We’re a global search and recruitment consultancy dedicated to marketing and sales. 

Through deep expertise within our markets, we’re consistently able to fulfil even the most complex briefs and match the best specialist to every role. 

What we do

Whether you’re looking for a chief marketing officer or social media assistant, our services are shaped around your unique needs. They typically include executive and retained search, permanent and interim solutions.

Meet our people

With vast industry experience and unrivalled networks within our specialist markets, we have an outstanding team of recruitment experts.

Resources

Covering marketing, digital, sales, business development, communications and investor relations, we offer a huge range of resources, including career and hiring advice as well as salary guides.

Industry expertise

We work with a range of companies in every sector, including commerce and industry, professional services, banking and financial services, and government and non-profit.

Find a role

Looking for your next role? From assistant to C-suite, we have opportunities all over the world for a wide variety of businesses.

Our events

Our events offer meaningful insights into subjects that can help you to accelerate your career, or help your business thrive.

Areas of expertise

What we do


Find leadership and board-level specialists globally through our trusted executive search services. 

Access proven search expertise on an exclusive basis through our retained search solution.  

Permanent recruitment

With an extensive network of talent and robust recruitment processes, we can find the right person for your team. 

Interim
solutions

Take advantage of our proven networks of temporary and contract professionals and solve your hiring challenges rapidly. 

We Worked With

Carter Murray in the Middle East

From Dubai we recruit across marketing, sales, digital, communications, business development and investor relations for teams all over the Middle East. We are specialists in connecting individuals with companies across all industries, helping ensure that commercial ambitions progress and careers thrive. 

  • Legal

Pitch Manager

Are you a proposals/pitch professional looking for an opportunity in a collaborative and highly regarded proposals team in a leading global law firm? This Pitch Manager role will work in a supportive dedicated pitch function that work across firm wide projects. This Pitch Manager role will develop relationships with senior stakeholders across this international law […]
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  • Legal

Events & Marketing Coordinator

This Events & Marketing Coordinator opportunity is positioned within an innovative US legal firm and will be a a key team member within the Marketing Department, supporting the end-to-end delivery of a range of client-facing and internal events that align with the firm’s business development strategy. Working closely with partners, fee-earners, and the wider business […]
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  • Legal

Public Relations Specialist

An exciting opportunity to join a leading US law firm! This is an interesting and multi-faceted role spanning multiple legal practices and requiring the ability to deliver a broad range of public relations activities. Key Responsibilities Identifying suitable profile opportunities in target media, spanning national, broadcast, practice group trade, regional and legal media titles. Manage […]
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Business Development Executive – Private Wealth

This Business Development & Marketing Executive role is positioned in a leading law firm and will come in to support a Business Development Manager, focusing on the Private Wealth practice group on a nine-month FTC. The role involves business development activities and a range of marketing tasks to support group initiatives. Key Responsibilities: Proposals: Assist […]
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  • Professional services

Marketing Executive

Join a leading and growing Management Consulting firm as a Marketing Executive focused on the Public sector. You will play a pivotal role in the marketing team, working in partnership to deliver the following key responsibilities: Deliver thought-provoking and engaging multi-channel marketing campaigns and activities. Deliver communications activities for large engagement programmes and strategic partnerships. […]
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Marketing & Business Development Assistant

Join a global law firm with headquarters in London and offices across major international markets. The firm works with listed and private companies, institutions, and individuals worldwide, providing legal expertise across a wide range of industries. With a deep understanding of both local and international markets, the firm offers seamless, comprehensive legal services. This position […]
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  • Legal

Business Development Manager

Join a global law firm with headquarters in London and offices across major international markets. The firm works with listed and private companies, institutions, and individuals worldwide, providing legal expertise across a wide range of industries. With a deep understanding of both local and international markets, the firm offers seamless, comprehensive legal services. About the […]
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  • Professional services

Content Writer

This Content Writer role sits within a leading consultancy firm and will lead the writing and editing of content for the London consulting team and produce high quality content for overall marketing collateral- online and offline. You will work closely with the Head of Transformation to oversee the ongoing content projects. The Content Writer role […]
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  • Legal

BD Executive (Restructuring, Funds, Litigation)

This Business Development Executive opportunity sits in a leading US law firm and will play a key role in driving business development activities for the restructuring, funds and litigation teams. Working closely with the Senior Business Development Manager, this is a really exciting opportunity to come into an evolving firm and have the opportunity to […]
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  • Legal

Assistant Pitch Manager

This Pitch Manager will join a Business Development team in a leading international law firm. This is opportunity offers direct exposure to senior lawyers and a broad range of colleagues internationally. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to step up into a manager role. As Pitch Manager, you will be instrumental in developing […]
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  • Legal

Senior Marketing Executive

This Senior Marketing Executive opportunity is positioned in a leading legal services firm and will play a pivotal role, reporting into the Marketing Manager, focused on elevating the market position of the legal teams globally. The focus of this role will be to craft and execute strategic marketing programs, whilst collaborate closely with partners and […]
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  • Legal

Copy Editor

This Copy Editor opportunity is positioned in a leading law firm and will be responsible for transforming legal marketing materials into dynamic, strategic, and concise brand message by improving clarity, removing typos, fact-checking, maintaining consistency, and following a style standard. This is a critical role, working with departments and stakeholders to design and refine brand […]
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Global financial services market report

This in-depth report covers a range of important topics, such as implementing regulation, the role of a chief marketing officer and customer lifecycle management in retail financial services.

Meet our Dubai team

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  • Talent

Belonging – the key to building and retaining a truly diverse workforce 

  • Posted May 2, 2025
At Carter Murray, we help HR professionals and hiring managers deliver efficient and effective hiring processes and retention strategies for their marketing and sales functions. As part of this partnership, we often discuss the pressing issues shaping the future of recruitment.   From AI-driven human resources solutions to the fundamental role of belonging in employee retention, […]
  • Talent

The importance of a strong EVP for employers in 2025

  • Posted May 2, 2025
In 2025, a solid employee value proposition (EVP) is more than just a recruitment tool. Your EVP is the unique set of benefits and experiences you offer to employees in exchange for their skills, commitment and contributions. It’s about showing employees you care about their growth, wellbeing and values. It’s the secret to attracting the […]
  • Uncategorized

How much does a Business Development Manager make?

  • Posted May 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. […]
  • Career Advice

How to become a Business Development Manager

  • Posted May 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 […]
  • Career Advice

What does a Business Development Manager do?

  • Posted May 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 […]
  • Career Advice

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 […]

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