Consortium Bid Manager

Blue Legal; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in London seeks a Consortium Relationship and Business Manager to strengthen partnerships and ensure compliance. The ideal candidate will have experience in law or professional services, with strong IT skills and an understanding of frameworks. This role offers flexibility and a vibrant team atmosphere.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have valid work experience in a law firm, accountancy firm, or other specified environments.

Responsibilities

• Establish and strengthen relationships with key government individuals.
• Coordinate financial reporting and management information for partners.
• Ensure compliance with framework obligations and report monthly.

Skills

Understanding of frameworks and the tendering process

Proficiency in core IT packages

Experience in a law firm or professional services

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The Company:

We are working with a leading law firm that is looking for a Consortium Relationship and Business Manager to join their award-winning team based in London. The role involves working closely with senior leaders of the consortium, managing key relationships, and meeting reporting obligations. This position offers a great opportunity for flexible working.

The Responsibilities:

• Establishing, developing, and strengthening direct relationships with key individuals in government departments.
• Coordinating monthly and quarterly financial reporting and management information for consortium partners, reviewing for accuracy, and submitting through the required portal by set deadlines.
• Maintaining records of invoices issued by each party to panel clients and amounts paid by each client.
• Uploading or submitting submissions, responses, or clarifications to relevant portals.
• Organizing Consortium Management Board meetings and engaging with framework representatives, including regular review meetings.
• Ensuring compliance with framework obligations such as audit requirements, added value requests, social value commitments, and training, with monthly reporting.

The Candidate:

• Understanding of frameworks and the tendering process.
• Proficiency in core IT packages, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Experience working within a law firm or other professional services environment.

Please note: Only candidates with valid work experience in a law firm, accountancy firm, management consultancy, property/construction firm, financial services firm, or a high-profile relevant association or agency will be considered. Applications outside of these areas will not be accepted.

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