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Professional Services

The right support staff is crucial for driving business growth and delivering exceptional client experiences. Our expert recruitment services connect you with top talent for key business services.

​We understand the unique demands of the professional services industry and the importance of recruiting candidates who not only possess the necessary skills but also align with your firm's culture and values.

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From Bid Managers to Business Development Directors, Marketing Directors to Heads of Sales, we specialise in sourcing exceptional professionals for a wide range of business services roles within law firms, financial services, property firms, and other professional services organisations.

Our headhunting expertise allows us to uncover the passive candidates that others can't reach, giving you access to a wider pool of top talent perfectly suited for your specific needs.


Partners Invested in Your Long-Term Success

We've weathered economic storms for decades, emerging as a sustainably-run firm built on enduring client partnerships. But what truly sets us apart is our employee-owned model - every consultant has skin in the game, driven to secure you talent that propels your business forward.

Ditch the transactional mindset. Our professional yet personable approach forges a collaborative relationship. We take the time to deeply understand your distinct culture and objectives. That insight allows us to custom-craft solutions precisely tailored to your unique hiring needs.

Elevate Your Support Team to New Heights

Is your professional services team falling short on delivering exceptional client experiences? Unlock a competitive edge by partnering with us to attract and retain the top marketing, bids, and client service professionals in your field. Our tailored recruitment solutions connect you with the talented support staff who make your team soar.

Reach out today to discuss strategically building a high-performing professional services team. Together, we'll identify the precise roles and candidate profiles that allow your client-facing workforce to focus on higher-value activities while delivering stellar service.

It's time to experience a new calibre of recruitment partnership.

Recent assignments include:

BD Manager
Legal
London
Bid Coordinator
HR Consultancy
Manchester
Pitch Manager
Legal
Manchester
Marketing Manager
Finance
Manchester
Bid Writer
Property
North West
Client Development Manager
Legal
London
Head of Growth
Consultancy
London
Head of BD
Legal
Manchester
Head of Bids
Legal
London
BD Director
Accounting
London

"We had been recruiting a senior vacancy for the firm for quite some time with no success. Lorna was quick to respond with an alternative and effective solution. By delivering a targeted retained search covering the Professional Services market we were given an extremely high calibre and relevant shortlist of candidates in a short space of time. We were then able to secure a successful appointment with relative ease on the back of a very strong shortlist."

 

Jamie Wallis, DLA Piper

Proof is in The Placement

Our client, a prestigious legal services firm, had struggled to fill a critical Senior Business Development role. They initially engaged in more traditional recruitment methods such as direct advertising and engaged multiple contingent agencies to no avail.

Recognising the need for a more strategic approach, we conducted a comprehensive market mapping exercise to identify top-tier talent with pre-requisite sector expertise and specialist BD skills. Our team leveraged their deep industry knowledge and extensive network to target individuals who possessed the specific skills, experience, and cultural fit required for the role.

By swiftly engaging with these candidates and conducting rigorous interviews, we were able to present a shortlist of exceptional individuals within a matter of weeks. The client was impressed with the speed, efficiency, and high caliber of the candidates.

Ultimately, the client successfully appointed a highly qualified individual who has already made a significant impact on the business.  Feedback from the client highlighted the high calibre of individuals they saw during the process, and the speed in which we were able to fulfil the assignment.

Jobs in Professional Services

Sales and Business Development Manager

We are looking for an experienced Sales and Business Development Manager to assume leadership of our client’s sales team and foster commercial success through strategic business development and proactive sales management. This role involves securing new business, managing key accounts, nurturing existing relationships, and overseeing sales operations within a dynamic, customer-centric organisation. Key Responsibilities: Manage key accounts for top-tier customers, ensuring consistent service and strategic alignment. Build lasting client partnerships by understanding their evolving needs and delivering bespoke solutions. Lead, mentor, and support the Sales team, fostering development through regular coaching and guidance. Set sales targets, track performance, and report against agreed KPIs. Maintain and grow strong relationships with both new and existing key customers. Identify and secure new business opportunities in priority sectors aligned with the overall sales strategy. Oversee and manage the sales pipeline to ensure consistent progress and conversion. Follow up on inbound leads to unlock potential opportunities. Attend trade exhibitions and customer visits to secure new contracts and reinforce existing relationships. Collaborate with customers and internal teams to bring commercially viable opportunities to market. Prepare quotations and tailor solutions that meet client requirements while protecting margin expectations. Regularly review pricing structures and negotiate effectively to optimise profitability. Monitor customer satisfaction, account performance, and retention rates. Ensure internal teams deliver on agreed service levels and consistently meet customer expectations. Produce comprehensive monthly sales reports. Achieve continuous year-on-year margin improvement, ensuring all margins meet or exceed minimum targets. Actively contribute to overall business performance and strategic direction as a member of the Senior Leadership Team. Key Skills Excellent relationship-building abilities with both internal teams and external clients. Demonstrated track record of spotting opportunities and consistently delivering results. Confident working across both Business Development and Account Management functions. 3–5+ years' experience in business development, sales, or account management, ideally within an SME or high-growth setting. Manufacturing experience highly beneficial, within industries such as packaging, printing, food or automotive Proven success in securing new business and expanding existing customer relationships. Experience of leading, managing, and developing a Sales team. Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At We Are Adam, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t 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! We are more than happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments that you may require. Interested? Please apply now. We look forward to hearing from you!
Up to £55,000Professional Services
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Bid Manager

Location: Manchester – office based Salary: £40k to £50k DOE plus bonus and benefits Full Time: Permanent We're looking for an experienced Group Bid Manager to lead and shape high-impact bids across our client’s HR, employment law, health & safety, and employee wellbeing services. In this strategic role, you’ll manage the full bid lifecycle—securing new business, retenders, and renewals across both public and private sectors. You’ll work closely with sales, marketing, and technical teams to deliver client-focused, commercially strong proposals. Key Responsibilities: Leading the capture planning process for new business opportunities, including identifying prospects, researching clients, and analysing the competitive landscape. Building and maintaining a robust pipeline of potential opportunities. Working closely with cross-functional teams to shape winning strategies that align with client requirements. Managing the end-to-end bid process, from qualifying opportunities through to proposal development and submission. Creating and maintaining a library of standard proposal content, templates, and supporting materials. Reviewing RFPs/RFIs to develop structured and detailed response plans. Ensuring all proposals comply with client specifications and internal company policies. Overseeing proposal timelines to ensure submissions are delivered on schedule. Continuously evaluating and enhancing the bid process to improve quality, efficiency, and results. Key Skills Demonstrated experience in bid management within professional services or business consultancy environments. Degree-level qualification in Business, Marketing, or a related discipline. Minimum of three years’ experience in bid management roles. Proven involvement in capture planning and pre-bid strategic development. Skilled in managing complex and high-value proposal submissions. Experience of bidding within both public and private sector frameworks. Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At We Are Adam, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t 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! We are more than happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments that you may require. Interested? Please apply now. We look forward to hearing from you!
Up to £50000Professional Services
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Client Relationship Manager

As an integral part of the Global Client Development Team, this role collaborates with the Head of Clients to oversee and contribute to client relationship management and development. Supported by the Business Development and Marketing Executive teams, you would lead on up to four key client accounts. The Role: · Focus on retaining and expanding relationships with existing clients across offices and practices, identifying opportunities for revenue growth · Engage with clients and prospects through Marketing & Communications. Implement tactics from client development plans, using analytics to track leads and ensure alignment with global and regional goals. · Evaluate client and target feedback to guide Client and Business Development efforts. · Actively report on ROI for opportunity identification. · Lead strategic pitch opportunities for relevant Key clients and ensure completed pitch reviews. · Prepare research and materials for client meetings. Conduct pipeline review meetings with Enterprise client partners/teams to understand opportunities and BD support. Facilitate partner engagement in Key account programs, and use products to support engagement and sales. · Identify the need for client reviews and gain partner support Who are we looking for? · Proven experience as a client development professional/key account manager/BD Manager in a fast-paced professional services environment (ideally legal services) · The capability to influence key partners/fee earners · Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks with high accuracy under tight deadlines. · Proficiency in handling pressure, meeting tight timelines, and quickly absorbing information. · Effective interpersonal skills, including confidence, a positive attitude, diplomatic approach, and the ability to establish credibility rapidly. · Positivity, determination, and a proactive approach to drive initiatives and motivate team members and external resources effectively. . Insurance sector experience highly beneficial   Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Adam, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles! We are more than happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments that you may require. Interested? Please apply now. We look forward to hearing from you!
Up to £60,000 DOEProfessional Services
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