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Our client is seeking an experienced Head of Family Law to lead their growing team in Romford, East London. The department handles a full spectrum of family law matters, including private family cases and public law proceedings such as care work representing both children and parents. The Role This senior role is ideal for a proactive and strategically minded solicitor who can lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team while maintaining their own client caseload. You will be responsible for shaping the department’s direction, ensuring consistent high-quality service, and driving business development across both private and public family law matters. Key Responsibilities • Lead and manage the family law team, providing guidance, supervision, and mentoring to solicitors and support staff • Oversee complex caseloads in both private and public law, including care proceedings, divorce, financial settlements, and children matters • Ensure the department operates efficiently, meets regulatory and compliance standards, and maintains exceptional client service • Develop and implement business development strategies, including client retention, referral networks, and marketing initiatives • Monitor departmental performance, fee generation, and profitability against agreed targets • Maintain hands-on involvement in high-value or sensitive cases to lead by example • Support training, professional development, and succession planning within the team The Candidate • Qualified solicitor with 5+ years PQE in family law, with experience across private and public law • Proven leadership experience, ideally managing a team of solicitors or fee earners • Exceptional advocacy, drafting, and technical legal skills • Strong commercial acumen with experience meeting financial and business development targets • Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organisational skills • Confident managing sensitive and complex client matters, including high-profile care proceedings • Ability to drive a positive team culture, motivate colleagues, and implement best practice Benefits • Leadership position with autonomy and influence over the department • Opportunity to work on complex, high-value family law matters • Supportive and collaborative senior management environment • Career development and long-term progression opportunities Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal Recruitment Limited. Please Note: Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days please assume your application has been unsuccessful

Job title Business Development Manager Location: Hybrid – one day at head office in Berkshire home working, travel to sites in Kent, Essex & London Salary: Basic salary £45k OTE £75k Hours: Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5.00pm Why Join? My client is a leading commercial cleaning company, committed to providing over 400 customers with an excellent cleaning service at a competitive price. Established in 1999, they provide a professional, fully comprehensive cleaning provision across Southern England in sectors that include schools, offices, medical and leisure facilities. Despite our fast growth, we still care about every customer, every contract and every member of staff. They pride ourselves on our attention to detail and delivery of a thorough, reliable high-quality service. The Opportunity Reporting to the Head of Sales & Marketing, they are looking for an ambitious Business Development Manager to join their expanding sales team and drive their growth even further. Your primary focus will be to build a solid pipeline of new business, establishing strong relationships with prospective clients, assisting our continued expansion. What You’ll Be Doing • Prospecting & Business Development: Spend two days a week identifying and targeting new business opportunities, • Appointments & Leads: Book a set number of qualified appointments each week, with a focus on specific geographic areas, • Lead Management: In addition to individual prospecting efforts, the company generated a significant number of inbound leads last year (circa £2.5m per BDM) which you would need to qualify and book, • Customer Site Visits: Travel to customer locations to attend meetings, survey buildings, and provide tailored quotes for cleaning services, • Negotiation & Objection Handling: Navigate objections and negotiate pricing effectively, • Relationship Building: Build lasting business relationships, managing the sales process from lead to close, • Market Insight: Stay up to date with industry trends, competitor activities, and emerging opportunities, • Collaboration: Work closely with our operations team to ensure smooth contract transitions and successful mobilisation, • Sales Maximisation: Undertake other tasks to optimise sales revenue and achieve targets. About you They are looking for an experienced Business Development Manager (preferably in the cleaning/FM sector) who thrives on challenge and enjoys the satisfaction of closing high-value deals. You will have strong communication skills, both written and verbal, Self-drive and tenacity to pursue new opportunities and possess an ability to work well as part of a team What You’ll Need • A solid background in direct sales (experience in cleaning or similar industries is a plus), • Experience of selling a service (preferably in the cleaning/FM industry), • Proven success selling contracts valued at £1.5m+ annually (80% inbound leads), • A proven track record in prospecting and closing deals, • Experience in the education or medical sectors would be an advantage, but not essential, • A valid UK driver’s license, • The right to work in the UK and satisfactory references What they can offer you Flexibility in work hours and location (average of 1 day in the office, 4 days working from home/out in the field) Company vehicle or mileage allowance iPad, laptop and Company mobile phone Competitive salary with an attractive commission structure Up to 27 days’ annual leave (depending on length of service) NEST pension scheme Opportunities for training, professional development and career progression Quarterly employee recognition awards A friendly and inclusive working culture Regular team events and employee perks Free parking and refreshments when in the office An inclusive, equal opportunities workplace where diversity is valued and everyone is welcome Fairford Associates operates as an Employment Agency introducing work-seekers to client employers for direct employment by those employers. Please view our latest jobs on our website and follow us on Linkedin and Twitter. We do try to reply to each application personally, however as we receive a high number of applications for each role, we handle it is not always possible to do this. Therefore, if we do not contact you within seven days your application for this particular role has not been successful. However, we have retained your CV and we will advise you of future roles that may be of interest

Head of Design Technology (Engineering Specialist) – September 2026 Start Location: East London Salary: MPS/UPS + TLR (dependent on experience) Contract: Full Time | Permanent Principal Education is recruiting on behalf of a well-regarded secondary school in East London for an experienced and ambitious Head of Design Technology specialising in Engineering to join the school from September 2026. This is an excellent opportunity for a strong DT practitioner with proven leadership experience and a specialism in Engineering to lead and develop a successful department within a supportive and forward-thinking school environment. The school is specifically seeking candidates with a strong Engineering background — applications from general DT teachers without Engineering expertise are unlikely to be considered. The Role Lead and manage the Design Technology department across KS3–KS5 Deliver high-quality Engineering and DT lessons that drive excellent student outcomes Develop curriculum planning, assessment and departmental strategy Support and mentor staff within the department Maintain high standards of teaching, learning and behaviour Contribute to whole-school improvement and enrichment opportunities The Ideal Candidate Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) Strong experience teaching Engineering within Design Technology Previous middle leadership or departmental leadership experience Proven track record of strong GCSE and/or A Level outcomes Confident curriculum leader with excellent organisational skills Passionate about practical learning and student achievement The School Offers Supportive and collaborative leadership team Well-resourced DT and Engineering facilities Opportunities for progression and professional development Strong behaviour systems and positive school culture If you are an experienced DT leader with an Engineering specialism looking for your next opportunity in East London, we would love to hear from you

We are recruiting a Global Head of Business Development to support our world renowned Finance practice. Our Marketing team contributes to the setting and achievement of the firm's business objectives, which include supporting our partners and associates in their pursuit of becoming our clients' trus

Head of Development and Partnerships. You will bring experience across a range of fundraising approaches and the ability to make the most of a mix of commercial streams. First round of interviews will take place on Wednesday, 27 May 2026.

Interim Head of Development Management. You will ensure that development is delivered in line with the Council’s Local Plan and wider corporate priorities, shaping both the long-term direction and day-to-day performance of the service. Provide expert professional advice on complex and high-profile

My client is looking for a new Head of Sales and Business Development for their Light Capital Manufacturing business based in West Yorkshire. A hands off approach from the Managing Director, ie ownership of the job. Execution of a sales plan that has flexibility if required.

Head of Business Development - 3PL Retail and Ecommerce. My client is a well known global 3PL brand who are going through a period of growth within their Ecommerce and Retail sector. You must have previous experience as a Senior Business Development Manager within a Third Party Logistics environment

Our client is seeking a Senior Sales & Business Development Manager (Head of Sales & Business Development UK & RoI) to lead growth across the UK & Ireland, focused on MOD, defence primes, systems integrators and key government stakeholders operating within the simulation, training and interoperabili

Head of Business Development – ESG & Sustainability Data. I’m supporting a leading ESG and Sustainability data provider in hiring a Head of Business Development to lead their commercial and marketing teams. Head of Business Development - ESG & Sustainability.

A long-established UK manufacturer is seeking a hands-on leader in product design to drive innovation from concept to production.You will be responsible for improving processes, mentoring a team, and ensuring design integrity.The ideal candidate will have a strong background in mechanical engineerin

We’re looking for a Head of Legacy Development to lead delivery of the National Trust’s Legacy Development team, meeting ambitious long‑term growth targets and building on the success of an established, high performing team. Reporting to the Head of Public Fundraising, you’ll be part of a po

Head of Professional Development Solutions. Reporting to the Technical Director in Technical Client Services, you will serve as the Head of Practice Development, combining strategic leadership with hands-on delivery as a Senior Practice Development Lawyer (PDL) within a designated business unit. SVP

Head of Business Development – Private Sector (UK). You will manage the full sales cycle, build strong client relationships, and lead a team of two Business Development Managers to achieve ambitious growth targets. A leading UK and Ireland provider of integrated facilities services is seeking a se

Head of Business Development – Trades & Labour –. Rec2 Recruitment specifically focuses on the placement of experienced Recruitment Professionals in the Built Environment, Engineering, and Energy sector. This is a senior, hands-on role suited to a commercially driven business development profess

Alongside this, you’ll provide strategic oversight of professional standards systems, including chartership, course accreditation and CPD, ensuring they operate effectively, maintain quality, and continue to strengthen the profession. Head of Learning & Development. This is a pivotal role within a

Head of Data Centres (Development & Strategy). We’re remote‑first and proud of it! But of course, given the physical nature of the role, there will be travel involved. Strong technical knowledge of large‑scale AI/HPC deployments—power density, liquid cooling, high‑speed networking.

Head of Business Development – Print for Events. Job Title: Head of Business Development – Print for Events. We have a great opportunity to join an established printing company that has been offering its expertise to a range of brands for decades.

Leap29 are recruiting for a Head of Engineering for utility scale renewables, where you will oversee multi disciplinary engineering and project development teams and shape the future of clean energy. As Head of Engineering, you will be responsible for the end-to-end technical delivery of renewable e

We are seeking an experienced and driven quality professional to join our Radiopharma business as the Head of Facility Business Development, a critical leadership role supporting the expansion of our international business. This position will play a key role in enabling the growth of the Radiopharma

Defence-focused Head of Business Development. Head of Business Development – Defence / Secure Technology. Commercial strategy, pipeline development and revenue growth.

The Head of Business Development will develop outstanding customer relationships, build brand value and work closely with other members of the business to deliver sales and ensure the continued delivery of services that exceed customer expectations. As Head of Business Development, you will play a c

Annual development budget plus 3 days of professional development leave. You should have internalised our P&L and be able to mental‑math your way through real‑time calculations of the impact of different deal structures in live negotiations. You’ll negotiate these partnerships on behalf of E

A national law firm in the UK is seeking a Head of Practice Development. This full-time position offers competitive benefits including medical insurance and flexible working arrangements. The successful candidate will lead the Practice Development team, drive firmwide knowledge initiatives, and mana

A unique opportunity for a Director / Vice President of Business Development in a dynamic company with significant growth plans in Europe. Ideal candidates will possess strong leadership and communication skills, with a proven record in sales and business development.

A leading estate and letting agency in Newcastle is looking for a skilled Head of Property Management. This is a full-time position with an excellent package, including up to £35k basic with OTE of £40k plus.

The ideal candidate will have worked with the Public Sector and will provide the following: Leadership to the Development Management and Enforcement functions of the Council to make a significant contribution to the positive growth and regeneration of the Borough through the innovative and practical

This is a leadership role within the Corporate Partnerships team, responsible for driving the acquisition of new corporate supporters and leading the Business Development function alongside the Head of Corporate Partnerships – Partnership Development to ensure a unified corporate partnerships stra

You will be responsible for leading innovation, design and development of new products as well as helping to evaluate market insights, customer needs and technological advantages to make sure our client maintains their competitive edge and will continue to grow. Previous examples of how you’ve gen

As the Head of Energy Strategic Development, you’ll have strategic oversight of and ensure compliance with funder obligations across an expanding advice and advocacy remit as well as the development and implementation of our network-wide energy advice strategy. Some of our roles attract a high vol

The organisation is seeking an experienced and strategic Head of Assets and Development to lead the e.

Understanding of Software as a Medical Device (SaMD) principles and regulatory context. Reporting to the CTO and collaborating closely with cross‑functional leaders, you will oversee the day‑to‑day operations of the engineering team—ensuring high performance, strong alignment, and delivery o

Head of Global Blockchain Research & Development. Sign in to set job alerts for “Head of Business Development” roles. You will be responsible for ensuring that the business development colleagues are fully supported, motivated, coached, and capable of successfully winning new customers whilst re

Head of Business Development - Advanced Composite Manufacturing | Defence / Aerospace. You'll bring a proven background in aerospace or defence business development, experience securing complex £1M+ programmes, an established OEM/Tier 1 network, and a strong understanding of advanced composite manu

The Head of Clinical Contracts and Service Development is responsible for the operational leadership and oversight of primary care clinical contracts across Havering Health Ltd. Provide oversight on development of all clinical services including set up of new hubs with services team, ensuring timely

This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of learning and development within a high‑profile business committed to delivering exceptional experiences. Head of Learning and Development UK873944/LI. Head of Learning & Development.

Memcom Recruitment is looking for a Head of Learning & Development to lead the growth of the Chartered Institute of Ergonomics and Human Factors' professional development portfolio. The ideal candidate will have experience in managing professional learning programmes, building partnerships, and poss

That’s why we’re looking for a Head of Network Development who will ensure the installation of new high-power charging stations in the UK. As Head of Network Development at Allego, you will lead the expansion of our ultra-fast charging network across the UK. As one of Europe’s leading EV charg

You will drive business development strategies for the business unit with a strategic aim of maximising profitable revenue, building new business pipelines, and increasing share of wallet from existing clients. The Head of Business Development is responsible for planning, directing, and managing bus

Candidates should have over 5 years of software development experience, strong leadership skills, and knowledge of healthcare tech. A healthcare technology firm is seeking a Head of Development to oversee and enhance the engineering team. This position supports remote work and offers equity in the c

The ideal candidate will have worked with the Public Sector and will provide the following: Leadership to the Development Management and Enforcement functions of the Council to make a significant contribution to the positive growth and regeneration of the Borough through the innovative and practical

A cloud communications solutions provider is seeking a Head of Software Development to lead their teams in delivering cloud native software solutions. The ideal candidate will drive the strategic direction of products, manage development teams, and promote best practices in software development. Thi

To support this and to build Saab's position within the UK market, the Head of BD & Sales conducts business intelligence, as part of the Competitive and Market Intelligence (CMI) process, and business development work in relation to set responsibilities to provide input to commercial proposals and t

Support development of products, ingredients, packaging, and processes. Strong knowledge of UK retail environment. You will Lead the NPD and Process Development function, ensuring projects align with customer needs and business priorities.

The Head of Software Development is a leadership role accountable for the successful development and delivery of cloud native software and services. Head of Software Development for a major cloud communications solutions provider - Circa £110k base salary plus benefits - Berkshire (some flex for ho

Head of Business Development – Financial Services / Compliance. As Head of Business Development, you’ll:. Lead, coach, and develop a team of Business Development Managers to exceed revenue and sales targets.

Head of Group Sustainability Development UK – Midlands preferred (national remit). A highly successful, privately owned UK manufacturing group operating across multiple construction product brands is seeking to appoint a Head of Group Sustainability Development. Approximately 80% of the role is ex

A leading compliance consultancy is seeking a Head of Business Development to drive growth and inspire a high-performing team. This hybrid role in London offers competitive compensation, extensive benefits, and the chance to significantly influence business direction.