Bid Manager – London

Blue Legal; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm in London is seeking an experienced Bid Manager to lead their bids team. The role requires proven bid management skills and the ability to engage with senior stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have experience in a legal or professional services environment and will oversee the entire bids process. This position offers a permanent contract with competitive market salary.

Qualifications

• Proven experience working within a Legal or Professional Services environment.
• Extensive experience managing the bids process within a busy team.
• Strong understanding of the entire bid lifecycle, with a focus on winning.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the bids capability, working with the Marketing and Business Development Director.
• Develop and implement project plans that align with business strategy.
• Manage the delivery of bids according to the project plan.

Skills

Bid Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Project Planning

Team Leadership

Education

Degree or relevant professional qualification

Job description

Location: London

Salary: Market Rate

Salary band: Market Rate

Contract type: Permanent

Date posted: 30/09/2024

Blue Legal have partnered with a leading professional services firm, who are seeking an experienced Bid Manager to join their Central Bids team. The successful candidate will have full ownership of the strategic delivery of the bids process and will work closely with senior stakeholders across the firm. You will be supported by a dedicated Bids Team, with a process in place to ensure work-life balance is maintained.

The Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the bids capability, working with the Marketing and Business Development Director to drive strategy and deliver maximum value.
• Develop and implement project plans that align with business strategy, ensuring milestones are met on time.
• Leverage the correct skill sets to ensure efficiency and value in the bid process.
• Support conversion leads and provide guidance to junior team members.
• Advise teams and partners on bid strategy, ensuring best practices are applied to each opportunity.
• Manage the delivery of bids according to the project plan, meeting RFP requirements.
• Ensure compliance with firm policies and risk management processes.
• Participate in training activities for personal and career development.

The Candidate:

• Proven experience working within a Legal or Professional Services environment.
• Extensive experience managing the bids process within a busy team.
• Strong understanding of the entire bid lifecycle, with a focus on winning.
• Degree or relevant professional qualification (preferred).
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and manage multiple projects concurrently.

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.

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