--- title: 'Senior Business Development Manager at Foot Anstey LLP' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/senior-business-development-manager-foot-anstey-llp-bristol-brkrnh3t7jcq' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-11' --- # Senior Business Development Manager at Foot Anstey LLP - **Company:** Foot Anstey LLP - **Location:** Bristol, United Kingdom / Exeter, United Kingdom - **Posted:** 2026-07-28 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-11 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/footanstey/jobs/8648429002 ## Job description Job Title:  Senior Business Development Manager Ready to take your career to the next level? We’re one of the UK’s most forward-thinking law firms, built on a foundation of innovation, collaboration, and ambition. Join us, and let’s shape the future together. Being refreshingly human starts with how we hire. We believe a diverse mix of perspectives makes us stronger - not just as a business, but in creating a culture where we all feel we truly belong and can thrive. That’s why we’re committed to removing barriers and creating fair opportunities for everyone. - We are in a period of exclusive direct sourcing for this role and are not currently accepting applications from recruitment agencies. ________________________________________ ## The role in 60 seconds - Role: Senior Business Development Manager - Sectors: Private Equity, Islamic Finance, Corporate, Banking and Finance - Team: Client Development - Location: Hybrid working from Bristol or Exeter - Working Pattern: Full-time - Why this role matters: This is more than a business development role. It's an opportunity to influence the direction of some of our most important sectors, build lasting relationships with high-profile clients and collaborate with senior stakeholders to deliver sustainable growth. If you enjoy turning market insight into commercial opportunity and want to see the impact of your work, this role offers exactly that. ________________________________________ ## What you’ll do As a senior member of the team, you'll partner with sector leaders, client relationship partners and lawyers to drive growth across our Private Equity and Islamic Finance sectors, Corporate practice and Banking & Finance offerings. In this role, you'll: - Lead and deliver strategic business development plans that support sector and firm-wide growth objectives. - Work closely with sector leaders to identify, prioritise and pursue new market opportunities. - Develop and execute targeted client and sector initiatives that strengthen relationships and drive revenue growth. - Create compelling capability statements, client-facing collateral and value propositions that showcase the firm's expertise and differentiate us in the market. - Develop, maintain and analyse target lists, using financial and market insight to identify opportunities, trends and gaps. - Support and lead client planning activity for strategically important accounts, helping deepen relationships and expand service delivery. - Drive collaboration across practice areas, ensuring clients benefit from the full breadth of Foot Anstey's expertise. - Work alongside our Communications and Marketing teams to deliver impactful campaigns, thought leadership and sector-focused activity. - Monitor, analyse and report on sector performance, pipeline activity and return on investment, providing insight to stakeholders and leadership teams. - Support client feedback initiatives, translating insight into actionable improvements that enhance client experience and support retention. - Share best practice across the wider BD team, acting as a trusted adviser and mentor to colleagues where appropriate. This is a highly visible role that combines strategic thinking, relationship building and hands-on delivery, giving you the opportunity to influence business growth at both a sector and firm-wide level. ________________________________________ ## What we’re looking for We're looking for a commercially minded business development professional who enjoys building relationships, influencing stakeholders and turning strategic plans into measurable results. You'll bring: - Proven experience in a business development role within professional services or a similarly relationship-driven environment. - Experience developing and delivering sector-focused or client-led growth initiatives. - Strong commercial and financial acumen, with the ability to identify opportunities and assess potential return on investment. - Exceptional stakeholder management skills and experience working with senior leaders to drive strategic objectives. - Excellent account management and client relationship skills. - Strong analytical capabilities, with the ability to interpret data and translate insight into action. - Outstanding organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to create compelling client-facing content and presentations. - A collaborative approach and proven ability to work effectively across teams and disciplines. - A proactive, resilient and solutions-focused mindset, with the confidence to challenge and influence constructively. - A track record of delivering against objectives and contributing to measurable business growth. Experience within the legal sector would be advantageous, although we're equally interested in hearing from candidates with relevant experience from other professional services environments. ________________________________________ What if I don't tick every box? We're not box tickers. We appreciate the need for everyone to find a role that challenges them and gives them room for growth. If you bring transferable skills and a fresh perspective, we’d love to hear from you. If this role excites you and you have the skills to succeed, we encourage you to apply. ________________________________________ Join a seriously ambitious firm At Foot Anstey, we’re committed to making a difference for our people, our clients, and society. Here’s what makes us stand out: - An ambitious growth strategy that opens up opportunities for our people to make their mark. - A client base that spans household names, thriving startups, and ambitious enterprises. - A culture built on our values of being refreshingly human, entrepreneurial, inclusive and collaborative. - A strong focus on being a responsible business with a commitment to sustainability and giving back to our communities. - Comprehensive professional development and training – whatever your role and level we have training that will support you to achieve your goals. ________________________________________ Progressive benefits tailored to you We believe our people are our greatest asset. That’s why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your professional growth and personal wellbeing, including: - Competitive salary and performance-linked bonus. - Enhanced parental leave policies. - Private healthcare and wellbeing initiatives. - An open, flexible working environment. - [Find out more about our benefits and work environment here](https://www.footanstey.com/careers/life-at-foot-anstey/) ________________________________________ Ready to apply? - Hit the "Apply Now" button. - Send us your CV and a quick note on why this role is perfect for you. - Our team will review your application and be in touch, whatever the outcome. - Invited for interview? - With a straightforward process typically involving two interviews, our talent acquisition team will guide you through every step, ensuring you feel confident and prepared to show us what you can do. - We want you to be able to showcase your talent and to feel comfortable being yourself throughout the process. If there’s anything we can do to support you or make things more accessible, just let us know – you can tell us at any stage of the process. - If you’d like to visit our offices prior to your interview or would like help testing your kit for your virtual interview, just let us know. Let’s make your next career move the start of something extraordinary. ## About Foot Anstey LLP ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Foot Anstey is a UK national law firm that provides legal and business advice across multiple sectors, aiming to become its clients’ most trusted adviser. - **Entity Type**: Private (Limited Liability Partnership) - **Headquarters**: Exeter, United Kingdom (with additional offices in Bristol, Plymouth, Southampton, and London) - **Founded**: Not publicly available - **Founders**: Not publicly available ## Core Business - Primary industry/industries: Legal services, with sector specialisms including Energy & Infrastructure, Islamic Finance, Private Equity, Developer, and Employment. - Target customers: B2B – enterprises, developers, financial institutions, private equity firms, and other commercial clients. - Mission or purpose statement: “Powering ambition” – helping clients and people achieve what’s important to them. ## Products & Services - **Energy & Infrastructure Advisory**: Legal counsel for energy projects, infrastructure development, and regulatory matters. - **Developer Services**: Support for property developers, including planning, commercial property, and construction law. - **Islamic Finance**: Specialised advice on Sharia-compliant finance structures and transactions. - **Private Equity**: Legal services for private equity deals, fund formation, and M&A. - **Employment Law**: Advice on employment contracts, disputes, and HR matters. - **Commercial Property**: Transactions, leasing, and property management legal support. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly available (private LLP) - **Key Metric**: Not disclosed – the firm has grown organically over the past decade without mergers, and in May 2023 set out an ambitious four-year strategy to scale further. - **Notable Investors/Partners**: No external investors (partner-owned). Partners include Martin Hirst (Managing Partner), Karen Bates (Partner & Chair of Board), Felix Hebblethwaite (CFO), Stephen Arnold (Chief Client Officer), and others. - **Growth Signals**: Organic growth trajectory; launched a new four-year strategy in 2023; expanded offices; invested in culture and benefits (e.g., fertility health partnership with Fertifa). ## Competitive Advantages - **Organic growth**: Has maintained a strong, consistent culture and client focus by growing organically rather than through mergers. - **Sector-focused advisers**: Deep understanding of specific industries (Energy, Islamic Finance, Private Equity, etc.) providing tailored advice. - **“Refreshingly human” culture**: Emphasis on collaboration, trust, and support, which attracts and retains talent and builds long-term client relationships. ## Strategic Focus - Current priorities: Execution of the four-year strategy announced in May 2023 to evolve and scale the firm, while preserving its culture and sector expertise. - Ongoing investment in people, innovation, and responsible business practices (sustainability, diversity & inclusion). ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: Described as “seriously ambitious” yet “refreshingly human” – collaborative, supportive, and inclusive. New joiners often highlight the friendliness and real support from day one. - **Flexibility**: Hybrid working model (not explicitly stated but implied by roles in multiple offices). Dog-friendly offices, flexible hours, and the option to buy/sell holiday. - **Benefits (from [footanstey.com/careers/life-at-foot-anstey/our-benefits/](https://www.footanstey.com/careers/life-at-foot-anstey/our-benefits/))**: - *Parental leave*: 6 months fully paid for primary and secondary carers. - *Fertility & hormonal health*: Up to £15,000 lifetime funding via Fertifa for all employees. - *Sabbatical*: 4 weeks fully paid every 5 years, with additional spending money. - *Private medical insurance* (fully funded) and digital GP access. - *Pension*: 5% employer contribution (when employee contributes 3%). - *Holiday*: 28 days + option to buy up to 5 extra days. - *Volunteering*: 2 paid days per year. - *Emergency back-up care*: 10 funded days for child/elder care. - *Life assurance*: 5x salary. - *Wellness*: Yoga, massages, Pilates, eye tests, flu vaccines. - **Development**: Strong career paths for lawyers, early careers (traineeships, apprenticeships), and business professionals with real scope to innovate. ## Sources 1. [footanstey.com – Homepage](https://www.footanstey.com/) 2. [footanstey.com – Careers](https://www.footanstey.com/careers/) 3. [footanstey.com – About Us](https://www.footanstey.com/about/) 4. [footanstey.com – Culture](https://www.footanstey.com/careers/life-at-foot-anstey/our-culture/) 5. 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