BD, Marketing & Communications Market Insights

As we move into February, it's refreshing to leave any January blues well and truly behind us. January may have kept us busy, but February has arrived with an even stronger start—bringing a surge of new job opportunities. We have roles coming through at all levels, signalling a busy and exciting month ahead!

We also recently released our H1 2025 salary guide – download your copy here if you haven’t already!

Below is an update on each of our markets:

Legal BD & Marketing - Permanent

We’ve seen a noticeable rise in senior-level positions, with several Head of and Director-level roles having recently hit the market.

This trend is set to continue during February, as more high-level opportunities are expected to emerge across both Marketing/Communications & Business Development. We're especially keen to engage with senior-level candidates who are looking for their next senior leadership opportunity.

At the non-management end of the market, we're seeing a shift as clients are actively uplifting salaries to remain competitive and attract top talent. In fact, we’ve recently seen some Senior Executive level roles which are now competing with Manager-level salaries, reflecting the increasing demand for high-level expertise across legal business development and marketing.

We have a full range of opportunities available, including roles in BD, Events, Client Relationship Management, and Bids.

Whether you're looking to make your next move or explore new opportunities, there's a broad mix of roles to match a variety of skill sets and career aspirations.

Now is a great time to explore the market and take advantage of these competitive salary offerings!

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Legal BD & Marketing - Interim and Contract

Traditionally January can be a quieter month for contracts as most processes close off prior to the year end and true to form this was the case this year too.

On a positive note, we've seen a a surge in new contract roles this month, particularly at the manager level across BD & Marketing.

Additionally, several clients have shown interest in fixed-term contract (FTC) options for critical hires, especially where permanent searches have taken longer than anticipated. This is an encouraging trend, offering candidates the opportunity to experience the role, team, and company culture before committing long-term.

Looking ahead, February and March are expected to bring a wave of new interim opportunities across various sectors. It’s an ideal time for candidates seeking a fresh start or a career shift through an FTC or FTC-to-perm role.

If you’re interested in exploring interim opportunities, please reach out to Marguerite.

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Practice & Consultancy BD & Marketing

The first couple of weeks of 2025 were quiet, but that's not unusual. We often find that clients finalise their recruitment budgets in early January. However, job flow across BD and marketing has picked up significantly over the past few weeks.

There’s a clear demand from practice and consulting firms looking to strengthen their client development programs this year. So, if you are a BD & Marketing professional working in this space, now could be the perfect time to think about a new opportunity!

Contact Natalie to explore opportunities in Practice & Consultancy.

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