Marketing and Business Development Manager

Founded in 1986, our client has built a network of offices to serve clients throughout the UK. As members of the Royal Town Planning Institute, they are committed to delivering high-quality planning consultancy services across all sectors of the development industry.

The team is driven by four core values:

• Excellence: They strive for consistency, quality, and accuracy in everything they do, ensuring their accredited standard and respected reputation are upheld.
• Dedicated: Collaboration and tenacity define the team’s approach, as they work together to achieve the best results for clients.
• Insightful: Their expertise and adaptability ensure their advice is perceptive and tailored to every situation, delivering the strongest outcomes.
• Enterprising: Proactively anticipating client needs, they embrace innovation to implement solutions that deliver exceptional results.

About the Role

As the Marketing and Business Development Manager, you will lead the development and execution of the marketing and business development strategy. You will collaborate with a design agency, fee-earning staff, and other key stakeholders to enhance their market presence.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Creating engaging marketing materials using tools like Mailchimp and Canva.
• Copywriting and managing social media accounts.
• Maintaining and optimizing the WordPress website, including SEO and performance analysis.
• Running CPC campaigns, display ads, and other digital advertising initiatives.
• Managing and maintaining the internal contacts database (Mailchimp and Sage CRM).
• Organizing client events and seminars to build and strengthen relationships.
• Evaluating marketing outcomes and providing actionable recommendations to improve outreach.
• Managing budgets effectively while leveraging interpersonal skills to inspire and engage the entire team in marketing initiatives.

About You

Our client is looking for a proactive, skilled, and creative individual who thrives in a fast-paced SME environment.

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Proven track record in developing and implementing marketing and business development strategies.
• Experience in all aspects of marketing, from campaign management to digital analytics.
• Strong knowledge of tools such as Mailchimp, Canva, WordPress, and CRM systems.
• Ability to organize events and seminars while managing budgets and deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to foster collaboration across teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in the professional services sector, particularly in property or construction industries.

What Our Client Offers

• Competitive salary with a yearly bonus.
• Generous benefits package, including:
  • Additional leave and bereavement leave.
  • Company pension scheme.
  • Cycle-to-work scheme.
  • Free flu jabs.
  • On-site parking and free parking.
  • Private medical and dental insurance.
  • Life insurance and sick pay.
• A collaborative and supportive work environment with opportunities to grow and innovate.

If you’re ready to take the lead in driving our client’s marketing and business development forward, we’d love to hear from you!