Finance Manager £50,000 FTE (£40,000 actual) 0.8 FTE, 4 days per week Permanent London / Hybrid An established organisation in the arts and cultural sector is looking for an experienced Finance Manager to take ownership of its day-to-day financial management and help strengthen financial reporting, systems and processes. This is a broad, hands-on role combining management accounting, financial operations and governance. You'll work closely with senior colleagues and budget holders, providing clear financial information that supports good decision-making across the organisation. The organisation is going through a period of development, making this a particularly good opportunity for someone who enjoys improving systems and processes while maintaining accurate and dependable financial operations. Why this role may appeal £50,000 FTE, £40,000 actual salary 0.8 FTE, working 4 days per week Hybrid working, with 2 days per week in the London office A varied role spanning management accounts, budgeting, reporting, payroll, VAT and audit support Opportunity to improve financial systems, controls and processes Work within a purpose-led organisation in the arts sector Key responsibilities Preparing management accounts, cashflow forecasts and financial reports Supporting annual budgeting and financial planning Working with budget holders to provide clear financial information and guidance Maintaining accurate and effective finance systems Overseeing transactional finance, reconciliations and payroll liaison Managing VAT returns and supporting statutory compliance Supporting year-end accounts and the annual audit Maintaining effective financial controls and contributing to strong financial governance. What we're looking for A professionally qualified accountant , such as ACCA or CIMA Strong management accounting and financial reporting experience Excellent Excel and finance systems skills Strong working knowledge of Xero Experience of budgeting, reconciliations, VAT and preparing accounts for audit Knowledge of payroll processes and statutory compliance The ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-finance colleagues A collaborative, organised and solutions-focused approach Experience of charity or not-for-profit finance would be valuable This is an opportunity to bring strong technical finance expertise to an organisation with a clear cultural purpose, while having genuine scope to improve how finance supports colleagues and decision-making. We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you. We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.
Oct 24, 2026
Full time
Finance Manager £50,000 FTE (£40,000 actual) 0.8 FTE, 4 days per week Permanent London / Hybrid An established organisation in the arts and cultural sector is looking for an experienced Finance Manager to take ownership of its day-to-day financial management and help strengthen financial reporting, systems and processes. This is a broad, hands-on role combining management accounting, financial operations and governance. You'll work closely with senior colleagues and budget holders, providing clear financial information that supports good decision-making across the organisation. The organisation is going through a period of development, making this a particularly good opportunity for someone who enjoys improving systems and processes while maintaining accurate and dependable financial operations. Why this role may appeal £50,000 FTE, £40,000 actual salary 0.8 FTE, working 4 days per week Hybrid working, with 2 days per week in the London office A varied role spanning management accounts, budgeting, reporting, payroll, VAT and audit support Opportunity to improve financial systems, controls and processes Work within a purpose-led organisation in the arts sector Key responsibilities Preparing management accounts, cashflow forecasts and financial reports Supporting annual budgeting and financial planning Working with budget holders to provide clear financial information and guidance Maintaining accurate and effective finance systems Overseeing transactional finance, reconciliations and payroll liaison Managing VAT returns and supporting statutory compliance Supporting year-end accounts and the annual audit Maintaining effective financial controls and contributing to strong financial governance. What we're looking for A professionally qualified accountant , such as ACCA or CIMA Strong management accounting and financial reporting experience Excellent Excel and finance systems skills Strong working knowledge of Xero Experience of budgeting, reconciliations, VAT and preparing accounts for audit Knowledge of payroll processes and statutory compliance The ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-finance colleagues A collaborative, organised and solutions-focused approach Experience of charity or not-for-profit finance would be valuable This is an opportunity to bring strong technical finance expertise to an organisation with a clear cultural purpose, while having genuine scope to improve how finance supports colleagues and decision-making. We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you. We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.
Role: Strategic Accounts Manager Location: Hybrid working within our Liverpool office at least once a month, plus regular travel across England to meet employers and run events. Expect to be out meeting people most weeks. Salary: £35,700 to £36,771 p.a., depending on experience, plus up to 10% performance bonus tied to income, new partner and placement targets Contract: Permanent, Full time (40 hours per week) Standard working hours are 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM (with 1 hour unpaid lunch break) We offer flexibility to employees to balance their commitments, including medical appointments, parental or caregiving responsibilities, and personal goals. Team: Partnerships, reporting to Head of Strategic Accounts Closing date: 2 November 2026 ABOUT THE ROLE This is a new business role. Your job is to win employers who will hire Generation graduates and invest in our work, and to keep winning them. Most of your time will go on finding, pitching and closing new partners; the rest on making sure those partners hire and come back. Employers hire our graduates free of charge. We generate income through social value packages, and you will sell these alongside our hiring partnerships: Social value packages (how we generate income). Employers invest in a package that funds training for people from disadvantaged backgrounds and gives them measurable, reportable social impact, supporting their ESG, CSR and procurement commitments. Hiring partnerships. Employers recruit graduates from our bootcamps into open roles, at no cost to them. As well as working with direct employers, this can involve working with delivery partners, and channel partners. Employer-embedded cohorts. A single employer partners with us on a whole cohort, shapes it around their roles, and commits to hiring at least 50% of the graduates. These are bigger, more complex deals with longer sales cycles, several decision-makers and real commitment from the employer. You will help us build this model as you sell it. You will work nationally across England, with a particular focus on building our employer base in Liverpool, a new region for us. We will be honest: this role involves a lot of outreach and a lot of "no". It suits someone who is energised by targets, picks up the phone without being asked, and believes in what Generation does enough to make other people believe in it too. What success looks like In your first year, success means a healthy, self-generated pipeline and signed partners who actually hire. Your bonus is tied to these measures. Measure of success: New employer partners signed Employer-embedded cohort deals signed (employer commits to hire 50% of cohort) Graduates placed into jobs through your partners Income from social value packages Repeat commitment from existing partners Secured new employers in Liverpool By the end of your first 90 days, we would expect you to have built a pipeline of qualified employer conversations, held multiple first meetings, and have employers lined up to hired from planned cohorts running in Liverpool and nationally. ABOUT GENERATION Talent is everywhere; opportunity is not. Generation UK is a charity that supports people facing barriers to employment into life-changing careers they could not otherwise reach. We run free, full-time, profession-specific bootcamps lasting one to three months in growing sectors such as tech, healthcare and the green economy. Some we deliver directly; others we co-deliver with partner organisations. Learners get wraparound one-to-one support throughout, and we keep supporting them in their job search for six months after they graduate. Many have been unemployed for a long time, are disabled, or come from low-income backgrounds. Since launching in 2019, we have supported more than 4,000 people in the UK. We are part of a global Generation network that has supported over 100,000 people. None of this works without employers. Every graduate needs an employer ready to give them a chance, and every bootcamp needs partners who invest in our work. Finding those employers starts with you. By joining Generation UK&I, you will become part of an organisation committed to social impact and determined to play its part in changing the system in this context. The work is fast-paced, exciting, and innovative. Find out more at And you can hear more about our impact from our learners and beneficiaries themselves And you can also learn more about our culture, directly from our incredible people on our website: Generation acknowledges the duty of care to safeguard, protect, and promote the welfare of staff and learners and is committed to ensuring safeguarding practice reflects statutory responsibilities, and government guidance and complies with best practice. We carry out employment and right-to-work checks, and request a declaration of any criminal convictions from all staff as part of our recruitment process. RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Win new business (the core of the role) Own your pipeline end to end: research, prospect, cold call, email and network your way to new employers across England, with a focus on Liverpool. Run full sales cycles yourself, from first contact through discovery, proposal, negotiation and signed agreement. Sell social value packages, making the case in terms of each employer's ESG, CSR and social value commitments, including those tied to public-sector contracts. Hit monthly and quarterly activity and income targets, and know your numbers at any point. Secure enough vacancies to place every bootcamp cohort at course completion, for both direct and co-delivered bootcamps. Build a network of channel partners (e.g. apprenticeship providers, recruitment agencies, local authorities, CSR groups) who can open doors and refer employers. Organise and run events, meetings and presentations that turn interest into signed partners. 2. Sell and launch employer-embedded cohorts Identify employers with enough hiring volume to commit to a cohort, and sell the case to senior decision-makers (HR, talent, operations and finance). Negotiate the partnership, including the employer's commitment to hire at least 50% of graduates and any social value package attached to the cohort. Work with the employer and our programme team to shape the cohort around the employer's roles, timelines and selection criteria. Keep the employer engaged through the cohort so the hiring commitment is honoured, and step in early when it is at risk. Help shape how we package, price and deliver this model as we learn what works. 3. Onboard employers Handle all agreements and commercials for new partners, including social value package contracts and invoices. Make sure employers understand Generation's process, terms and timings. Keep the CRM accurate and up to date with every employer, contact and deal stage. 4. Grow accounts Make sure every partner has a robust interview and feedback process when cohorts graduate. Be the point of escalation for employer issues, or learner issues with interviews and placements. Run engagement activities that keep employers committed before, during and after placements. Gather employer feedback, case studies and impact data, so partners can report their social value and we can win the next partner. Turn one-off hirers into repeat, embedded-cohort and social value package partners, and renew packages year on year. 5. Help Generation grow Improve how we source, onboard and manage employers, include collaborating with delivery partners on growing employer networks Feed what you learn about employers' needs back to our programme and learner teams. Contribute to ROI frameworks and data collection that show employers the value of hiring our graduates and the social impact of their investment. ABOUT YOU - What you bring Essential A genuine commitment to our mission. You want to work for a charity, and you can show it, through volunteering, previous roles, your own experience or the causes you support. You will be selling something you believe in. A proven record of winning new business. You've won B2B business from scratch, finding your own opportunities, running the sales process, and closing deals yourself. We'd love to hear about the targets you've worked towards, how you've tracked against them, and a deal you're especially proud of. Real prospecting experience. You have built pipeline from a cold start through calls, emails, LinkedIn and events, not only from inbound leads or inherited accounts. Complex, consultative selling. You have sold to senior stakeholders, managed several decision-makers in one deal, and negotiated commercial terms. Organised pipeline management. You use a CRM properly and can forecast your own numbers. A bonus, but not essential Experience selling CSR, ESG, sponsorship or social value propositions, or recruitment, training and workforce solutions. Experience in a startup, scale-up or other environment where you built something from scratch. An existing network of employers, especially in Liverpool or the North West. Attributes that will make you successful Mission-driven. You care deeply about helping people facing barriers to employment into good careers . click apply for full job details
Oct 24, 2026
Full time
Role: Strategic Accounts Manager Location: Hybrid working within our Liverpool office at least once a month, plus regular travel across England to meet employers and run events. Expect to be out meeting people most weeks. Salary: £35,700 to £36,771 p.a., depending on experience, plus up to 10% performance bonus tied to income, new partner and placement targets Contract: Permanent, Full time (40 hours per week) Standard working hours are 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM (with 1 hour unpaid lunch break) We offer flexibility to employees to balance their commitments, including medical appointments, parental or caregiving responsibilities, and personal goals. Team: Partnerships, reporting to Head of Strategic Accounts Closing date: 2 November 2026 ABOUT THE ROLE This is a new business role. Your job is to win employers who will hire Generation graduates and invest in our work, and to keep winning them. Most of your time will go on finding, pitching and closing new partners; the rest on making sure those partners hire and come back. Employers hire our graduates free of charge. We generate income through social value packages, and you will sell these alongside our hiring partnerships: Social value packages (how we generate income). Employers invest in a package that funds training for people from disadvantaged backgrounds and gives them measurable, reportable social impact, supporting their ESG, CSR and procurement commitments. Hiring partnerships. Employers recruit graduates from our bootcamps into open roles, at no cost to them. As well as working with direct employers, this can involve working with delivery partners, and channel partners. Employer-embedded cohorts. A single employer partners with us on a whole cohort, shapes it around their roles, and commits to hiring at least 50% of the graduates. These are bigger, more complex deals with longer sales cycles, several decision-makers and real commitment from the employer. You will help us build this model as you sell it. You will work nationally across England, with a particular focus on building our employer base in Liverpool, a new region for us. We will be honest: this role involves a lot of outreach and a lot of "no". It suits someone who is energised by targets, picks up the phone without being asked, and believes in what Generation does enough to make other people believe in it too. What success looks like In your first year, success means a healthy, self-generated pipeline and signed partners who actually hire. Your bonus is tied to these measures. Measure of success: New employer partners signed Employer-embedded cohort deals signed (employer commits to hire 50% of cohort) Graduates placed into jobs through your partners Income from social value packages Repeat commitment from existing partners Secured new employers in Liverpool By the end of your first 90 days, we would expect you to have built a pipeline of qualified employer conversations, held multiple first meetings, and have employers lined up to hired from planned cohorts running in Liverpool and nationally. ABOUT GENERATION Talent is everywhere; opportunity is not. Generation UK is a charity that supports people facing barriers to employment into life-changing careers they could not otherwise reach. We run free, full-time, profession-specific bootcamps lasting one to three months in growing sectors such as tech, healthcare and the green economy. Some we deliver directly; others we co-deliver with partner organisations. Learners get wraparound one-to-one support throughout, and we keep supporting them in their job search for six months after they graduate. Many have been unemployed for a long time, are disabled, or come from low-income backgrounds. Since launching in 2019, we have supported more than 4,000 people in the UK. We are part of a global Generation network that has supported over 100,000 people. None of this works without employers. Every graduate needs an employer ready to give them a chance, and every bootcamp needs partners who invest in our work. Finding those employers starts with you. By joining Generation UK&I, you will become part of an organisation committed to social impact and determined to play its part in changing the system in this context. The work is fast-paced, exciting, and innovative. Find out more at And you can hear more about our impact from our learners and beneficiaries themselves And you can also learn more about our culture, directly from our incredible people on our website: Generation acknowledges the duty of care to safeguard, protect, and promote the welfare of staff and learners and is committed to ensuring safeguarding practice reflects statutory responsibilities, and government guidance and complies with best practice. We carry out employment and right-to-work checks, and request a declaration of any criminal convictions from all staff as part of our recruitment process. RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Win new business (the core of the role) Own your pipeline end to end: research, prospect, cold call, email and network your way to new employers across England, with a focus on Liverpool. Run full sales cycles yourself, from first contact through discovery, proposal, negotiation and signed agreement. Sell social value packages, making the case in terms of each employer's ESG, CSR and social value commitments, including those tied to public-sector contracts. Hit monthly and quarterly activity and income targets, and know your numbers at any point. Secure enough vacancies to place every bootcamp cohort at course completion, for both direct and co-delivered bootcamps. Build a network of channel partners (e.g. apprenticeship providers, recruitment agencies, local authorities, CSR groups) who can open doors and refer employers. Organise and run events, meetings and presentations that turn interest into signed partners. 2. Sell and launch employer-embedded cohorts Identify employers with enough hiring volume to commit to a cohort, and sell the case to senior decision-makers (HR, talent, operations and finance). Negotiate the partnership, including the employer's commitment to hire at least 50% of graduates and any social value package attached to the cohort. Work with the employer and our programme team to shape the cohort around the employer's roles, timelines and selection criteria. Keep the employer engaged through the cohort so the hiring commitment is honoured, and step in early when it is at risk. Help shape how we package, price and deliver this model as we learn what works. 3. Onboard employers Handle all agreements and commercials for new partners, including social value package contracts and invoices. Make sure employers understand Generation's process, terms and timings. Keep the CRM accurate and up to date with every employer, contact and deal stage. 4. Grow accounts Make sure every partner has a robust interview and feedback process when cohorts graduate. Be the point of escalation for employer issues, or learner issues with interviews and placements. Run engagement activities that keep employers committed before, during and after placements. Gather employer feedback, case studies and impact data, so partners can report their social value and we can win the next partner. Turn one-off hirers into repeat, embedded-cohort and social value package partners, and renew packages year on year. 5. Help Generation grow Improve how we source, onboard and manage employers, include collaborating with delivery partners on growing employer networks Feed what you learn about employers' needs back to our programme and learner teams. Contribute to ROI frameworks and data collection that show employers the value of hiring our graduates and the social impact of their investment. ABOUT YOU - What you bring Essential A genuine commitment to our mission. You want to work for a charity, and you can show it, through volunteering, previous roles, your own experience or the causes you support. You will be selling something you believe in. A proven record of winning new business. You've won B2B business from scratch, finding your own opportunities, running the sales process, and closing deals yourself. We'd love to hear about the targets you've worked towards, how you've tracked against them, and a deal you're especially proud of. Real prospecting experience. You have built pipeline from a cold start through calls, emails, LinkedIn and events, not only from inbound leads or inherited accounts. Complex, consultative selling. You have sold to senior stakeholders, managed several decision-makers in one deal, and negotiated commercial terms. Organised pipeline management. You use a CRM properly and can forecast your own numbers. A bonus, but not essential Experience selling CSR, ESG, sponsorship or social value propositions, or recruitment, training and workforce solutions. Experience in a startup, scale-up or other environment where you built something from scratch. An existing network of employers, especially in Liverpool or the North West. Attributes that will make you successful Mission-driven. You care deeply about helping people facing barriers to employment into good careers . click apply for full job details
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
Prospectus are delighted to be supporting our client in their search for a Finance Manager. The organisation is an arts charity that commissions socially engaged art, generous architecture and bold infrastructure that respond to civic needs and local contexts. Pushing the boundaries of existing practice, they believe that transformative and radical ideas can derive from working long-term with local communities. They are looking for a Finance Manager who can combine strong financial stewardship with meaningful purpose and play a vital role in their long-term success and sustainability. This is a part-time role paying between £45,000-£48,000 FTE, on a two-year fixed-term contract, working two days per week at their London office. You will be a strong finance professional, ideally with experience in the charity sector, who is confident managing a broad range of financial responsibilities. Bringing experience in financial management, budgeting, forecasting, management accounting and year-end processes, you'll be comfortable taking ownership of day-to-day finance operations while ensuring accurate financial reporting, robust controls and compliance with relevant regulations. You'll also be able to communicate financial information clearly and effectively, supporting senior leaders and trustees to make informed decisions. You will bring a sound understanding of charity finance and Charity SORP, alongside experience of payroll, pensions, PAYE and financial compliance. Whether qualified or part-qualified, you'll have strong analytical skills, excellent attention to detail and experience using financial systems such as QuickBooks, Sage or similar. Organised and self-motivated, you'll be able to manage competing priorities, work independently and identify opportunities to improve financial processes and systems that support the organisation's ongoing work. Key Responsibilities Lead the day-to-day financial management of the organisation. Manage accounts payable and receivable processes and maintain strong financial controls. Oversee payroll, pensions, PAYE and associated reconciliations. Produce financial forecasts, management accounts and budget reports. Monitor cash flow and support effective financial planning. Prepare papers and financial reports for trustees and committee meetings. Lead on year-end accounts preparation and coordinate the annual audit process. Maintain and develop finance systems, identifying opportunities for greater efficiency. Provide financial information to support fundraising and organisational growth initiatives. To Apply: Apply today with your CV and supporting statement outlining how your experience aligns with the role requirements. At Prospectus, we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds and are happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable all interested candidates to apply. If you require assistance with your application, please contact Shannon Sanderson, the lead consultant for this role. Please note that applications and CVs sent directly by email cannot be accepted and must be submitted through the application link to ensure they are properly recorded and considered.
Oct 24, 2026
Full time
Prospectus are delighted to be supporting our client in their search for a Finance Manager. The organisation is an arts charity that commissions socially engaged art, generous architecture and bold infrastructure that respond to civic needs and local contexts. Pushing the boundaries of existing practice, they believe that transformative and radical ideas can derive from working long-term with local communities. They are looking for a Finance Manager who can combine strong financial stewardship with meaningful purpose and play a vital role in their long-term success and sustainability. This is a part-time role paying between £45,000-£48,000 FTE, on a two-year fixed-term contract, working two days per week at their London office. You will be a strong finance professional, ideally with experience in the charity sector, who is confident managing a broad range of financial responsibilities. Bringing experience in financial management, budgeting, forecasting, management accounting and year-end processes, you'll be comfortable taking ownership of day-to-day finance operations while ensuring accurate financial reporting, robust controls and compliance with relevant regulations. You'll also be able to communicate financial information clearly and effectively, supporting senior leaders and trustees to make informed decisions. You will bring a sound understanding of charity finance and Charity SORP, alongside experience of payroll, pensions, PAYE and financial compliance. Whether qualified or part-qualified, you'll have strong analytical skills, excellent attention to detail and experience using financial systems such as QuickBooks, Sage or similar. Organised and self-motivated, you'll be able to manage competing priorities, work independently and identify opportunities to improve financial processes and systems that support the organisation's ongoing work. Key Responsibilities Lead the day-to-day financial management of the organisation. Manage accounts payable and receivable processes and maintain strong financial controls. Oversee payroll, pensions, PAYE and associated reconciliations. Produce financial forecasts, management accounts and budget reports. Monitor cash flow and support effective financial planning. Prepare papers and financial reports for trustees and committee meetings. Lead on year-end accounts preparation and coordinate the annual audit process. Maintain and develop finance systems, identifying opportunities for greater efficiency. Provide financial information to support fundraising and organisational growth initiatives. To Apply: Apply today with your CV and supporting statement outlining how your experience aligns with the role requirements. At Prospectus, we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds and are happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable all interested candidates to apply. If you require assistance with your application, please contact Shannon Sanderson, the lead consultant for this role. Please note that applications and CVs sent directly by email cannot be accepted and must be submitted through the application link to ensure they are properly recorded and considered.
Senior Corporate Partnership Manager £45,000 a year London Office/Remote Worker Job description 1 in 4 of us in the UK are disabled and we are a diverse, proud, and vibrant community. We're here to create an equal future with all disabled people. We campaign to transform attitudes to disability, tackle injustice and inspire action. We are creating a powerful movement of disabled people, allies, organisations and businesses. Together we will be unstoppable. The Senior Corporate Partnership Manager role is an exciting opportunity for an experienced corporate fundraiser to play a leading role in delivering Scope's corporate income ambitions. We are looking for someone who can secure and grow high-value partnerships, build strong relationships with senior decision-makers and help shape the future of Scope's corporate partnerships programme. You will manage some of Scope's most strategically important corporate supporters while developing new partnership opportunities that deliver both income and impact. Permanent, Full time (35 hours a week) Location: Here East Press Centre, 14 East Bay Lane, London, E15 2GW and working from home and occasional travel. Closing date for applications: 11:59pm GMT, Sunday 8 November 2026. The role Working as part of the Corporate Partnerships team, you will lead some of Scope's largest and most strategically important partnerships. You will be responsible for securing new business, managing high-value accounts and identifying opportunities to maximise long-term partnership value. Alongside delivering significant income, you will help shape partnership strategy, drive innovation and support the development of colleagues across the team. You will: Deliver significant income through a combination of new business, partnership growth and long-term retention. Lead the development and management of Scope's largest and most strategically important corporate partnerships. Identify and secure high-value partnership opportunities aligned to Scope's strategic priorities. Lead the cultivation and acquisition of major corporate partnerships, including flagship Charity of the Year opportunities. Develop compelling partnership propositions, pitches and presentations. Build relationships with senior decision-makers, executive teams and board-level stakeholders. Manage a portfolio of Scope's highest-value corporate partnerships and lead strategic reviews and renewal discussions. Identify opportunities to deepen engagement, increase investment and broaden organisational relationships. Represent Scope externally at meetings, conferences and networking events. Provide coaching, mentoring and support to colleagues across the team. For more information about the role's responsibilities and the skills and experience required, please refer to the job description on our website. Please include examples in your application that show how your skills, experience, and values match the person specification in the job description. About you We are looking for someone who is passionate about building partnerships and driving income growth. You will be a confident relationship manager who enjoys developing creative opportunities, influencing senior stakeholders and securing high-value support. You are someone who: Has a strong track record of securing and managing high-value corporate partnerships. Can develop compelling partnership propositions, pitches and presentations. Builds strong relationships with senior decision-makers and stakeholders. Has experience negotiating and delivering complex partnership agreements. Can manage a pipeline of opportunities and deliver against ambitious income targets. Uses insight, planning and forecasting to maximise performance. Enjoys working collaboratively and sharing knowledge with colleagues. Has excellent communication, influencing and relationship-building skills. It would be great if you also bring: Experience securing six-figure or multi-year corporate partnerships. Experience managing Charity of the Year partnerships. Knowledge of the corporate fundraising market and emerging partnership trends. Understanding of the social model of disability We welcome applications from people with lived experience of disability and from all backgrounds. We also ask you to share how you support Scope's values and contribute to our mission of creating equal futures with disabled people. Additional information You must have the legal right to work in the UK to apply for this role. We cannot provide visa sponsorship. Anonymised applications We use an anonymised application process to support our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. All applicants must submit an anonymised CV and complete a short online application form. Our values Pioneering, Courageous, Connected, Open, Fair. We trust each other and give colleagues freedom to be creative, push boundaries, and change minds. Disability confident scheme We are proud to be a charity committed to disability equality. We welcome applications from disabled people and anyone with an impairment, long-term condition, or access need. We want our colleagues to reflect the diverse communities we serve. Scope is a Disability Confident Leader. We are committed to making sure disabled people have fair and equal access to work. As part of this, we aim to offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential requirements of the role. To be considered under our Offer an Interview Scheme (previously the Guaranteed Interview Scheme), please tick the relevant box on your application form. If you need any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please email via our website. You can also find more information about requesting adjustments for interviews on our website. Important to know: You must meet all the essential requirements in the job description. If we receive a high number of applications for a role, we may need to prioritise interviews for disabled applicants who best meet the role criteria. You can also find more details about asking for adjustments at interview on our website. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) EDI is a priority at Scope. We welcome applications from people of colour and other underrepresented communities. We aim to create a culture where everyone feels they belong, treating all with dignity and respect. As a disability equality charity, accessibility and inclusion come first. We listen, learn and continuously improve. You can find out more about our approach to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion on the Scope website. Benefits 27 days holiday and bank holidays Flexible, hybrid, and remote working options Pay progression at 6 months and 2 years Company pension Excellent training and career development Strong colleague networks (disability, race, LGBTQ+, gender, social mobility, carers, young people) Discounted gym membership, cycle-to-work scheme, and more How to apply Click the apply button to create an account and complete your application form. Application closing date - 08/11/2026
Oct 24, 2026
Full time
Senior Corporate Partnership Manager £45,000 a year London Office/Remote Worker Job description 1 in 4 of us in the UK are disabled and we are a diverse, proud, and vibrant community. We're here to create an equal future with all disabled people. We campaign to transform attitudes to disability, tackle injustice and inspire action. We are creating a powerful movement of disabled people, allies, organisations and businesses. Together we will be unstoppable. The Senior Corporate Partnership Manager role is an exciting opportunity for an experienced corporate fundraiser to play a leading role in delivering Scope's corporate income ambitions. We are looking for someone who can secure and grow high-value partnerships, build strong relationships with senior decision-makers and help shape the future of Scope's corporate partnerships programme. You will manage some of Scope's most strategically important corporate supporters while developing new partnership opportunities that deliver both income and impact. Permanent, Full time (35 hours a week) Location: Here East Press Centre, 14 East Bay Lane, London, E15 2GW and working from home and occasional travel. Closing date for applications: 11:59pm GMT, Sunday 8 November 2026. The role Working as part of the Corporate Partnerships team, you will lead some of Scope's largest and most strategically important partnerships. You will be responsible for securing new business, managing high-value accounts and identifying opportunities to maximise long-term partnership value. Alongside delivering significant income, you will help shape partnership strategy, drive innovation and support the development of colleagues across the team. You will: Deliver significant income through a combination of new business, partnership growth and long-term retention. Lead the development and management of Scope's largest and most strategically important corporate partnerships. Identify and secure high-value partnership opportunities aligned to Scope's strategic priorities. Lead the cultivation and acquisition of major corporate partnerships, including flagship Charity of the Year opportunities. Develop compelling partnership propositions, pitches and presentations. Build relationships with senior decision-makers, executive teams and board-level stakeholders. Manage a portfolio of Scope's highest-value corporate partnerships and lead strategic reviews and renewal discussions. Identify opportunities to deepen engagement, increase investment and broaden organisational relationships. Represent Scope externally at meetings, conferences and networking events. Provide coaching, mentoring and support to colleagues across the team. For more information about the role's responsibilities and the skills and experience required, please refer to the job description on our website. Please include examples in your application that show how your skills, experience, and values match the person specification in the job description. About you We are looking for someone who is passionate about building partnerships and driving income growth. You will be a confident relationship manager who enjoys developing creative opportunities, influencing senior stakeholders and securing high-value support. You are someone who: Has a strong track record of securing and managing high-value corporate partnerships. Can develop compelling partnership propositions, pitches and presentations. Builds strong relationships with senior decision-makers and stakeholders. Has experience negotiating and delivering complex partnership agreements. Can manage a pipeline of opportunities and deliver against ambitious income targets. Uses insight, planning and forecasting to maximise performance. Enjoys working collaboratively and sharing knowledge with colleagues. Has excellent communication, influencing and relationship-building skills. It would be great if you also bring: Experience securing six-figure or multi-year corporate partnerships. Experience managing Charity of the Year partnerships. Knowledge of the corporate fundraising market and emerging partnership trends. Understanding of the social model of disability We welcome applications from people with lived experience of disability and from all backgrounds. We also ask you to share how you support Scope's values and contribute to our mission of creating equal futures with disabled people. Additional information You must have the legal right to work in the UK to apply for this role. We cannot provide visa sponsorship. Anonymised applications We use an anonymised application process to support our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. All applicants must submit an anonymised CV and complete a short online application form. Our values Pioneering, Courageous, Connected, Open, Fair. We trust each other and give colleagues freedom to be creative, push boundaries, and change minds. Disability confident scheme We are proud to be a charity committed to disability equality. We welcome applications from disabled people and anyone with an impairment, long-term condition, or access need. We want our colleagues to reflect the diverse communities we serve. Scope is a Disability Confident Leader. We are committed to making sure disabled people have fair and equal access to work. As part of this, we aim to offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential requirements of the role. To be considered under our Offer an Interview Scheme (previously the Guaranteed Interview Scheme), please tick the relevant box on your application form. If you need any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please email via our website. You can also find more information about requesting adjustments for interviews on our website. Important to know: You must meet all the essential requirements in the job description. If we receive a high number of applications for a role, we may need to prioritise interviews for disabled applicants who best meet the role criteria. You can also find more details about asking for adjustments at interview on our website. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) EDI is a priority at Scope. We welcome applications from people of colour and other underrepresented communities. We aim to create a culture where everyone feels they belong, treating all with dignity and respect. As a disability equality charity, accessibility and inclusion come first. We listen, learn and continuously improve. You can find out more about our approach to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion on the Scope website. Benefits 27 days holiday and bank holidays Flexible, hybrid, and remote working options Pay progression at 6 months and 2 years Company pension Excellent training and career development Strong colleague networks (disability, race, LGBTQ+, gender, social mobility, carers, young people) Discounted gym membership, cycle-to-work scheme, and more How to apply Click the apply button to create an account and complete your application form. Application closing date - 08/11/2026
Your new company You will be joining a highly respected and well-established specialist civil engineering contractor delivery major packages on the Sizewell C project in Suffolk. This multi-accredited contractor operates across multiple project frameworks and major infrastructure projects, and prides itself on robust financial control, best-practice contract management and long-term client relationships. This role offers guaranteed progression to Managing Quantity Surveyor and with more than £20m of secured work and a further £40m-plus pipeline at various stages of negotiation, they are actively seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their team. This is a full-time, site-based position at Sizewell C, requiring five days per week on site. Your new role As Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will take day-to-day commercial control of key project accounts, owning their commercial position from contract award through to final account. Reporting to the Managing Quantity Surveyor and working closely with the Sizewell C Project Lead, you will be responsible for protecting the company's commercial entitlement while supporting successful project delivery. Your key responsibilities will include: Leading the administration of NEC3 and NEC4 contracts. Managing cost, value, margin and cash performance across the secured portfolio. Preparing and maintaining CVRs, cost plans, cashflow forecasts, valuations and applications for payment. Taking ownership of compensation events, variations, re-measures, extension-of-time submissions and final accounts. Ensuring contractual notices, early warnings and programme-impact information are issued accurately and within the relevant time bars. Identifying, quantifying and reporting commercial risks and opportunities. Providing clear commercial and contractual advice to project managers and operational teams. Acting as the lead commercial interface with Sizewell C, the Civil Works Alliance and relevant supply-chain stakeholders. Supporting bids, pricing, commercial negotiations and the conversion of future project opportunities. Providing commercial oversight and direction to junior quantity surveying staff, with scope to help build and lead an expanded project commercial team. What you'll need to succeed In order to be successful, you must have: Degree in Quantity Surveying (or related discipline) or experience equivalent Minimum five years' experience quantity surveying within construction, civil engineering or specialist subcontracting Sound working knowledge of NEC3 and/or NEC4 forms of contract Excellent knowledge of CVRs, forecasting, valuations, compensation events, change control and final accounts Strong negotiation, financial reporting, analytical and record-keeping skills Eligibility to obtain and maintain the security clearance required for the Sizewell C site Full UK driving licence. What you'll get in return In return, you will receive: Starting salary up to £75,000 per annum Company car (available for personal use) Annual leave entitlement Company pension scheme Private healthcare Bonus Group life insurance Multiple health and wellbeing benefits Fully covered accommodation and business mileage Collaborative and supportive work environment Stable, values-driven organisation committed to safety, quality and continuous improvement Guaranteed career progression to Managing Quantity Surveyor as the account grows Opportunity to contribute to one of the UK's largest megaprojects and a cornerstone of Britain's Net Zero ambitions. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role and meet the criteria above, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Please note: applicants must hold existing UK work authorisation; visa sponsorship cannot be provided for this position. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
Oct 23, 2026
Full time
Your new company You will be joining a highly respected and well-established specialist civil engineering contractor delivery major packages on the Sizewell C project in Suffolk. This multi-accredited contractor operates across multiple project frameworks and major infrastructure projects, and prides itself on robust financial control, best-practice contract management and long-term client relationships. This role offers guaranteed progression to Managing Quantity Surveyor and with more than £20m of secured work and a further £40m-plus pipeline at various stages of negotiation, they are actively seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their team. This is a full-time, site-based position at Sizewell C, requiring five days per week on site. Your new role As Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will take day-to-day commercial control of key project accounts, owning their commercial position from contract award through to final account. Reporting to the Managing Quantity Surveyor and working closely with the Sizewell C Project Lead, you will be responsible for protecting the company's commercial entitlement while supporting successful project delivery. Your key responsibilities will include: Leading the administration of NEC3 and NEC4 contracts. Managing cost, value, margin and cash performance across the secured portfolio. Preparing and maintaining CVRs, cost plans, cashflow forecasts, valuations and applications for payment. Taking ownership of compensation events, variations, re-measures, extension-of-time submissions and final accounts. Ensuring contractual notices, early warnings and programme-impact information are issued accurately and within the relevant time bars. Identifying, quantifying and reporting commercial risks and opportunities. Providing clear commercial and contractual advice to project managers and operational teams. Acting as the lead commercial interface with Sizewell C, the Civil Works Alliance and relevant supply-chain stakeholders. Supporting bids, pricing, commercial negotiations and the conversion of future project opportunities. Providing commercial oversight and direction to junior quantity surveying staff, with scope to help build and lead an expanded project commercial team. What you'll need to succeed In order to be successful, you must have: Degree in Quantity Surveying (or related discipline) or experience equivalent Minimum five years' experience quantity surveying within construction, civil engineering or specialist subcontracting Sound working knowledge of NEC3 and/or NEC4 forms of contract Excellent knowledge of CVRs, forecasting, valuations, compensation events, change control and final accounts Strong negotiation, financial reporting, analytical and record-keeping skills Eligibility to obtain and maintain the security clearance required for the Sizewell C site Full UK driving licence. What you'll get in return In return, you will receive: Starting salary up to £75,000 per annum Company car (available for personal use) Annual leave entitlement Company pension scheme Private healthcare Bonus Group life insurance Multiple health and wellbeing benefits Fully covered accommodation and business mileage Collaborative and supportive work environment Stable, values-driven organisation committed to safety, quality and continuous improvement Guaranteed career progression to Managing Quantity Surveyor as the account grows Opportunity to contribute to one of the UK's largest megaprojects and a cornerstone of Britain's Net Zero ambitions. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role and meet the criteria above, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Please note: applicants must hold existing UK work authorisation; visa sponsorship cannot be provided for this position. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
We are seeking a Portfolio Manager who demonstrates independence in client management and technical decision-making. This role is ideal for someone ready to manage a portfolio of clients with minimal supervision, ensuring high standards in financial management and client satisfaction. Day-to-day of the role: Independently manage a portfolio of clients, including setting up clients, defining scope of work, agreeing on budgets, and executing work to the highest standards. Submit all management accounts and VATs on time, maintaining a high standard of review. Potentially manage one or more direct reports, handling day-to-day queries and reviewing their work to ensure top quality. Ensure all statutory accounts are booked within 3 months of the year-end and completed within 6 weeks of booking. Assess workload of direct reports and ensure optimal productivity, raising any issues with the Senior Manager or Director. Required Skills & Qualifications: Proven experience in portfolio management and direct staff management. Strong technical skills in bookkeeping and quarterly VAT returns. Knowledge of cross-border VAT, land-based VAT rules, goods vs services basis rules, reverse charge cross-border, and construction scheme. Up-to-date knowledge of advancements in the accounting system market to drive process improvement and efficiency. Leadership skills, including the ability to resolve issues proactively and lead by example. Ability to drive process change and look for efficiency opportunities. Understanding of key financial metrics such as chargeable hours, WIP balance, monthly/quarterly billing, and recoverability by client
Oct 23, 2026
Full time
We are seeking a Portfolio Manager who demonstrates independence in client management and technical decision-making. This role is ideal for someone ready to manage a portfolio of clients with minimal supervision, ensuring high standards in financial management and client satisfaction. Day-to-day of the role: Independently manage a portfolio of clients, including setting up clients, defining scope of work, agreeing on budgets, and executing work to the highest standards. Submit all management accounts and VATs on time, maintaining a high standard of review. Potentially manage one or more direct reports, handling day-to-day queries and reviewing their work to ensure top quality. Ensure all statutory accounts are booked within 3 months of the year-end and completed within 6 weeks of booking. Assess workload of direct reports and ensure optimal productivity, raising any issues with the Senior Manager or Director. Required Skills & Qualifications: Proven experience in portfolio management and direct staff management. Strong technical skills in bookkeeping and quarterly VAT returns. Knowledge of cross-border VAT, land-based VAT rules, goods vs services basis rules, reverse charge cross-border, and construction scheme. Up-to-date knowledge of advancements in the accounting system market to drive process improvement and efficiency. Leadership skills, including the ability to resolve issues proactively and lead by example. Ability to drive process change and look for efficiency opportunities. Understanding of key financial metrics such as chargeable hours, WIP balance, monthly/quarterly billing, and recoverability by client
Are you an experienced accountant, qualified or qualified by experience, looking for a role with less pressure and more flexibility, where your experience is valued and you can still make a real difference? Our client, a growing nationwide accountancy practice, is looking for a Practice Manager/Senior Accountant to run its small, established office in Ilkley. They need an experienced accountant to manage a valued existing client base. The role is available full-time or part-time and hybrid . Why this role stands out Balance and flexibility: full-time or part-time, in a role designed around experience rather than long hours A settled client base: look after established, valued clients and the relationships that matter to the firm Strong support behind you: accounts preparation is handled by the firm's own team in India, so your focus is review, advice and client relationships The backing of a growing firm: the support and resources of a nationwide practice, with the feel of a small local office A lovely location in the heart of Ilkley What you'll be doing Reviewing year-end statutory accounts for limited companies, sole traders and partnerships under FRS 102 and FRS 105 Reviewing corporation tax computations and CT600 returns, self-assessment tax returns and partnership returns Reviewing VAT returns and management accounts, and making sure work meets accounting standards, tax legislation and regulatory requirements Meeting clients to present their year-end accounts, explain their tax position and give practical advice on profitability and business improvement Identifying tax planning opportunities and supporting the firm's Head of Tax on technical matters Overseeing work prepared by the firm's accounts team in India, monitoring deadlines and quality Managing WIP, billing, fee collection and the profitability of the client portfolio Maintaining engagement letters and carrying out AML and client due diligence checks Managing the day-to-day running of the Ilkley office What you'll bring ACA, ACCA or equivalent qualification, or qualified by experience with a strong background in practice Strong, practical tax knowledge and extensive experience reviewing statutory accounts and tax returns in practice 8 years + accountancy experience in practice A calm, organised approach and excellent client relationship skills Confidence with Excel and cloud-based accounting software If you're an experienced accountant looking for a respected role where your experience counts and your hours suit you, apply now for a confidential conversation with Savannah Search
Oct 23, 2026
Full time
Are you an experienced accountant, qualified or qualified by experience, looking for a role with less pressure and more flexibility, where your experience is valued and you can still make a real difference? Our client, a growing nationwide accountancy practice, is looking for a Practice Manager/Senior Accountant to run its small, established office in Ilkley. They need an experienced accountant to manage a valued existing client base. The role is available full-time or part-time and hybrid . Why this role stands out Balance and flexibility: full-time or part-time, in a role designed around experience rather than long hours A settled client base: look after established, valued clients and the relationships that matter to the firm Strong support behind you: accounts preparation is handled by the firm's own team in India, so your focus is review, advice and client relationships The backing of a growing firm: the support and resources of a nationwide practice, with the feel of a small local office A lovely location in the heart of Ilkley What you'll be doing Reviewing year-end statutory accounts for limited companies, sole traders and partnerships under FRS 102 and FRS 105 Reviewing corporation tax computations and CT600 returns, self-assessment tax returns and partnership returns Reviewing VAT returns and management accounts, and making sure work meets accounting standards, tax legislation and regulatory requirements Meeting clients to present their year-end accounts, explain their tax position and give practical advice on profitability and business improvement Identifying tax planning opportunities and supporting the firm's Head of Tax on technical matters Overseeing work prepared by the firm's accounts team in India, monitoring deadlines and quality Managing WIP, billing, fee collection and the profitability of the client portfolio Maintaining engagement letters and carrying out AML and client due diligence checks Managing the day-to-day running of the Ilkley office What you'll bring ACA, ACCA or equivalent qualification, or qualified by experience with a strong background in practice Strong, practical tax knowledge and extensive experience reviewing statutory accounts and tax returns in practice 8 years + accountancy experience in practice A calm, organised approach and excellent client relationship skills Confidence with Excel and cloud-based accounting software If you're an experienced accountant looking for a respected role where your experience counts and your hours suit you, apply now for a confidential conversation with Savannah Search
FINANCE OPERATIONS & TRANSFORMATIONS LEAD • Rendall & Rittner • Competitive • Hybrid - London (Vauxhall) ROLE OVERVIEW You will lead the transformation and ongoing performance of our Finance Operations across Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Treasury and Credit Control. This senior role is charged with improving effectiveness, control and efficiency, while building a more data-led, customer-focused and commercially minded operation that delivers reliable outcomes at scale. In your first phase, you will design and deliver a substantial programme of change to simplify processes, strengthen control, embed automation and clarify ownership across the end-to-end cash and payment journey. Beyond the initial transformation, you will retain the mandate to own, manage and continuously improve the operating model, ensuring performance gains are sustained. You will also act as a senior number two to the Head of Client Accounting, providing additional leadership capacity to deliver strategic priorities, drive operational excellence and lead major change initiatives that improve the customer and colleague experience. ROLE EXPECTATIONS Most days you will be diagnosing performance gaps, prioritising improvements and unblocking delivery across AP, AR, Treasury and Credit Control. You will work closely with managers, Technology and data teams to implement better processes, controls and automation, and you will coach teams to build a culture of ownership and continuous improvement. You will regularly brief senior stakeholders on progress, risks and outcomes, and step in to lead critical initiatives or incidents when required. WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE • A clear, stable Finance Operations operating model that consistently delivers accurate, timely cash allocation, invoicing and payments. • Material reduction in unallocated cash, aged items, backlogs and exceptions, with transparent ownership and escalation. • Credit Control operating as a targeted, data-driven collections function with improved cash collected, reduced roll rates and better cost-to-collect. • Accounts Payable running a disciplined invoice-to-pay process with strong supplier reconciliations, fewer duplicates and high on-time payment. • Robust daily and weekly performance reporting, with trends used to prevent issues and continuously improve. • Engaged teams and managers who demonstrate accountability, control mindset and a track record of sustaining improvements. HOW YOU'LL SPEND MOST OF YOUR TIME • Mapping and redesigning end-to-end processes, simplifying hand-offs and standardising policies and controls. • Building and delivering a prioritised transformation roadmap, balancing value, risk, cost and customer impact. • Implementing workflow, reporting and automation solutions to reduce manual effort and improve accuracy and speed. • Establishing and reviewing daily/weekly KPIs, backlogs and exception queues, and holding owners to account. • Leading targeted initiatives on unallocated cash, aged debt, supplier reconciliations and invoice exceptions. • Coaching managers and teams, removing blockers, and aligning stakeholders on change priorities and timelines. WHO THIS ROLE IS FOR • You are a hands-on finance operations leader who thrives on fixing root causes and making improvements stick. • You combine strategic thinking with the willingness to dive into detail, data and process to get results. • You are commercially minded, customer-focused and calm under pressure, with a strong bias for action. • You build trust quickly, challenge constructively and bring cross-functional teams with you through change. • You care about control and quality as much as speed, ensuring improvements are measurable and sustainable. EXPERIENCE THAT HELPS • Leading large-scale improvements across AP, AR, Treasury and Credit Control in a complex, high-volume environment. • Designing operating models, implementing workflow/automation tools and reducing manual reconciliations and rework. • Building data and MI dashboards to manage performance, exceptions and operational risk. • Delivering targeted collections strategies, segmentation and promise-to-pay frameworks. • Running supplier statement reconciliation programmes and strengthening invoice-to-pay controls. WHAT WE OFFER • Competitive salary • Discretionary bonus • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell holiday • Salary sacrifice scheme • Private healthcare (subject to seniority or 3 years' service), life assurance • Telus Health wellbeing platform • Free eye tests and Cycle to Work scheme • Enhanced maternity and paternity pay (service-dependent) • Fully funded training and professional development • Long service reward, from 5 years' service • Employee referral scheme, up to £1,500 • Staff social events ABOUT RENDALL & RITTNER Rendall & Rittner is one of the UK's most established and highly accredited residential leasehold property management companies, managing over 90,000 homes nationwide. Founded in 1990 on the belief that property management should be more professional, transparent and customer-focused, those principles still drive how we operate today as a founding partner of Odevo. We are people-led and technology-enabled, investing heavily in our teams, systems and continuous improvement. Our standards are recognised through Investors in People Platinum, regulation by RICS and the FCA, and multiple industry awards, including Property Manager of the Year and Managing Agent of the Year. HOW WE HIRE • Initial conversation with our talent team • Interview focused on your track record delivering finance operations transformation, strengthening controls, using data to drive performance, and leading cross-functional teams through change, with scenario-based questions to assess decision-making and stakeholder management We aim to complete the process within two to three weeks and communicate clearly throughout. INTERESTED? Apply with your CV. All applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Documentary evidence of eligibility will be required.
Oct 23, 2026
Full time
FINANCE OPERATIONS & TRANSFORMATIONS LEAD • Rendall & Rittner • Competitive • Hybrid - London (Vauxhall) ROLE OVERVIEW You will lead the transformation and ongoing performance of our Finance Operations across Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Treasury and Credit Control. This senior role is charged with improving effectiveness, control and efficiency, while building a more data-led, customer-focused and commercially minded operation that delivers reliable outcomes at scale. In your first phase, you will design and deliver a substantial programme of change to simplify processes, strengthen control, embed automation and clarify ownership across the end-to-end cash and payment journey. Beyond the initial transformation, you will retain the mandate to own, manage and continuously improve the operating model, ensuring performance gains are sustained. You will also act as a senior number two to the Head of Client Accounting, providing additional leadership capacity to deliver strategic priorities, drive operational excellence and lead major change initiatives that improve the customer and colleague experience. ROLE EXPECTATIONS Most days you will be diagnosing performance gaps, prioritising improvements and unblocking delivery across AP, AR, Treasury and Credit Control. You will work closely with managers, Technology and data teams to implement better processes, controls and automation, and you will coach teams to build a culture of ownership and continuous improvement. You will regularly brief senior stakeholders on progress, risks and outcomes, and step in to lead critical initiatives or incidents when required. WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE • A clear, stable Finance Operations operating model that consistently delivers accurate, timely cash allocation, invoicing and payments. • Material reduction in unallocated cash, aged items, backlogs and exceptions, with transparent ownership and escalation. • Credit Control operating as a targeted, data-driven collections function with improved cash collected, reduced roll rates and better cost-to-collect. • Accounts Payable running a disciplined invoice-to-pay process with strong supplier reconciliations, fewer duplicates and high on-time payment. • Robust daily and weekly performance reporting, with trends used to prevent issues and continuously improve. • Engaged teams and managers who demonstrate accountability, control mindset and a track record of sustaining improvements. HOW YOU'LL SPEND MOST OF YOUR TIME • Mapping and redesigning end-to-end processes, simplifying hand-offs and standardising policies and controls. • Building and delivering a prioritised transformation roadmap, balancing value, risk, cost and customer impact. • Implementing workflow, reporting and automation solutions to reduce manual effort and improve accuracy and speed. • Establishing and reviewing daily/weekly KPIs, backlogs and exception queues, and holding owners to account. • Leading targeted initiatives on unallocated cash, aged debt, supplier reconciliations and invoice exceptions. • Coaching managers and teams, removing blockers, and aligning stakeholders on change priorities and timelines. WHO THIS ROLE IS FOR • You are a hands-on finance operations leader who thrives on fixing root causes and making improvements stick. • You combine strategic thinking with the willingness to dive into detail, data and process to get results. • You are commercially minded, customer-focused and calm under pressure, with a strong bias for action. • You build trust quickly, challenge constructively and bring cross-functional teams with you through change. • You care about control and quality as much as speed, ensuring improvements are measurable and sustainable. EXPERIENCE THAT HELPS • Leading large-scale improvements across AP, AR, Treasury and Credit Control in a complex, high-volume environment. • Designing operating models, implementing workflow/automation tools and reducing manual reconciliations and rework. • Building data and MI dashboards to manage performance, exceptions and operational risk. • Delivering targeted collections strategies, segmentation and promise-to-pay frameworks. • Running supplier statement reconciliation programmes and strengthening invoice-to-pay controls. WHAT WE OFFER • Competitive salary • Discretionary bonus • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell holiday • Salary sacrifice scheme • Private healthcare (subject to seniority or 3 years' service), life assurance • Telus Health wellbeing platform • Free eye tests and Cycle to Work scheme • Enhanced maternity and paternity pay (service-dependent) • Fully funded training and professional development • Long service reward, from 5 years' service • Employee referral scheme, up to £1,500 • Staff social events ABOUT RENDALL & RITTNER Rendall & Rittner is one of the UK's most established and highly accredited residential leasehold property management companies, managing over 90,000 homes nationwide. Founded in 1990 on the belief that property management should be more professional, transparent and customer-focused, those principles still drive how we operate today as a founding partner of Odevo. We are people-led and technology-enabled, investing heavily in our teams, systems and continuous improvement. Our standards are recognised through Investors in People Platinum, regulation by RICS and the FCA, and multiple industry awards, including Property Manager of the Year and Managing Agent of the Year. HOW WE HIRE • Initial conversation with our talent team • Interview focused on your track record delivering finance operations transformation, strengthening controls, using data to drive performance, and leading cross-functional teams through change, with scenario-based questions to assess decision-making and stakeholder management We aim to complete the process within two to three weeks and communicate clearly throughout. INTERESTED? Apply with your CV. All applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Documentary evidence of eligibility will be required.
Audit Semi-Senior Top 100 Accountancy Practice About the Opportunity Join a leading Top 100 UK Accountancy Practice with an outstanding reputation for delivering high-quality audit, tax and advisory services to owner-managed businesses, entrepreneurs and international groups. Due to continued growth, an exciting opportunity has arisen for an Audit Semi-Senior to join a successful and supportive Audit & Assurance Team . This role offers excellent exposure to a diverse client portfolio, structured career progression, study support and flexible working arrangements, making it ideal for an ACA or ACCA studier looking to accelerate their career in audit. The Role As an Audit Semi-Senior, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality audit assignments for a broad portfolio of clients across multiple sectors. Working closely with Audit Seniors, Managers and Partners, you will gain valuable exposure while developing your technical and client-facing skills. Key Responsibilities Assist with audit assignments from planning through to completion in accordance with UK auditing standards and firm methodology. Complete allocated audit sections and prepare high-quality working papers documenting work performed, evidence obtained and conclusions reached. Develop an understanding of key audit risks and accounting issues, raising matters promptly with senior team members. Take responsibility for the timely completion of assigned work. Support and coach junior team members on audit assignments. Liaise professionally with clients, building strong working relationships and obtaining information efficiently. Clear review points promptly and maintain organised audit files. Assist with the preparation of statutory financial statements and supporting schedules. Maintain accurate time records and work within assignment budgets. Collaborate with Accounts, Tax and specialist teams where required. Maintain up-to-date technical knowledge and adhere to professional, ethical and quality standards. Identify potential additional service opportunities and communicate these to senior colleagues. About You To be considered for this opportunity, you will: Be studying towards ACA or ACCA Have previous external audit experience within a UK accountancy practice Be looking to build your career within a respected and growing firm Skills & Experience Strong knowledge of audit and UK financial reporting requirements Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills Strong organisational and time management abilities Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Confidence communicating directly with clients and colleagues Good IT skills, with experience of audit or accounts preparation software desirable A proactive and professional approach to your work A full UK driving licence would be advantageous but is not essential, as occasional travel to client sites may be required. Benefits Competitive salary 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service £400 annual wellbeing allowance Paid birthday leave Paid volunteering day Life assurance scheme Enhanced employer pension contributions Cycle to Work scheme Season ticket loan Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave Flexible and hybrid working arrangements Regular social, charitable and wellbeing initiatives Clear career progression opportunities within a growing Top 100 practice Why Join This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly respected and growing accountancy practice that genuinely invests in its people. You will benefit from structured training, ongoing study support, exposure to a diverse client base and a clearly defined pathway for career progression within a collaborative and supportive environment. Apply Now If you have UK practice audit experience and are looking to take the next step in your career with a reputable Top 100 Accountancy Practice , we would love to hear from you.
Oct 23, 2026
Full time
Audit Semi-Senior Top 100 Accountancy Practice About the Opportunity Join a leading Top 100 UK Accountancy Practice with an outstanding reputation for delivering high-quality audit, tax and advisory services to owner-managed businesses, entrepreneurs and international groups. Due to continued growth, an exciting opportunity has arisen for an Audit Semi-Senior to join a successful and supportive Audit & Assurance Team . This role offers excellent exposure to a diverse client portfolio, structured career progression, study support and flexible working arrangements, making it ideal for an ACA or ACCA studier looking to accelerate their career in audit. The Role As an Audit Semi-Senior, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality audit assignments for a broad portfolio of clients across multiple sectors. Working closely with Audit Seniors, Managers and Partners, you will gain valuable exposure while developing your technical and client-facing skills. Key Responsibilities Assist with audit assignments from planning through to completion in accordance with UK auditing standards and firm methodology. Complete allocated audit sections and prepare high-quality working papers documenting work performed, evidence obtained and conclusions reached. Develop an understanding of key audit risks and accounting issues, raising matters promptly with senior team members. Take responsibility for the timely completion of assigned work. Support and coach junior team members on audit assignments. Liaise professionally with clients, building strong working relationships and obtaining information efficiently. Clear review points promptly and maintain organised audit files. Assist with the preparation of statutory financial statements and supporting schedules. Maintain accurate time records and work within assignment budgets. Collaborate with Accounts, Tax and specialist teams where required. Maintain up-to-date technical knowledge and adhere to professional, ethical and quality standards. Identify potential additional service opportunities and communicate these to senior colleagues. About You To be considered for this opportunity, you will: Be studying towards ACA or ACCA Have previous external audit experience within a UK accountancy practice Be looking to build your career within a respected and growing firm Skills & Experience Strong knowledge of audit and UK financial reporting requirements Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills Strong organisational and time management abilities Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Confidence communicating directly with clients and colleagues Good IT skills, with experience of audit or accounts preparation software desirable A proactive and professional approach to your work A full UK driving licence would be advantageous but is not essential, as occasional travel to client sites may be required. Benefits Competitive salary 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service £400 annual wellbeing allowance Paid birthday leave Paid volunteering day Life assurance scheme Enhanced employer pension contributions Cycle to Work scheme Season ticket loan Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave Flexible and hybrid working arrangements Regular social, charitable and wellbeing initiatives Clear career progression opportunities within a growing Top 100 practice Why Join This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly respected and growing accountancy practice that genuinely invests in its people. You will benefit from structured training, ongoing study support, exposure to a diverse client base and a clearly defined pathway for career progression within a collaborative and supportive environment. Apply Now If you have UK practice audit experience and are looking to take the next step in your career with a reputable Top 100 Accountancy Practice , we would love to hear from you.
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 .
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 .
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 .
Disability Sheffield is looking for an inspiring and committed Chief Executive to lead our organisation into its next chapter. Over the last five years, we have grown our work and strengthened our reputation, and we are looking for someone who shares our ambition to build on this success and champion the rights, voices and aspirations of disabled people across Sheffield. You will lead a passionate team of staff and volunteers, working alongside disabled people to co-produce activities, challenge inequality and promote inclusion and independent living. This is an exciting opportunity to shape our future, strengthen our partnerships and help create a more inclusive Sheffield where disabled people have a stronger voice and greater opportunities to thrive. Disability Sheffield is a disabled people-led charity, and lived experience is central to who we are and what we do. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and particularly encourage applications from disabled people and those with lived experience of disability. Job Description Job title: Chief Executive Officer Office Location: The Circle, 33 Rockingham Lane, Sheffield, S1 4FW Salary: Full time equivalent salary £53,299 actual salary £42,639 for 28 hours per week per annum. Pension: 6% employer contribution 2% employee contribution (minimum) Hours: 28 hours per week Contract Type:Permanent Reports to: Board of Trustees Line management: Operations Manager, Travel Support Service Manager, Advocacy Manager, Cycling 4 All Project Manager, Sheffield Voices Project Development Worker, Finance Co-ordinator. About Disability Sheffield Disability Sheffield Centre for Independent Living is a 'not for profit' pan-impairment organisation driven by people who self-define as disabled people, whether they have a physical disability, a sensory impairment, a mental health condition or learning difficulties. We support disabled adults to make their voice heard, whether through individual advocacy services or through a range of projects seeking to ensure disabled people are at the heart of all decision making across Sheffield. Main Purpose of the Job The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) will provide effective strategic and operational leadership of Disability Sheffield, ensuring the organisation fulfils its charitable objectives and remains focused on improving the lives of disabled people. Working closely with the Board of Trustees, Management group and wider staff team, the CEO will lead the development and delivery of the organisation's vision, mission and aims, ensuring that its work reflects the needs, rights and aspirations of disabled people, fostering co-production and promoting equality and inclusive living. The CEO will be responsible for the overall leadership, performance and sustainability of Disability Sheffield, ensuring effective governance, financial management, compliance and the responsible use of resources. They will support and advise the Board of Trustees, lead and develop staff and volunteers, build strong partnerships across the voluntary, public and statutory sectors, and lead on maintaining and securing income generation opportunities for funding and growth. The CEO will ensure that Disability Sheffield remains a strong, effective and sustainable organisation, able to respond to the changing needs of disabled people and influence positive change across Sheffield. Location By default, all our posts are office based. In practice, our team work a mixture of both office based and / or home working, as agreed with their line manager. As a disabled people's user-led organisation, we are very flexible with working arrangements and all reasonable requests will be approved. This is a 4 day role and you will need to be able to work from our Sheffield Office a minimum of twice a week. Main Duties and Responsibilities 1. Leadership and Management Provide effective leadership and management of Disability Sheffield, ensuring its purpose, values and charitable objectives are delivered. Lead and support staff and volunteers, promoting a positive, inclusive and supportive working environment. Oversee the day-to-day running of the organisation, leading the management team to ensure that services and activities are delivered effectively, including Cycling 4 All, PA Register, Sheffield Voices, Sheffield Transport Service and Information & Advocacy Programme. Build a culture of learning, improvement, accountability and collaboration across the organisation. Ensure that disabled people are at the centre of the organisation's work and through co-production have opportunities to influence decisions and service improvements. 2. Governance and Compliance Ensure Disability Sheffield meets its legal, regulatory and charitable responsibilities. Work closely with the Board of Trustees, providing clear advice, information and reports to support effective and transparent decision-making. Ensure that the organisation has appropriate policies, procedures and systems in place and that these are regularly reviewed. Identify and manage risks to the organisation, its staff, volunteers and the people it supports, including through regular monitoring and review of the organisational risk register. Ensure appropriate safeguarding arrangements and training are in place and that concerns are dealt with promptly and effectively. 3. Strategy and Organisational Development Work with the Board of Trustees to develop, review and deliver the organisation's strategic plan. Turn the organisation's strategic priorities into clear plans, objectives and measurable outcomes. Monitor progress against agreed plans and report regularly to the Board of Trustees. Identify opportunities to develop the organisation's services, activities and influence in response to the changing needs of disabled people. Lead the development and long-term sustainability of Disability Sheffield, ensuring it remains effective and relevant. Represent Disability Sheffield and promote its vision and work to a diverse range of external partners, funders and the wider community within Sheffield and beyond. 4. Financial Management and Sustainability Take overall responsibility for the financial management and sustainability of Disability Sheffield. Work with the Board of Trustees to prepare annual budgets and monitor income and expenditure. Ensure the organisation's finances and resources are managed responsibly and in line with agreed budgets, conducting regular re-profiling of the budget and monitoring of cash flow. Monitor financial performance, identify risks and take appropriate action to maintain financial stability. Identify opportunities to secure funding, including writing funding applications to build longer term financial resilience. Ensure the organisation's staff, resources and assets are used effectively to support its charitable objectives. Liaise with the Auditors and Independent Financial Examiner to ensure that annual accounts are produced. 5. Partnerships and External Relationships Develop and maintain strong relationships with disabled people, members, staff, volunteers, partner organisations, funders and commissioners. Represent Disability Sheffield at meetings, events and relevant local and regional forums. Work collaboratively with voluntary, public and statutory sector organisations to improve outcomes for disabled people. Promote the rights, inclusion and independence of disabled people and support efforts to address inequality and barriers to participation. Raise the profile of Disability Sheffield and communicate its work, achievements and impact effectively. Person Specification Each of the following requirements will be assessed collectively from the application form and interview process. Essential requirements Leadership and strategic experience Significant experience of senior leadership within a voluntary, community, social enterprise, public sector or related organisation. A proven track record of providing strategic leadership, setting direction and translating strategy into effective delivery and positive outcomes. Experience of leading, supporting and developing staff teams, creating an inclusive culture in which people are valued, listened to and able to do their best work. Experience or knowledge of working effectively with a Board of Trustees and contributing to strong, constructive governance. Experience of managing organisational change, developing services and responding positively to changing needs and circumstances. Disability, equality and inclusion A strong understanding of the barriers faced by disabled people and a clear commitment to promoting equality and inclusive living. An effective understanding of, and commitment to, the Social Model of Disability, independent living, choice, control, independence and human rights. A strong commitment to meaningful co-production and ensuring disabled people's voices influence decisions. A demonstrable commitment to equality, diversity, accessibility and inclusion, both within the organisation and in its wider work. The ability to build trust and credibility with disabled people, staff, trustees, partners and external stakeholders click apply for full job details
Oct 23, 2026
Full time
Disability Sheffield is looking for an inspiring and committed Chief Executive to lead our organisation into its next chapter. Over the last five years, we have grown our work and strengthened our reputation, and we are looking for someone who shares our ambition to build on this success and champion the rights, voices and aspirations of disabled people across Sheffield. You will lead a passionate team of staff and volunteers, working alongside disabled people to co-produce activities, challenge inequality and promote inclusion and independent living. This is an exciting opportunity to shape our future, strengthen our partnerships and help create a more inclusive Sheffield where disabled people have a stronger voice and greater opportunities to thrive. Disability Sheffield is a disabled people-led charity, and lived experience is central to who we are and what we do. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and particularly encourage applications from disabled people and those with lived experience of disability. Job Description Job title: Chief Executive Officer Office Location: The Circle, 33 Rockingham Lane, Sheffield, S1 4FW Salary: Full time equivalent salary £53,299 actual salary £42,639 for 28 hours per week per annum. Pension: 6% employer contribution 2% employee contribution (minimum) Hours: 28 hours per week Contract Type:Permanent Reports to: Board of Trustees Line management: Operations Manager, Travel Support Service Manager, Advocacy Manager, Cycling 4 All Project Manager, Sheffield Voices Project Development Worker, Finance Co-ordinator. About Disability Sheffield Disability Sheffield Centre for Independent Living is a 'not for profit' pan-impairment organisation driven by people who self-define as disabled people, whether they have a physical disability, a sensory impairment, a mental health condition or learning difficulties. We support disabled adults to make their voice heard, whether through individual advocacy services or through a range of projects seeking to ensure disabled people are at the heart of all decision making across Sheffield. Main Purpose of the Job The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) will provide effective strategic and operational leadership of Disability Sheffield, ensuring the organisation fulfils its charitable objectives and remains focused on improving the lives of disabled people. Working closely with the Board of Trustees, Management group and wider staff team, the CEO will lead the development and delivery of the organisation's vision, mission and aims, ensuring that its work reflects the needs, rights and aspirations of disabled people, fostering co-production and promoting equality and inclusive living. The CEO will be responsible for the overall leadership, performance and sustainability of Disability Sheffield, ensuring effective governance, financial management, compliance and the responsible use of resources. They will support and advise the Board of Trustees, lead and develop staff and volunteers, build strong partnerships across the voluntary, public and statutory sectors, and lead on maintaining and securing income generation opportunities for funding and growth. The CEO will ensure that Disability Sheffield remains a strong, effective and sustainable organisation, able to respond to the changing needs of disabled people and influence positive change across Sheffield. Location By default, all our posts are office based. In practice, our team work a mixture of both office based and / or home working, as agreed with their line manager. As a disabled people's user-led organisation, we are very flexible with working arrangements and all reasonable requests will be approved. This is a 4 day role and you will need to be able to work from our Sheffield Office a minimum of twice a week. Main Duties and Responsibilities 1. Leadership and Management Provide effective leadership and management of Disability Sheffield, ensuring its purpose, values and charitable objectives are delivered. Lead and support staff and volunteers, promoting a positive, inclusive and supportive working environment. Oversee the day-to-day running of the organisation, leading the management team to ensure that services and activities are delivered effectively, including Cycling 4 All, PA Register, Sheffield Voices, Sheffield Transport Service and Information & Advocacy Programme. Build a culture of learning, improvement, accountability and collaboration across the organisation. Ensure that disabled people are at the centre of the organisation's work and through co-production have opportunities to influence decisions and service improvements. 2. Governance and Compliance Ensure Disability Sheffield meets its legal, regulatory and charitable responsibilities. Work closely with the Board of Trustees, providing clear advice, information and reports to support effective and transparent decision-making. Ensure that the organisation has appropriate policies, procedures and systems in place and that these are regularly reviewed. Identify and manage risks to the organisation, its staff, volunteers and the people it supports, including through regular monitoring and review of the organisational risk register. Ensure appropriate safeguarding arrangements and training are in place and that concerns are dealt with promptly and effectively. 3. Strategy and Organisational Development Work with the Board of Trustees to develop, review and deliver the organisation's strategic plan. Turn the organisation's strategic priorities into clear plans, objectives and measurable outcomes. Monitor progress against agreed plans and report regularly to the Board of Trustees. Identify opportunities to develop the organisation's services, activities and influence in response to the changing needs of disabled people. Lead the development and long-term sustainability of Disability Sheffield, ensuring it remains effective and relevant. Represent Disability Sheffield and promote its vision and work to a diverse range of external partners, funders and the wider community within Sheffield and beyond. 4. Financial Management and Sustainability Take overall responsibility for the financial management and sustainability of Disability Sheffield. Work with the Board of Trustees to prepare annual budgets and monitor income and expenditure. Ensure the organisation's finances and resources are managed responsibly and in line with agreed budgets, conducting regular re-profiling of the budget and monitoring of cash flow. Monitor financial performance, identify risks and take appropriate action to maintain financial stability. Identify opportunities to secure funding, including writing funding applications to build longer term financial resilience. Ensure the organisation's staff, resources and assets are used effectively to support its charitable objectives. Liaise with the Auditors and Independent Financial Examiner to ensure that annual accounts are produced. 5. Partnerships and External Relationships Develop and maintain strong relationships with disabled people, members, staff, volunteers, partner organisations, funders and commissioners. Represent Disability Sheffield at meetings, events and relevant local and regional forums. Work collaboratively with voluntary, public and statutory sector organisations to improve outcomes for disabled people. Promote the rights, inclusion and independence of disabled people and support efforts to address inequality and barriers to participation. Raise the profile of Disability Sheffield and communicate its work, achievements and impact effectively. Person Specification Each of the following requirements will be assessed collectively from the application form and interview process. Essential requirements Leadership and strategic experience Significant experience of senior leadership within a voluntary, community, social enterprise, public sector or related organisation. A proven track record of providing strategic leadership, setting direction and translating strategy into effective delivery and positive outcomes. Experience of leading, supporting and developing staff teams, creating an inclusive culture in which people are valued, listened to and able to do their best work. Experience or knowledge of working effectively with a Board of Trustees and contributing to strong, constructive governance. Experience of managing organisational change, developing services and responding positively to changing needs and circumstances. Disability, equality and inclusion A strong understanding of the barriers faced by disabled people and a clear commitment to promoting equality and inclusive living. An effective understanding of, and commitment to, the Social Model of Disability, independent living, choice, control, independence and human rights. A strong commitment to meaningful co-production and ensuring disabled people's voices influence decisions. A demonstrable commitment to equality, diversity, accessibility and inclusion, both within the organisation and in its wider work. The ability to build trust and credibility with disabled people, staff, trustees, partners and external stakeholders click apply for full job details
