Location: LondonSalary: DOESalary band: Dependant upon experienceContract type: PermanentDate posted: 31/03/2026
BDM Planning and Operations Manager
Blue Legal has partnered with a leading global law firm to find a talented BDM Planning and Operations Manager. This pivotal role will be key in designing and delivering a structured, efficient communications framework for the Business Development and Marketing (BDM) function. Based in London, this fixed‑term contract role offers a fantastic opportunity to collaborate across teams while driving the communications strategy for the BDM function.
The Responsibilities:
- BDM Communications Framework: Design and implement a consistent communications structure for the BDM function, covering key channels, frequency, ownership, and approval processes.
- On boarding & Training: Develop and coordinate onboarding plans for new BDM joiners, ensuring they are equipped to understand BDM operations, tools, and processes, while integrating a BDM buddy system.
- Internal Forums & Town Halls: Plan, organize, and deliver town halls, ensuring all BDM leadership messages are consistent, clear, and appropriately delivered across internal channels.
- Viva Engage & Digital Engagement: Manage BDM’s presence on internal collaboration platforms, particularly Viva Engage, ensuring timely content creation and tracking engagement to foster community interaction.
- Change Management & Tools Support: Provide communication and change management support for new tools and processes within BDM, such as Salesforce, including creating practical resources like FAQs, guides, and training.
- BDM Event Coordination: Oversee the coordination of BDM events, managing logistics, agendas, contributor briefings, and follow‑up actions to ensure smooth execution.
- Planning & Continuous Improvement: Maintain the BDM communications and events calendar, ensuring alignment with broader business objectives. Proactively suggest improvements to streamline communications, onboarding, and change support processes.
The Candidate:
- Proven experience in an internal communications or business operations role, ideally within Business Development & Marketing or a similar function.
- Demonstrated ability to design and implement structured processes, including communications calendars, onboarding programmes, and recurring forums.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a track record of producing clear, concise messaging for various audiences and platforms.
Once you have sent your CV, feel free to telephone me on 0207 118 3003.
Please note: Due to the specific sectors we work in, only candidates with valid work experience in a Law Firm, Accountancy Firm, Management Consultancy, Property/Construction Firm, Financial Services Firm or a high profile relevant Association or Agency will be considered. We regret that our clients will not accept applications outside of these areas.
London
Blue Legal70 Gracechurch StLondonEC3V 0HRUnited Kingdom
0207 118 3003
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