Mark Harris

Director | Professional Services

UK

Mark’s Recent placements

  • Head of Client Relationship | Legal 500 | London
  • Senior Marketing Manager | Newton | London
  • Product Marketing Manager | AlixPartners | London
  • Business Development Manager | Covington and Burling | London
  • Head of Marketing | GPE | London

Mark leads the investor relations recruitment team across all sectors, as well as the marketing and business development recruitment team within the professional services sector. Having worked in the recruitment industry since 2007, Mark has built an extensive portfolio of both candidates and clients across the UK where he recruits both on a permanent and contract basis.

Mark’s testimonials

Managing Director | Global Legal Provider

„I can thoroughly recommend Mark Harris and Carter Murray. We, at The Legal 500, had a plan to launch a new division within our business. The plan relied upon us being able to recruit a different type of individual to those we had previously recruited. I approached Mark to discuss our plans, our ambitions and the type of people who we thought might be a great fit for us. Mark was incredibly helpful in helping finesse our plans and build a recruitment strategy. He spent time evaluating our needs and matching those to suitable candidates. This meant that when he presented me with CVs that were spot on, which meant I did not have to waste time seeing people who were not suitable for the role. The result was that we saw three people for interview, and we offered two a job. We have now recruited two exceptionally talented people who will play a big role in developing our business. Working with Mark and Carter Murray was a pleasure (this is coming from someone who usually hates recruiting) and I can thoroughly recommend them.“

Mark’s Insights

Why become a mentor in business development or marketing?

  • Posted September 23, 2025
Mentoring is one of the most rewarding ways to drive professional growth, strengthen your leadership skills and make a lasting impact on the next generation of business development and marketing professionals in professional services. Whether you work in a law firm, lead a marketing team or hold a C-suite position, becoming a mentor offers benefits […]

Why every business development and marketing professional needs a mentor

  • Posted September 23, 2025
Mentorship is a cornerstone of career development for BD and marketing professionals in professional services. Whether you’re early in your career path or aiming for a C-suite position, the right mentor can accelerate your career growth, expand your skillset and help you navigate the complexities of the sector. Career growth and professional development A mentor […]
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How much does a Business Development Manager make?

  • Posted Mai 2, 2025
If you’re considering a Business Development Manager role within the UK’s professional services sector, you’re likely wondering about how much you can expect to earn. The role is critical to driving company growth, establishing new business opportunities and forging valuable partnerships. Here’s everything you need to know about salaries and compensation for Business Development Managers. […]

How to become a Business Development Manager

  • Posted Mai 2, 2025
A Business Development Manager (BDM) drives business growth, securing new clients and forging partnerships that enhance a company’s success. If you’re considering a career in business development within the professional services sector, understanding the necessary skills, experience and career trajectory is essential. Here are some steps to becoming a successful Business Development Manager in the […]

What does a Business Development Manager do?

  • Posted Mai 2, 2025
A Business Development Manager (BDM) plays a central role in the growth of UK professional services firms by driving revenue, building relationships and identifying new business opportunities. It’s important that firms and candidates understand the responsibilities of this essential business role within professional services. Here are some key responsibilities of a Business Development Manager plus […]

Interview with Gemma Francis: how BD professionals can help law firms grow strategically and sustainably 

  • Posted April 23, 2025
At Carter Murray, we connect Business Development (BD) professionals with firms across all professional services sectors.  In his latest interview, our own Mark Harris sat down with Gemma Francis – founder of Gemma Francis Consulting, to discuss how BD professionals can advance their careers in the legal sector and support law firms in their growth.  […]

UK legal firms: how to retain your best marketing and business development professionals

  • Posted April 4, 2023
As marketing, sales and business development recruitment specialists, we support businesses and professionals across almost all industries and specialisms. Our own Mark Harris leads our marketing and business development recruitment team within the professional services sector, plus our investor relations recruitment team across all UK sectors. In his latest article, Mark discusses the UK’s legal […]