Head of Marketing, Business Development and Communications (6 Month Contract) - Cayman Islands

Overview of role

We are seeking seasoned and dynamic marketing and business development professional to join the global marketing team based in Cayman directly leading our regional team during a six-month maternity leave. This role is pivotal in driving strategic marketing initiatives, managing business development programmes, and supporting practice and sector growth across the region.

Duties, Responsibilities & Person Specification

• Lead the regional marketing and business development function, ensuring alignment with firm-wide strategic priorities.
• Act as a senior advisor to partners on marketing, business development, and profile-raising initiatives.
• Champion innovation and best practice across marketing and BD activities.
• Oversee the regional marketing and BD budget, ensuring effective allocation and ROI tracking.
• Manage and mentor a team of marketing and BD professionals, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
• Oversee workload allocation, professional development, and performance reviews.
• Ensure effective communication and coordination across the team and with global colleagues.
• Lead business development programmes that contribute to the achievement of the firm's strategy.
• Analyse data and market intelligence to identify, create strategy and pursue new business opportunities.
• Lead the development and execution of integrated marketing and BD campaigns, including thought leadership, events, digital marketing, and client targeting.
• Support pitch and proposal strategy for high-value opportunities.
• Oversee and ensure guardianship of the firm's brand.
• Build strong relationships with partners and business services teams.
• Collaborate with global marketing, BD and communications colleagues to ensure consistency and knowledge sharing.

Education, Skills & Experience

• Degree qualified, or certified Chartered Institute of Marketing diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 15 years' marketing and BD experience in the legal industry and at a management level in a sophisticated marketing team.
• Successful management of key account and client feedback programmes in a law firm setting.
• International experience gained through education or working experience is desired.
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Suite including PowerBI, working with CRM systems and integrated is essential.
• Proven experience in mentoring and developing marketing and BD professionals.
• Strong leadership and team management capabilities.
• Excellent strategic thinking and project management skills.
• Ability to influence and engage senior stakeholders.
• Able to analyse, interpret and present data.
• Commercially astute with strong budget management experience.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be available to work in the Cayman office on office days throughout December 2025.
• Able to work outside core hours from time to time or during intense work periods for the team. 

Walkers offers a dynamic working environment with numerous progressive opportunities and an excellent remuneration package, pension and fully covered health insurance for employees. Remuneration will commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Please note that Walkers will not accept any applications received from agencies at this time. Only candidates selected for interview will be contacted after the closing of the role.