Marketing & Business Development Manager

Job Overview
Marketing & Business Development Manager job in East Grinstead with a RIBA-chartered practice, suited to a built environment marketing or BD professional. The role will support business development, bids, marketing and sector positioning across residential growth sectors, expert witness services, healthcare, mixed-use and remediation projects. This position offers access to senior leadership and involvement in shaping future growth.

Role & Responsibilities

* Support business development strategy with Directors

* Identify opportunities through market and policy research

* Build relationships across residential development sectors

* Lead bids, EOIs and framework submissions

* Manage digital, PR, awards and editorial activity

Develop bid collateral including case studies, CVs, project sheets and presentations. Coordinate photography, project storytelling, thought leadership, website updates and outward-facing materials.

Support marketing and BD activity for expert witness services with legal and insurance sector contacts. Represent the practice at industry events, networking functions and sector forums.

Skills & Experience Required

* Built environment marketing or BD experience

* Strong residential development sector understanding

* Experience supporting bids and tenders

* Excellent written and verbal communication skills

* Adobe InDesign, PowerPoint or Keynote proficiency

Knowledge of Build to Rent, Later Living, affordable housing or mixed-use sectors would be advantageous. Familiarity with public sector procurement, CRM systems, bid platforms or marketing analytics tools would be beneficial.

Salary & Benefits
Competitive salary, dependent on experience. Benefits include hybrid working, access to senior leadership, varied sector exposure, a collaborative team environment and long-term progression opportunities.

About Hunter Dunning
Hunter Dunning is a specialist property and built environment recruitment consultancy established in 2004, focused on quality and long-term partnerships in the UK and Ireland property and construction market. We specialise in full lifecycle property recruitment, covering architecture, interior design, surveying, land and planning, fire safety and wider construction roles.

Apply Section
If you meet the criteria above, send us your CV and portfolio. We receive a large number of applications so if you do not hear back within 7 days consider your application unsuccessful this time. We will keep a copy of your details on file for future vacancies. All applications are handled in strict confidence.

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