Bids Manager

Blue Legal; London; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned global law firm is looking for a Bids Manager for a 12-month fixed-term contract in London. This key role involves managing bids, developing strategies, and collaborating with stakeholders to ensure successful submissions. Candidates should have relevant experience in law or professional services and strong project management skills.

Qualifications

• Experience managing bids in legal or professional services.
• Strong project management skills for complex planning.
• Knowledge of pitch presentation best practices.

Responsibilities

• Manage the entire bidding pipeline and improve internal processes.
• Develop winning strategies, draft responses, and conduct workshops.
• Coach lawyers on presentation skills and gather client feedback.

Skills

Project Management

Bid Strategy Development

Coaching

Presentation Skills

Education

Degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Location: London
Salary: Up to £55,000
Contract type: Contract/Temporary
Date posted: 27/03/2023

A renowned global law firm is seeking a Bids Manager to join their team for a 12-month fixed-term contract. The role involves managing the entire bidding pipeline, improving internal bidding processes, and working closely with the Head of Bids. The ideal candidate will be experienced in developing and implementing bid and business development strategies.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with sector teams and partners to anticipate client needs and guide bid scoring.
• Maintain an organized process to drive bids forward.
• Develop winning strategies for each bid, considering commercial aspects.
• Work with stakeholders to create profitable offers aligned with client needs and bid strategies.
• Draft initial responses based on the strategy and scoring criteria.
• Manage the bids pipeline and conduct bid workshops to enhance success chances.
• Coach lawyers on presentation skills and support pitch rehearsals.
• Conduct client debriefs on all bids and communicate feedback appropriately.

Candidate Requirements:

• Experience managing bids, preferably in legal or professional services firms.
• Strong project management skills for complex planning.
• Knowledge of pitch presentation best practices.
• Management or coaching experience.
• Degree or equivalent experience.

Note: Only candidates with relevant experience in Law Firms, Accountancy Firms, Management Consultancies, Property/Construction Firms, Financial Services Firms, or high-profile Associations/Agencies will be considered. Applications outside these sectors will not be accepted.

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