Bids Manager

Ambition; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global law firm seeks a Bid Manager to join their dynamic team. This role involves managing high-stakes proposals and client onboarding, guiding tender strategies, and refining bid materials. Ideal candidates will possess strong business writing skills and the ability to engage with senior stakeholders effectively.

Benefits

Flexible, hybrid working policy

Up to 25 days holiday (rising with service)

Referral scheme with vouchers

Qualifications

• Proven ability to engage credibly with senior stakeholders.
• Demonstrated success in winning new business and developing winning proposals.
• Flexible, hybrid working policy.

Responsibilities

• Advise on all aspects of the proposal process.
• Project manage proposals from start to finish.
• Write compelling and fresh copy for proposals.
• Deliver firm-wide training on pitch best practices.

Skills

Business writing skills

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Degree or equivalent

MBA or APMP or CIM

Job description

Summary
A leading global law firm is seeking a Bid Manager to join their dynamic and high-performing team. The role involves leading high-stakes proposals, panel appointments, and client onboarding for major domestic and international organizations. The Bid Manager will guide tender strategies, analyze past performance, and refine bid materials to drive the firm's growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise on all aspects of the proposal process
• Provide creative input on propositions
• Project manage proposals from start to finish
• Advise on key commercial decisions regarding pricing strategy
• Manage and develop pitch statistics and databases
• Write compelling and fresh copy for proposals
• Liaise with international BD and Practice Group colleagues
• Deliver firm-wide training on pitch best practices
• Develop and deliver pitch and presentation training
• Support significant client meetings

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree or equivalent; further business qualifications (MBA, APMP, CIM) a plus
• Proven ability to engage credibly with senior stakeholders
• Demonstrated success in winning new business and developing winning proposals
• Excellent business and proposal writing skills
• Flexible, hybrid working policy
• Up to 25 days holiday (rising with service)

If this role sounds like it's the one for you, and you've got experience as a Bids Manager in a law firm, please get in touch today.

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