Bids and Pursuits Manager

Ambition Europe Limited; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral scheme

Hybrid working

Job summary

Ambition Europe Limited is seeking a Senior Bid & Pursuits Manager to lead end-to-end, high-value bids across EMEA, shaping winning pursuit strategies from qualification through to submission and presentation.

You will work with senior partners and business development teams, coach junior members, drive bid excellence, and continuously improve content quality, with hybrid working and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' bid and pursuits experience within legal, professional services or a similarly complex environment.
• Proven success delivering winning strategic bids and managing multiple high-value opportunities.
• Excellent stakeholder management, project management and persuasive writing skills.
• Experience coaching colleagues and influencing senior decision-makers.
• Advanced Microsoft Word and PowerPoint skills; APMP or Shipley accreditation is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end strategic bids and pursuits.
• Develop compelling win strategies, value propositions and client-focused proposals.
• Influence senior stakeholders and drive best-practice bid methodology.
• Analyse bid performance to improve win rates and content quality.
• Mentor junior bid professionals and contribute to team development.

Skills

Bid management

Stakeholder management

Project management

Persuasive writing

Coaching

Education

APMP or Shipley accreditation (advantage)

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Senior Bid & Pursuits Manager

A leading global professional services firm is seeking an experienced Senior Bid & Pursuits Manager to lead strategic, high-value bids across EMEA.

Working closely with senior partners and business development teams, you'll shape winning pursuit strategies, manage complex bids from qualification through to submission and presentation, and coach junior team members while driving bid excellence and continuous improvement.

This is a 6 month FTC.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end strategic bids and pursuits.
• Develop compelling win strategies, value propositions and client-focused proposals.
• Influence senior stakeholders and drive best-practice bid methodology.
• Analyse bid performance to improve win rates and content quality.
• Mentor junior bid professionals and contribute to team development.

About you:

• 5+ years' bid and pursuits experience within legal, professional services or a similarly complex environment.
• Proven success delivering winning strategic bids and managing multiple high-value opportunities.
• Excellent stakeholder management, project management and persuasive writing skills.
• Experience coaching colleagues and influencing senior decision-makers.
• Advanced Microsoft Word and PowerPoint skills; APMP or Shipley accreditation is advantageous.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative global team offering hybrid working, outstanding career development and a comprehensive benefits package.

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