Business Development Manager
Likely
Sponsorship likelihood
This employer has issued visas recently
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Salary
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£55,200
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 3556 (82% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £55,200, and Stewarts is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
This could also be SOC 2432 (Marketing and commercial managers) or SOC 3554 (Advertising and marketing associate professionals). We read the code off the advert, so it is our best guess, not the employer's.
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
3556 Sales accounts and business development managers Most likely code | £38,600 | £55,200 | £55,200 | £55,200 |
2432 Marketing and commercial managers Also possible | £35,000 | £40,000 | £45,100 | £50,100 |
3554 Advertising and marketing associate professionals Also possible | £33,400 | £41,700 | £41,700 | £41,700 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
Job title: Business Development Manager
Reporting to: Director of Business Development
Department: Business Development
Purpose of role: To support the Trust Disputes, Tax Disputes and Employment departments with developing and implementing their business development strategy. This role is focused on creating opportunities and delivering business development activity to drive the firm’s growth strategy. Working closely with practice heads, key partners and the Business Development Director, the role will provide support on various BD initiatives including the management of BD pipelines and cross-selling across existing relationships.
Hours: Permanent, full-time
Reviewed: October 2026
Job responsibilities:
- Contribute to the development and implementation of departmental BD plans, including providing experience-based advice and recommendations.
- Manage the execution of BD activities across the practices, coordinating with key partners to monitor and measure ROI and to plan and implement next steps.
- Work with fee-earners to identify opportunities in new markets and thereafter create and support the implementation of BD plans for client and revenue growth.
- Help plan, organise, support and follow up/debrief after both domestic and international BD trips. This would include liaising with colleagues in other teams and any geographical leads to ensure coordinated and cost-effective efforts.
- Liaise with key advisers and referrers across selected sectors to support on business development and cross-selling opportunities.
- Collaborate with the digital marketing team on the development, execution and follow up from campaigns so that they are an effective marketing and BD tool.
- Support the delivery of targeted events for key clients and referrers.
- Prepare pitches and manage the legal directory process for the practices.
Job skills and qualifications:
- In depth understanding of and experience in the legal market.
- Excellent communication skills at all levels.
- Experience in developing and executing BD plans and growth strategies.
- Experience in providing strategic input into business plans.
- Highly credible with the ability to influence and coach senior stakeholders.
- Strong organisational and administrative skills, attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects while prioritising time critical assignments.
- Ability to operate a market-driven approach including market assessment, market analysis and strategic relationship building.
- Effective relationship management, negotiating and interpersonal skills with a proven ability to interact and lead internal and external clients across all levels.
General skills:
- Well organised, uses initiative, prioritises appropriately, works proactively, shows attention to detail, manages own workload and meets deadlines.
- Has a positive “can do” approach, shows commercial awareness and represents the firm appropriately.
- Is commercially savvy and possesses a high level of communication skills.
- Team player who is respectful, positive, articulate, professional and sympathetic.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, with the confidence and ability to influence at all levels, building effective working relationships and using personal networks.
- Shows sound judgement and decision-making skills; acts within boundaries.
- Reflects the firm’s culture and shows commitment, passion and enthusiasm.
- Strong IT skills.
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with Stewarts, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
Sales accounts and business development managers (SOC 3556) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~448k in sample- Middle half £40,144–71,448
- Median £53,820
- Going rate £55,200
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £38,600–49,680
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Not necessarily. Stewarts holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 3556 going rate of £55,200. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.