Bid Manager

Blue Legal; Greater London; On-site; GBP 66,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Bid Manager to join their dynamic team on a 9-month contract. This role is essential for driving business growth through effective tender management, ensuring high-quality submissions that resonate with clients. The ideal candidate will bring over 5 years of experience in managing bids within professional services, demonstrating a strong ability to lead teams and develop compelling value propositions. Join a forward-thinking firm that values innovation and collaboration, where your contributions will directly impact the success of high-profile projects in the legal sector.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in managing bid processes.
• Proven track record of delivering commercial success.

Responsibilities

• Lead project management of bids and oversee qualification.
• Develop win strategies and guide content development.

Skills

Tender Management

Project Management

Communication Skills

Relationship Building

Attention to Detail

Education

Degree in Business or Law

Job description

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Blue Legal are partnering with a leading law firm who are recruiting for a Bid Manager on a 9 month FTC basis to join their London or Hampshire office. The role involves helping win business and retaining and growing it by managing high profile and complex tenders. The ideal candidate will have a track record of managing work winning processes resulting in measureable commercial success.

The Responsibilities:

• Lead day-to-day project management of bids, following the firm’s defined bid process and timelines.
• Oversee bid qualification, develop win strategies and themes, and guide content development.
• Coordinate technical and commercial reviews to ensure high-quality tender and pitch materials.
• Ensure bids are creatively delivered and aligned with client expectations.
• Coach pitch teams to present clear, compelling, and client-focused propositions.
• Support continuous improvement in bidding practices and promote best practice across the business.

The Candidate:

• Proven track record in managing bid processes and delivering commercial success within professional services, with 5+ years of experience in tender management.
• Skilled in developing win strategies, leading storyboarding workshops, and creating compelling value propositions.
• Strong project and people management abilities, able to lead multiple bids under pressure while motivating cross-functional teams.
• Confident communicator and relationship builder with excellent attention to detail, influencing skills, and a collaborative mindset.

Please note: Due to the specific sectors we work in, only candidates with valid work experience in a Law Firm, Accountancy Firm, Management Consultancy, Property/Construction Firm, Financial Services Firm or a high profile relevant Association or Agency will be considered. We regret that our clients will not accept applications outside of these areas.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

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• Industries

  Law Practice and Legal Services

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