Strategic Growth Director

3 weeks ago


Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom Walker Morris LLP Full time

At Walker Morris LLP, we are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Strategic Growth Director to lead our marketing and business development efforts. As a key member of our Senior Operations Team, you will be responsible for driving growth and innovation across the firm.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Align marketing and business development activities with the firm's business goals, focusing on growth and client satisfaction.
  • Lead business development and pipeline management strategies to secure work from existing clients, prospects, and long-term targets.
  • Drive collaboration across legal departments for cross-selling and referral opportunities.
  • Build the firm's brand and develop impactful marketing campaigns, prioritising sectors and projects to ensure maximum ROI.
  • Own the M&BD budget and be responsible for optimising team structure and resource allocation to achieve strategic goals.
  • Promote a high-performance, client-focused and collaborative culture within the M&BD team.
  • Mentor and develop the M&BD team with clear objectives and careers development plans.
  • Implement data-backed decision-making and process improvements through accurate reporting and CRM insights.

Requirements:

  • CIM qualified or equivalent is preferred but not essential.
  • A post-graduate marketing qualification is preferred but not essential.
  • Experience working in a B2B environment, ideally within a professional services/partnership structure.
  • 'Director' or 'CMO' level is preferred; however, we will consider those who are looking to step up from a 'Head of' level role.
  • Leadership and development experience of both the marketing and BD components of a high-performing M&BD function and strategy (including budgetary responsibility) is preferred. However, we will consider applications from those who have led either the marketing or BD components.
  • Ability to work with and influence senior stakeholders within the business, acting as a strategic M&BD adviser to the firm.
  • Capable of building and maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders, fostering open and transparent communication channels.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills and attention to detail to deliver impactive, persuasive and meaningful outputs.
  • Ability to work effectively under pressure in high-stake situations, such as crisis management and strategic planning, inspiring trust and confidence among colleagues and clients.
  • Commercially minded approach to work and ability to think strategically to execute firmwide, M&BD and client objectives.
  • Delivers effective coaching and mentoring to junior members of the team, defining clear objectives and identifying training opportunities.
  • Ability to devise and deliver interesting and persuasive presentations to large groups.
  • Experience of creating and managing a high performing and cohesive team.

We offer a competitive salary, hybrid working, and a range of benefits, including access to free onsite parking, BUPA, income protection cover, and a minimum of 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays per year.


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