Corporate Development Manager

DAC Beachcroft LLP; Remote; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in the UK is looking for a Corporate Development Manager to drive strategic growth initiatives within key sectors like Retail and Transport. This role involves market analysis, project delivery, and executive-level reporting. Ideal candidates will have experience in insurance but strong analytical skills and a confident communication style are vital. This position offers flexibility, a comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for growth and progression.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Income protection insurance

Discounted gym membership

Opportunities for professional growth

Social events

Qualifications

• Proven experience in insurance as a broker or manager is desirable but not essential.
• Excellent analytical skills to translate data into actionable insights.
• Strong understanding of the Retail and/or Transport & Logistics sectors is useful.

Responsibilities

• Support analysis, planning, and delivery of corporate development initiatives.
• Drive execution of the Corporate Insurance & Risk strategy.
• Undertake market and competitor analysis.
• Prepare high-quality reports for executive decision-making.
• Monitor sector trends for future planning.

Skills

Experience in insurance (broker or manager)

Understanding of Retail and/or Transport & Logistics sectors

Analytical skills

Confident communicator

Organisational abilities

Proactive and multi-tasking

Job description

Corporate Development Manager

Department: CSG - Business Operations (Audit / Risk / Client Account Management / Finance / People / Procurement / Property and Facilities / Sales and BD / IT)

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Remote - England and Wales

Description

We are seeking two dynamic and commercially minded Corporate Development Managers to join our Corporate Insurance & Risk function. This is a pivotal role in shaping, executing, and delivering strategic initiatives that further strengthen our position as sector leaders in the delivery of claims handling, litigation and regulatory solutions to the corporate sector.

Working closely with senior stakeholders across the business, and reporting to the Corporate Development Director, you will lead and support business development opportunities that will drive disciplined growth—particularly within key sectors of Retail, Transport & Logistics, Construction Infrastructure & Utilities, Manufacturing, and Leisure & Hospitality.

What you will do?

• Support analysis, planning, and delivery of corporate development initiatives within designated sectors, to provide strategic growth;
• Support the development and execution of the Corporate Insurance & Risk strategy to align with business objectives;
• Undertake market, competitor, and portfolio analysis—particularly within the defined sectors;
• Drive cross-functional project delivery, working with Client Account Managers, and external partners;
• Evaluate opportunities to inform the sales pipeline of opportunities across Corporate Insurance & Risk;
• Prepare high‑quality reports, business cases, and presentations for executive-level decision-making;
• Monitor sector trends and provide strategic insight to inform future planning and potential partnerships.

Who you are

• Proven experience in insurance either as a broker, insurance manager, or within business development is desirable but not essential;
• Strong understanding of the Retail and/or Transport & Logistics sectors is desirable;
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insight;
• Confident communicator able to influence stakeholders at all levels;
• Highly organised, proactive, and comfortable managing multiple priorities simultaneously;
• Adept at working in a fast-paced environment and driving tangible outcomes.

What's in it for you?

• Play a key role in shaping the future of our Corporate Insurance & Risk strategy;
• Work closely with senior leadership and gain exposure to high-impact projects;
• Opportunity to work with some of the leading corporate brands in the UK and support them on their growth;
• High levels of flexibility and a great work life balance - https://jobs.dacbeachcroft.com/whats-in-it-for-you/
• A well-rounded remuneration package (which includes private medical insurance, income protection insurance and discounted gym membership, amongst many other benefits)
• Opportunities for growth and progression including professional funding
• In person and remote social events
• Opportunity to get involved in a range of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) activities

We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, which aligns closely to our cultural principles (Determined, Clear, Creative and Supportive). If you are excited about this role and being part of our culture, but your past experience does not align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles!