Bid Manager – London

Blue Legal; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international professional services firm seeks a Bid Manager for their London office, focusing on managing the entire bids process. The role requires expertise in legal and professional services, ensuring strategies align with firm objectives while providing support to junior members. This position offers visibility across senior stakeholders, emphasizing a favorable work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Experience in Legal or Professional Services environment is essential.
• Background in busy bids and pursuits team highly valued.
• Motivation to win and understanding of the entire bid process is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Develop project plans aligned with bid strategies and ensure deadlines are met.
• Guide junior team members and advise on bid strategies.
• Deliver bids according to guidelines and comply with risk management processes.

Skills

Bid Management

Strategic Planning

Compliance

Team Leadership

Job description

Blue Legal have partnered with a leading international professional services firm, who are seeking a Bid Manager to join one of their UK offices to support their Central Bids team. The successful candidate will take ownership of the strategic delivery of the entire bids process for the team, with the support of the Bids Advisors, and will have high visibility across some of the firm’s most senior stakeholders. The team also has a process in place to ensure that they work within their capacity, offering a real work-life balance.

The Responsibilities:

1. Develop the project plan in line with the strategy to deliver maximum value and ensure milestones are met on time.
2. Leverage the correct skill sets to maximize value and efficiency in the bid process.
3. Support the conversion leads and guide junior team members.
4. Advise team and partners on bid strategies, ensuring best practices are followed for each bid.
5. Deliver bids according to the project plan to meet RFP requirements.
6. Ensure compliance with firm policies and risk management processes.
7. Participate in training activities for personal and professional development.

The Candidate:

1. Experience working within a Legal or Professional Services environment.
2. Experience in a busy bids and pursuits team.
3. Understanding of the entire bid process and a motivation to win.

Please note: Due to sector-specific requirements, only candidates with experience in a Law Firm, Accountancy Firm, Management Consultancy, Property/Construction Firm, Financial Services Firm, or relevant high-profile associations or agencies will be considered. Applications outside these areas will not be accepted.

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