Senior Bid & BD Executive

Stopgap Way; Richmond; Hybrid; CAD 98,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier legal firm is looking for a Bids and Proposals Manager to improve their pitch process and produce high-quality proposals. The role requires at least five years of experience in a similar position, preferably within a partnership environment. Strong project management and communication skills are essential, along with the ability to work effectively under tight deadlines. The firm offers a hybrid working model and a supportive environment for professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid working model

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• At least five years’ experience in bids/pitches/proposals role or significant bids responsibility.
• Confidence managing senior stakeholders and delivering on deadlines.
• Exceptional writing, proofreading, and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Own and improve the firm’s bids and pitch process.
• Produce high-quality, persuasive proposals.
• Ensure compliance with client instructions and deadlines.
• Develop client development strategies aligned with firm goals.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Writing and proofreading

Communication skills

Design quality control

Job description

Overview

Join an innovative Business Development & Marketing team in London and take ownership of the firm's bids and pitch process. Manage end-to-end delivery of proposals, coordinating inputs from partners and teams, and ensuring submissions are consistently high-quality, compelling and on brand. Alongside bids, provide proactive BD support across the firm’s practice areas, departments and sectors.

About the Company

• My client is a premier City law firm known for its entrepreneurial spirit, personable culture, and ability to solve complex legal issues for high-profile clients
• Join a firm that prioritises diversity, inclusion, and a friendly, supportive atmosphere

About the Role

What you\'ll be doing

• Own and continually improve the firm’s bids and pitch process, acting as the central point of coordination and quality control across all submissions
• Produce and refine high-quality, persuasive proposals tailored to clients and opportunities, working closely with partners and business services teams
• Ensure bids are consistently delivered to deadline, including fast-turnaround submissions. Submissions will be fully compliant with client instructions and panel criteria
• Build and maintain a strong, accessible bank of credentials, case studies and bid materials to support efficiency and quality
• Use reporting, feedback and market insight to enhance bid performance, share learning and embed bid best practice across the firm
• Develop client development strategies aligned with firm goals
• Work with Partner teams to develop pipelines and support them to convert prospects into opportunities into clients

Why you\'ll love it here

• £53,000-£57,000 per annum
• Hybrid working (3 days in office / 2 days WFH in London)
• Supportive and inclusive working environment

About You

What we\'re looking for

• At least five years’ experience in a bids/pitches/proposals role (or BD role with significant bids responsibility), ideally within a partnership environment (law preferred)
• Strong ability to manage projects independently, balancing deadlines with innovation and collaboration
• Confidence managing senior stakeholders and driving contributors to deadlines (including partners)
• Positive, proactive attitude with a team-oriented approach
• Commercial awareness and understanding of the nuances of a partnership environment
• Excellent communication skills, able to network and influence partners with clarity and confidence
• Exceptional writing, proofreading, and attention to detail
• Eye for design and quality control of presentations and promotional materials
• Experience working to tight deadlines and handling fast turnaround bids while maintaining high standards
• Strong editorial judgement and ability to translate technical legal content into persuasive client-facing messaging

You must have the right to work in the UK - visa sponsorship is not available.

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