Business Development Director

Are you an experienced Business Development Guru looking for your next challenge and an opportunity to drive growth to make an impact

Our CP Wealth team is growing fast and were expanding our Northern client portfolio. Were on the hunt for an ambitious Business Development Director to lead growth across the North.

This senior-level role blends strategic market thinking with hands-on business development shaping regional go-to-market activity and building strong networks to accelerate growth across the North. Youll report to our Director of Growth and be based in the North West with occasional national travel.

About the team

At Cooper Parry Wealth were a mould-breaking bold decision-making award-taking team. The wealth management industry loves talking about the latest products that will make people rich. But weve flipped the traditional model on its head. Quite simply we realised its broken and ineffective.

Thats why weve made the bold decision to do things differently. Our CP Wealth team is on a rocket ship with rapid growth accelerating our reach from North to South. This is your chance to be a part of it by joining one of the most successful financial planning firms in the UK. If youre bold curious and ready to build a career with endless opportunities nows your moment.

About the day to day

As a Business Development Director youll lead the charge in the North driving the BD strategy identifying opportunities and making the region your own. Day to day you can expect to:

• Lead Northern go-to-market activity working with central marketing to deliver aligned campaigns events and regional visibility.
• Represent CP Wealth at regional client events networking sessions and market-facing activities ensuring strong follow-up.
• Maintain an accurate pipeline providing regular insight updates and market intelligence.
• Build strong relationships with high-net-worth individuals referral partners and professional networks
• Develop and execute regional growth plans track performance and adjust strategies to keep us ahead
• Work with Relationship Managers marketing and leadership to deliver a seamless client experience
• Ensure all BD activities meet regulatory standards and company policies

This isnt a cushy role. Youll be managing high-pressure targets and carrying the responsibility of growing a significant region. If that excites you get in touch!

At Cooper Parry were in it together. All we ask of our people is that they play all in. Youll continuously strive to keep learning whether youre a trainee or a Partner and youll be brave stepping out of your comfort zone to tackle new challenges. Above all be nice. A simple notion but an irreplaceable part of what makes CP CP.

As a Business Development Director you should;

• Motivated. Organised.
• Charismaticand engaging manner with an ability to create rapport with and influence key decision makers
• Commercial awareness andan understanding how toadapt and tailor your style to different people and audiences
• Effective communications skills bothverbal andwritten (with afocus oncompetitive positioning)
• Experienced in business development with a background in Wealth Management/Financial Planning
• Proven ability to work under pressure and smash targets
• Regional or location management experience

Weve been dubbed the rebels of accountancy. Were straight-talking. Never afraid to share our opinions. We put people and relationships before products and services and deliver a streamlined client-focused service free from unnecessary red tape.

Check out our recent achievements:

• Best CompaniesNo.1 Accountancy Firm & No.30 Best Large Companyto Work For in the UK
• BecameB CorpCertifiedin 2023 and were still the UKs largest accountancy B Corp measuring and improving our impact beyond business for a brighter tomorrow
• Achieved 5 awards at theInspiring Workplace Awardsin 2025: winner in the Large Business category and best in class for inspiring People & Culture Wellbeing Inclusion and Employee Experience

Whats in it for you

Our people are the beating heart of our culture. We know that if you love working here and youre given the trust and autonomy to work in a way that best suits you youll produce amazing results.

Thats why we offer things like:

• A flexible approach to work - balancing working from home in office or with clients
• A generous holiday entitlement
• An enhanced parental leave policy
• An enhanced pension scheme
• No dress code just wear something!
• A multi-award-winning wellbeing offering to support your physical mental spiritual and financial health
• Volunteering opportunities to work closer with local communities and charities
• Cooper Parry social/sports clubs

Feeling supported and welcomed is such a big part of bringing your whole self to work. As an equal opportunities employer well work with you to ensure you have everything you need to develop your skills and achieve your best.

Get in touch if you have any questions about our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion or about accessibility/accommodations during your application process.

For the attention of agencies - unsolicited CVs will not be honoured. We will only accept CV submissions for roles briefed to you by our Talent Acquisition team.

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