Marketing and Business Development Manager

Marketing and Business Development Manager

Belfast or Dungannon (Hybrid)

40- 50K

MCS Group is delighted to be partnering with a leading Professional Services Firm who are looking for a Marketing and Business Development Manager to join their team.

As part of its next phase of growth, the organisation is seeking an experienced Marketing & Business Development Manager to lead and deliver its marketing strategy. Reporting to the Managing Director, this high-impact role will drive brand positioning, market visibility and revenue growth, translating strategic priorities into measurable campaigns across both Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.

Core Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver the firm's end-to-end marketing and business development strategy, aligned to firmwide and practice-level priorities, with clear ownership of performance targets and ROI.

• Drive digital growth and lead generation across websites (NI & ROI), SEO/SEM, paid media, email marketing and social channels, supported by robust KPI tracking and monthly performance reporting.

• Own and evolve the firm's brand and market positioning, ensuring consistent, high-quality messaging, thought leadership and content aligned to core values and strategic objectives.

• Enable revenue growth through business development support, including pitches, tenders, cross-selling initiatives, legal directory submissions and sector engagement.

• Strengthen client engagement and profile through CRM management, targeted campaigns, PR, media relations, events, sponsorships and strategic partnerships.

• Lead and inspire a high-performing marketing function, managing budget, agencies and internal stakeholders to deliver measurable commercial impact.

Essential Criteria

• 3+ years' marketing experience, preferably within legal or professional services, demonstrable legal industry knowledge, proven track record across brand, digital, BD enablement and content.
• Excellent writing and editing, confident with CRM, Mailchimp, Google Ads, analytics, and social platforms.
• Degree in marketing, communications, or related field.
• Commercially astute, innovative and creative, detail-focused, collaborative, and deadline-driven. Able to manage multiple priorities and uphold high standards. Comfortable engaging with external partners, networks, and community groups.

To speak in absolute confidence about this position please send an up to date CV via the link provided or contact Zara Waring, Specialist Consultant at MCS Group on 028 969 355 27

If you have a disability which means you require assistance at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us directly to discuss. MCS Group is committed to providing equality of opportunity to all.