Bids Assistant — AI-Driven Proposals & Coordination

Penningtons Manches LLP; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Penningtons Manches Cooper is seeking a Bids Assistant to support the preparation and delivery of high-quality bids, tenders and proposals that win new work and drive revenue growth.

You will work with the Bids Manager and the BD team to coordinate bids across practice areas, gaining exposure to the full bids process from opportunity tracking to submission and post-bid review, while developing content development, coordination and stakeholder engagement skills.

Qualifications

• Interest in developing a career in bids, business development or marketing.
• Interest in technology and AI to improve bid processes.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; detail oriented.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate bids and tenders to meet deadlines and submission requirements.
• Prepare credentials, presentations and materials for bids, pitches and opportunities.
• Format and submit directory submissions to a high standard.
• Track bid opportunities and monitor tender portals and internal systems.
• Coordinate input from partners, lawyers and BD teams and ensure compliant submissions.

Skills

Bids coordination

Content management

AI in BD

MS Office

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Penningtons Manches Cooper is seeking a Bids Assistant to support the preparation and delivery of high-quality bids, tenders and proposals that win new work and drive revenue growth.

You will work with the Bids Manager and the BD team to coordinate bids across practice areas, gaining exposure to the full bids process from opportunity tracking to submission and post-bid review, while developing content development, coordination and stakeholder engagement skills.