Based: London, WC1A 2SL (Hybrid Working)
About VMA Group
Established in 1978, VMA Group is a longstanding leader in communications, marketing, digital, and change recruitment and executive search, supporting organisations across the UK, Europe and internationally. For over 45 years, VMA Group has built its reputation on strong, lasting relationships, working as a trusted talent partner across permanent, interim and executive search solutions.
For more than four decades, the firm has partnered with organisations ranging from independent start-ups to multinational corporations and public sector bodies. VMA Group is recognised for its deep sector expertise and its ability to deliver high-calibre professionals across corporate communications, marketing, digital and transformation disciplines.
As a market leader, VMA Group continues to evolve. With ambitious growth plans ahead, we are now looking for exceptional talent to strengthen and expand our Interim Management offering.
Role Overview
- Reporting to the CEO, as a Business Development Manager – Interim Management, you will be responsible for driving the growth of VMA Group’s interim recruitment solutions.
- You will identify and secure interim management opportunities, build senior client relationships, and position VMA Group as a go-to partner for organisations requiring agile, high-impact talent for transformation, change and business-critical projects.
- This role is ideal for a commercially driven professional who understands the pace, complexity and consultative nature of interim hiring, and who thrives in a relationship-led environment.
Key Responsibilities
Business Development & Interim Growth
- Identify, target and convert new interim management opportunities across communications, marketing, digital and change functions.
- Develop and execute strategic plans to grow VMA Group’s interim revenue stream, focusing on organisations undergoing transformation, restructuring, or rapid growth.
- Lead client pitches, proposals and negotiations specifically for interim assignments, including day-rate and project-based engagements.
- Proactively map and penetrate target organisations where interim talent can deliver immediate business impact.
Client Relationship Management
- Build and maintain strong relationships with senior stakeholders, positioning yourself as a trusted advisor on interim talent strategy and workforce planning.
- Advise clients on when and how to leverage interim professionals to solve business challenges, deliver change programmes, or provide leadership cover.
- Partner closely with interim consultants and delivery teams to ensure rapid turnaround and high-quality candidate delivery.
- Ensure a seamless client experience across the full interim lifecycle, from brief to placement to completion.
Interim Market Expertise & Positioning
- Develop deep expertise in the interim management market, including day-rate trends, talent availability, and emerging client needs.
- Stay informed on organisational change, transformation trends, and market drivers that increase demand for interim talent.
- Represent VMA Group at industry events and networking forums, promoting its interim management capability and thought leadership.
- Identify new sectors or niches where interim solutions can be further developed.
Internal Collaboration
- Work closely with permanent and executive search teams to identify cross-selling opportunities and provide integrated talent solutions.
- Share market intelligence to support the development of VMA Group’s interim offering, including proposition, pricing and service innovation.
- Contribute to building a strong internal culture around interim recruitment excellence and delivery speed.
Skills & Experience Required
- Proven experience in business development or client-facing roles within interim recruitment, contract recruitment, or talent solutions.
- Strong understanding of interim management dynamics, including project-based hiring, day-rate structures, and rapid deployment models.
- Experience within communications, marketing, digital or change functions is highly desirable.
- Excellent networking, negotiation and influencing skills, with the ability to engage senior stakeholders.
- Commercially astute, highly proactive, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced, target-driven environment.
- Consultative approach with the ability to diagnose client needs and position interim solutions effectively.
Why Join VMA Group?
- Work with a highly respected international brand known for deep sector expertise and long-standing client relationships.
- Play a key role in shaping and scaling a high-growth Interim Management practice.
- Be part of a collaborative team with access to an extensive international client network.
- Significant opportunities for career progression within a growing and evolving business.
Due to a high volume of applicants, we are unable to respond to everyone. We will be in touch if your application is successful.
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