leadership and development Support resourcing across competing priorities and time zones. Contribute to onboarding new team members by sharing best practice for common BD tasks, and support BD training for associates. What you will have Strong communication skills, both written and oral. Can persuade and influence senior stakeholders. Proven experience executing business development activities in professional services preferred. Enthusiasm to develop an in-depth understanding of the global IP litigation practice (in terms of the market, the key players, the competition, and our legal offering). Previous IP, technology or life sciences market experience would be a plus, but is not essential. Intellectual curiosity about market trends and client needs combined with a proactive instinct to shape business development activities in line with these insights. Strong project management and stakeholder skills; clear, persuasive writing with a focus on client needs. Comfortable with data and research; confident using client data management systems (e.g, Dynamics), experience and pipeline systems. Highly organized, proactive and resilient; strong attention to detail, ability to work to deadlines, and follow-through across multiple priorities. Strong client focus and ability to work well with busy lawyers while balancing deadlines. Should you require additional support at any stage of the recruitment process due to a disability or a health condition, please do not hesitate to contact a member of our recruitment team who will work with you to provide any adjustments as required. We are an equal opportunities recruiter and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic. We recognise that our people are our most valuable asset, which is reflected in the wide range of benefits that are available to our employees. Some of these benefits include: our occupational pension scheme, group income protection cover, private medical insurance, mental health resources and free apps, health and wellbeing services encompassing an onsite gym, wellbeing centre and GP service, emergency back-up care support, parental and special leave, holiday entitlement increasing with length of service, holiday trading, season ticket loans and online discounts and lifestyle management services. Our approach to hybrid working seeks to combine and maximise the benefits of effective remote working with the benefits of being in the office. Our current hybrid working arrangements require office based working for a minimum of 60% of your time ( i.e. three days per week for a full time role) in accordance with our hybrid working policy. NO AGENCIES PLEASE - A&O Shearman does not accept unsolicited CVs. For further information, please see our UK Recruitment Agency Policy and our commitment to direct sourcing here .
Oct 23, 2026
Full time
We are recruiting for a BD Manager - IP Litigation to join our Marketing team in London. Marketing team - London Our Marketing team helps the firm win and grow the right clients and work. We drive client development across the firm - deepening priority relationships, increasing share of wallet and converting strategic opportunities into profitable revenue. We equip partners with effective go-to-market strategies, tactics and processes, differentiated insights and disciplined execution. Alongside this, we strengthen the firm's market profile and reputation to support client acquisition, retention, and growth. We work as one integrated global team, aligning central support and expertise with local knowledge and execution to maximize impact across offices, practice groups, sectors and client programs. This role sits in the business development (BD) team. The BD team is focused on practice group strategy, implementing practice group business plans, winning new clients, winning more work from existing clients, and profile raising. You will support day-to-day business development for the IP Litigation practice in London by converting strategy into tactical plans that you deliver in an efficient, disciplined and collaborative way. You will provide both reactive and proactive support to lawyers and the business to help pursue growth opportunities. The role will involve the full spectrum of marketing and BD activities for the group, including support on pitches, events, directories, campaigns and thought leadership, and other profile-raising activities both internally and externally, ensuring that best practice is followed in terms of systems, technology and processes. What you will do Market profile, content and campaigns Manage directories and awards submissions for the group and coordinate associated interviews and follow up, and coordinate client newsletters, internal newsletters, and internal deal alerts. Working with our Marketing Services team (MST), to manage all logistics and marketing/promotion events, in addition to assessing external event opportunities for the group. Actively seek opportunities to raise the profile of the practice groups' capabilities and ensure consistent, evidence-based messaging in all market-facing materials. Pitch excellence Coordinate pitches and proposals, working in conjunction with the central pitch team, pricing and lawyers to create compelling, compliant submissions. Tailor credentials and case studies to client needs; responsibility for creating and updating marketing collateral. Support rehearsals and Q&A preparation. Maintain pipeline hygiene and data completeness; run basic go/no-go checklists. Strategic planning and execution Contribute to the development of approved business plans and translate into tactical execution. Track spend and return on investment against activities. Provide status reports using Dynamics (our CRM system) and pipeline data to inform partner discussions. Monitor market and client news; summarize implications and feed intelligence into wider marketing activities. Client development Assist partners, associates and BD colleagues in the management of strategic client relationships and coordinate client targeting efforts. Work on the development of client plans, contact maps and meeting records, ensuring that Dynamics is populated with high data quality. Capture client feedback and post-matter insights; log themes and flag opportunities to the senior BD manager. Assemble client and decision-maker profiles using approved research tools to support cross-selling. Track coverage, contacts and actions for priority client accounts. AI and technology Use approved marketing function AI tools, including the function's agents for designated tasks, in line with the firm's AI usage policy. Complete the marketing function's mandatory AI capability program and develop applied AI skills relevant to the role, and demonstrate progression in applied AI skills through tangible contribution to personal and team output. Collaboration, integration and change Promote consistent use of firm systems and templates; maintain file hygiene and naming/version standards. Actively participate in change initiatives; share ideas and help embed new ways of working. Escalate blockers and propose practical fixes, while adhering to agreed service levels and briefing templates with central teams. Team leadership and development Support resourcing across competing priorities and time zones. Contribute to onboarding new team members by sharing best practice for common BD tasks, and support BD training for associates. What you will have Strong communication skills, both written and oral. Can persuade and influence senior stakeholders. Proven experience executing business development activities in professional services preferred. Enthusiasm to develop an in-depth understanding of the global IP litigation practice (in terms of the market, the key players, the competition, and our legal offering). Previous IP, technology or life sciences market experience would be a plus, but is not essential. Intellectual curiosity about market trends and client needs combined with a proactive instinct to shape business development activities in line with these insights. Strong project management and stakeholder skills; clear, persuasive writing with a focus on client needs. Comfortable with data and research; confident using client data management systems (e.g, Dynamics), experience and pipeline systems. Highly organized, proactive and resilient; strong attention to detail, ability to work to deadlines, and follow-through across multiple priorities. Strong client focus and ability to work well with busy lawyers while balancing deadlines. Should you require additional support at any stage of the recruitment process due to a disability or a health condition, please do not hesitate to contact a member of our recruitment team who will work with you to provide any adjustments as required. We are an equal opportunities recruiter and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic. We recognise that our people are our most valuable asset, which is reflected in the wide range of benefits that are available to our employees. Some of these benefits include: our occupational pension scheme, group income protection cover, private medical insurance, mental health resources and free apps, health and wellbeing services encompassing an onsite gym, wellbeing centre and GP service, emergency back-up care support, parental and special leave, holiday entitlement increasing with length of service, holiday trading, season ticket loans and online discounts and lifestyle management services. Our approach to hybrid working seeks to combine and maximise the benefits of effective remote working with the benefits of being in the office. Our current hybrid working arrangements require office based working for a minimum of 60% of your time ( i.e. three days per week for a full time role) in accordance with our hybrid working policy. NO AGENCIES PLEASE - A&O Shearman does not accept unsolicited CVs. For further information, please see our UK Recruitment Agency Policy and our commitment to direct sourcing here .
We are recruiting for a BD Manager - IP Litigation to join our Marketing team in London. Marketing team - London Our Marketing team helps the firm win and grow the right clients and work. We drive client development across the firm - deepening priority relationships, increasing share of wallet and converting strategic opportunities into profitable revenue. We equip partners with effective go-to-market strategies, tactics and processes, differentiated insights and disciplined execution. Alongside this, we strengthen the firm's market profile and reputation to support client acquisition, retention, and growth. We work as one integrated global team, aligning central support and expertise with local knowledge and execution to maximize impact across offices, practice groups, sectors and client programs. This role sits in the business development (BD) team. The BD team is focused on practice group strategy, implementing practice group business plans, winning new clients, winning more work from existing clients, and profile raising. You will support day-to-day business development for the IP Litigation practice in London by converting strategy into tactical plans that you deliver in an efficient, disciplined and collaborative way. You will provide both reactive and proactive support to lawyers and the business to help pursue growth opportunities. The role will involve the full spectrum of marketing and BD activities for the group, including support on pitches, events, directories, campaigns and thought leadership, and other profile-raising activities both internally and externally, ensuring that best practice is followed in terms of systems, technology and processes. What you will do Market profile, content and campaigns Manage directories and awards submissions for the group and coordinate associated interviews and follow up, and coordinate client newsletters, internal newsletters, and internal deal alerts. Working with our Marketing Services team (MST), to manage all logistics and marketing/promotion events, in addition to assessing external event opportunities for the group. Actively seek opportunities to raise the profile of the practice groups' capabilities and ensure consistent, evidence-based messaging in all market-facing materials. Pitch excellence Coordinate pitches and proposals, working in conjunction with the central pitch team, pricing and lawyers to create compelling, compliant submissions. Tailor credentials and case studies to client needs; responsibility for creating and updating marketing collateral. Support rehearsals and Q&A preparation. Maintain pipeline hygiene and data completeness; run basic go/no-go checklists. Strategic planning and execution Contribute to the development of approved business plans and translate into tactical execution. Track spend and return on investment against activities. Provide status reports using Dynamics (our CRM system) and pipeline data to inform partner discussions. Monitor market and client news; summarize implications and feed intelligence into wider marketing activities. Client development Assist partners, associates and BD colleagues in the management of strategic client relationships and coordinate client targeting efforts. Work on the development of client plans, contact maps and meeting records, ensuring that Dynamics is populated with high data quality. Capture client feedback and post-matter insights; log themes and flag opportunities to the senior BD manager. Assemble client and decision-maker profiles using approved research tools to support cross-selling. Track coverage, contacts and actions for priority client accounts. AI and technology Use approved marketing function AI tools, including the function's agents for designated tasks, in line with the firm's AI usage policy. Complete the marketing function's mandatory AI capability program and develop applied AI skills relevant to the role, and demonstrate progression in applied AI skills through tangible contribution to personal and team output. Collaboration, integration and change Promote consistent use of firm systems and templates; maintain file hygiene and naming/version standards. Actively participate in change initiatives; share ideas and help embed new ways of working. Escalate blockers and propose practical fixes, while adhering to agreed service levels and briefing templates with central teams. Team leadership and development Support resourcing across competing priorities and time zones. Contribute to onboarding new team members by sharing best practice for common BD tasks, and support BD training for associates. What you will have Strong communication skills, both written and oral. Can persuade and influence senior stakeholders. Proven experience executing business development activities in professional services preferred. Enthusiasm to develop an in-depth understanding of the global IP litigation practice (in terms of the market, the key players, the competition, and our legal offering). Previous IP, technology or life sciences market experience would be a plus, but is not essential. Intellectual curiosity about market trends and client needs combined with a proactive instinct to shape business development activities in line with these insights. Strong project management and stakeholder skills; clear, persuasive writing with a focus on client needs. Comfortable with data and research; confident using client data management systems (e.g, Dynamics), experience and pipeline systems. Highly organized, proactive and resilient; strong attention to detail, ability to work to deadlines, and follow-through across multiple priorities. Strong client focus and ability to work well with busy lawyers while balancing deadlines. Should you require additional support at any stage of the recruitment process due to a disability or a health condition, please do not hesitate to contact a member of our recruitment team who will work with you to provide any adjustments as required. We are an equal opportunities recruiter and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic. We recognise that our people are our most valuable asset, which is reflected in the wide range of benefits that are available to our employees. Some of these benefits include: our occupational pension scheme, group income protection cover, private medical insurance, mental health resources and free apps, health and wellbeing services encompassing an onsite gym, wellbeing centre and GP service, emergency back-up care support, parental and special leave, holiday entitlement increasing with length of service, holiday trading, season ticket loans and online discounts and lifestyle management services. Our approach to hybrid working seeks to combine and maximise the benefits of effective remote working with the benefits of being in the office. Our current hybrid working arrangements require office based working for a minimum of 60% of your time ( i.e. three days per week for a full time role) in accordance with our hybrid working policy. NO AGENCIES PLEASE - A&O Shearman does not accept unsolicited CVs. For further information, please see our UK Recruitment Agency Policy and our commitment to direct sourcing here .
Oct 23, 2026
Full time
We are recruiting for a BD Manager - IP Litigation to join our Marketing team in London. Marketing team - London Our Marketing team helps the firm win and grow the right clients and work. We drive client development across the firm - deepening priority relationships, increasing share of wallet and converting strategic opportunities into profitable revenue. We equip partners with effective go-to-market strategies, tactics and processes, differentiated insights and disciplined execution. Alongside this, we strengthen the firm's market profile and reputation to support client acquisition, retention, and growth. We work as one integrated global team, aligning central support and expertise with local knowledge and execution to maximize impact across offices, practice groups, sectors and client programs. This role sits in the business development (BD) team. The BD team is focused on practice group strategy, implementing practice group business plans, winning new clients, winning more work from existing clients, and profile raising. You will support day-to-day business development for the IP Litigation practice in London by converting strategy into tactical plans that you deliver in an efficient, disciplined and collaborative way. You will provide both reactive and proactive support to lawyers and the business to help pursue growth opportunities. The role will involve the full spectrum of marketing and BD activities for the group, including support on pitches, events, directories, campaigns and thought leadership, and other profile-raising activities both internally and externally, ensuring that best practice is followed in terms of systems, technology and processes. What you will do Market profile, content and campaigns Manage directories and awards submissions for the group and coordinate associated interviews and follow up, and coordinate client newsletters, internal newsletters, and internal deal alerts. Working with our Marketing Services team (MST), to manage all logistics and marketing/promotion events, in addition to assessing external event opportunities for the group. Actively seek opportunities to raise the profile of the practice groups' capabilities and ensure consistent, evidence-based messaging in all market-facing materials. Pitch excellence Coordinate pitches and proposals, working in conjunction with the central pitch team, pricing and lawyers to create compelling, compliant submissions. Tailor credentials and case studies to client needs; responsibility for creating and updating marketing collateral. Support rehearsals and Q&A preparation. Maintain pipeline hygiene and data completeness; run basic go/no-go checklists. Strategic planning and execution Contribute to the development of approved business plans and translate into tactical execution. Track spend and return on investment against activities. Provide status reports using Dynamics (our CRM system) and pipeline data to inform partner discussions. Monitor market and client news; summarize implications and feed intelligence into wider marketing activities. Client development Assist partners, associates and BD colleagues in the management of strategic client relationships and coordinate client targeting efforts. Work on the development of client plans, contact maps and meeting records, ensuring that Dynamics is populated with high data quality. Capture client feedback and post-matter insights; log themes and flag opportunities to the senior BD manager. Assemble client and decision-maker profiles using approved research tools to support cross-selling. Track coverage, contacts and actions for priority client accounts. AI and technology Use approved marketing function AI tools, including the function's agents for designated tasks, in line with the firm's AI usage policy. Complete the marketing function's mandatory AI capability program and develop applied AI skills relevant to the role, and demonstrate progression in applied AI skills through tangible contribution to personal and team output. Collaboration, integration and change Promote consistent use of firm systems and templates; maintain file hygiene and naming/version standards. Actively participate in change initiatives; share ideas and help embed new ways of working. Escalate blockers and propose practical fixes, while adhering to agreed service levels and briefing templates with central teams. Team leadership and development Support resourcing across competing priorities and time zones. Contribute to onboarding new team members by sharing best practice for common BD tasks, and support BD training for associates. What you will have Strong communication skills, both written and oral. Can persuade and influence senior stakeholders. Proven experience executing business development activities in professional services preferred. Enthusiasm to develop an in-depth understanding of the global IP litigation practice (in terms of the market, the key players, the competition, and our legal offering). Previous IP, technology or life sciences market experience would be a plus, but is not essential. Intellectual curiosity about market trends and client needs combined with a proactive instinct to shape business development activities in line with these insights. Strong project management and stakeholder skills; clear, persuasive writing with a focus on client needs. Comfortable with data and research; confident using client data management systems (e.g, Dynamics), experience and pipeline systems. Highly organized, proactive and resilient; strong attention to detail, ability to work to deadlines, and follow-through across multiple priorities. Strong client focus and ability to work well with busy lawyers while balancing deadlines. Should you require additional support at any stage of the recruitment process due to a disability or a health condition, please do not hesitate to contact a member of our recruitment team who will work with you to provide any adjustments as required. We are an equal opportunities recruiter and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic. We recognise that our people are our most valuable asset, which is reflected in the wide range of benefits that are available to our employees. Some of these benefits include: our occupational pension scheme, group income protection cover, private medical insurance, mental health resources and free apps, health and wellbeing services encompassing an onsite gym, wellbeing centre and GP service, emergency back-up care support, parental and special leave, holiday entitlement increasing with length of service, holiday trading, season ticket loans and online discounts and lifestyle management services. Our approach to hybrid working seeks to combine and maximise the benefits of effective remote working with the benefits of being in the office. Our current hybrid working arrangements require office based working for a minimum of 60% of your time ( i.e. three days per week for a full time role) in accordance with our hybrid working policy. NO AGENCIES PLEASE - A&O Shearman does not accept unsolicited CVs. For further information, please see our UK Recruitment Agency Policy and our commitment to direct sourcing here .
