Gowling WLG
Senior Business Development Executive (12 month fixed term contract)
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Senior Business Development Executive
About the Role
We have an exciting opportunity to join our Clients and Markets team as a Senior Business Development (BD) Executive based in Birmingham, on a 12-month fixed-term contract (to cover maternity leave).
As a Senior BD Executive, you’ll collaborate closely with our Retail & Leisure sector and Pensions teams. Your responsibilities include:
- Managing activities to support the firm’s client strategy and sector priorities
- Developing and maintaining high-quality marketing collateral
- Proactively enhancing processes and introducing innovative solutions
About You
We are looking for an individual with:
- Experience in law or professional services
- Strong self-motivation, collaboration, and commercial awareness
- A can-do attitude with proven tenacity in building relationships across levels
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Key qualities include:
- Ability to operate at a strategic level, aligning with broader objectives
- Strong project management and organisational skills
- Excellent communication, attention to detail, and persuasive influencing
Preferred (but not required):
- Experience or qualifications in marketing
- Business development or advisory role background
What We Can Offer You
Join a dynamic firm recognised as one of the best places to work in the UK (Great Place to Work® for 26 consecutive years) and enjoy:
Work Environment & Benefits
- Hybrid working model (office/remote flexibility)
- 25 days annual leave, with optional extra
- Free private medical insurance (expandable to family)
- Generous pension allowance
- Life assurance (4× salary coverage)
- Sabbatical allowance (3 months every 5 years)
- Maternity/paternity/adoption leave schemes
- Wellbeing programs and office amenities
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Work Spaces
- Birmingham city centre (onsite restaurant)
- London Paddington (Tower Bridge views)
Growth & Development
- Training and personal development opportunities
Equal Opportunities
Gowling WLG is committed to equal opportunities and fosters a diverse workplace, celebrating difference in:
- Gender, race, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation
- Marriage, pregnancy, and caring responsibilities
Our goal? To attract talent globally, enabling personal and professional growth.
For queries or further job details, contact: Meg Astley | meg.astley@gowlingwlg.com
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