Head of Business Development, Marketing, and Communications
Location: Dublin, Ireland
Osborne Executive Search is working exclusively with a leading Irish professional services firm, to appoint a Head of Business Development, Marketing and Communication. This role is positioned within the Business Support division, reporting to the Partner overseeing Business Development. Leading a small team, the successful candidate will spearhead the strategic direction of all business development, marketing, and communications, ensuring alignment with the firm’s brand guidelines and budget. Ideal applicants will bring a strong background in professional services, with exceptional business development and project management skills with the ability to lead a team effectively. They should also excel at influencing key senior partners and demonstrate the following: A proactive approach with a commitment to upholding high standards and driving growth as required. Strategic vision, innovation, and strong communication skills, coupled with excellent team leadership abilities. The confidence to take initiative, inspire trust, and project authority. A composed presence, staying calm and level-headed in challenging situations.
Key Responsibilities:
Business Development:
Identify new strategic areas of focus aligned with the firm’s goals.
Develop and implement Business Development and Client Relationship Plans, setting clear targets and tracking success.
Regularly review progress with senior partners, reprioritising as necessary.
Support the preparation of tenders, pitches, newsletters, brochures, website content, articles, and directory submissions.
Provide training in business development, networking, and presentation skills.
Marketing:
Advise on and assist with the execution of marketing strategies, including CRM systems, website updates, social media, newsletters, articles, and directory submissions.
Events:
Lead on the organisation of client events such as seminars, webinars, and networking gatherings.
Communications:
Ensure consistent, effective internal and external communication of the firm’s strategic vision and services.
Skills and Experience:
Substantial experience in business development, marketing, and communications, ideally within the professional services or legal sectors.
Proven success in driving business growth and achieving set targets.
Demonstrated leadership experience with a history of managing high-performing teams.
Preferable: Knowledge of the legal sector, including industry trends and client expectations.
Strong educational background demonstrating continuous professional improvement
Expertise in client relationship management, especially with high-value clients.
Track record of successful marketing campaigns and communication strategies.
Familiarity with CRM systems, marketing tools, and analytics platforms.
Personal Attributes:
Strategic, forward-thinking, with the ability to anticipate market trends.
Results-oriented, with a strong focus on achieving measurable outcomes.
Exceptional interpersonal skills, able to establish rapport and collaborate at all levels.
Adaptable and resilient, maintaining a steady demeanour under pressure.
Unwavering integrity and commitment to the firm’s core values.
A creative problem-solver with a meticulous eye for detail.
This is an excellent opportunity for a marketing, communications and business development leader to make a lasting impact in a well-established firm, shaping its future and driving sustained growth. The opportunity will ideally appeal to a senior marketer with an impressive well-rounded track record who holds a deputy lead role and is now ready to take on a “Head of Division” position.
For further information please contact Aine Wallace, Executive Recruitment & Business Manager at aine.wallace@osborne.ie or submit your CV through the link provided. All applications and enquiries will be treated with the utmost confidentiality. or call Osborne Recruitment on 041 986 5058. If you are interested in finding out more about the above role and would like to be considered for this or other suitable roles that we may have available for your skill set – please attach your CV via the link provided. Please submit your updated CV in Word Format If you are living in Ireland and hold a VALID WORK PERMIT, we would love to hear from you, if however, you do not hold a valid work permit unfortunately we will not be in a position to assist you with your job search. Osborne are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
