Pitch/Bid Specialist (12 month FTC)

A&O Shearman; Northern Ireland; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Belfast seeks an enthusiastic Pitch/Bid Specialist to collaborate with their global BD team. This role involves producing compelling proposals and supports business development initiatives. Candidates should have strong writing and project management skills with a background in bids/proposals. The firm offers a hybrid work model and a range of benefits including health and well-being services.

Benefits

Occupational pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Health and wellbeing services

Flexible working

Holiday entitlement increase with service

Qualifications

• 1-2 years' experience in bids/proposals (preferred in a B2B services firm).
• Strong writing, editing, and communication skills.
• Excellent project management abilities.
• High attention to detail and design awareness.
• Proactive learner with strong client focus.

Responsibilities

• Produce high-quality proposals and presentations.
• Develop persuasive messaging for bids and tenders.
• Edit and refine pitch content and design.
• Become an expert in practice areas and tools.

Skills

Writing skills

Editing skills

Project management

Client focus

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Pitch/Bid Specialist to join our Marketing team in Belfast.

About the Team

Our Belfast Pitch Team is part of the Global Business Development, Marketing & Communications function. We work across the globe to strengthen client relationships, win new mandates, and position the firm as a thought leader among elite law firms.

Role purpose

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Pitch/Bid Specialist to work collaboratively with members of our global BD team, and play a key role in supporting our business to win new mandates. The successful candidate will play a hands‑on role in strategizing and delivering compelling client‑focused proposals and credential statements, that are produced to the highest standard within agreed deadlines.

What you will do

• Produce proposals, pitch presentations, and credential statements to the highest standards.
• Develop persuasive messaging and client‑specific value propositions.
• Edit and refine content and design for bids and tenders.
• Become an expert in key practice areas and pitch technology tools.
• Maintain pitch resources and support wider BD initiatives.

What you will have

• 1-2 years' experience in bids/proposals (in a B2B services firm preferred).
• Strong writing, editing, and communication skills.
• Excellent project management and ability to work under pressure.
• High attention to detail and design awareness.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.
• A proactive learner with strong client focus.
• Knowledge of a law firm and relevant product areas would be advantageous.

What we can offer you

We recognise that our people are our most valuable asset, which is reflected in the wide range of benefits that are available to our employees. Some of these benefits include: our occupational pension scheme, group income protection cover, private medical insurance, mental health resources and free apps, health and wellbeing services encompassing GP service, emergency back‑up care support, parental and special leave, holiday entitlement increasing with length of service, holiday trading, online discounts and lifestyle management services.
We recognise the value of flexible working and embrace hybrid working, allowing our people to work from home up to 40% of their working time. We do, however, remain committed to working together in person for the remaining 60% of time so that we can learn, grow and succeed together.

Should you require additional support at any stage of the recruitment process due to a disability or a health condition, please do not hesitate to contact a member of our recruitment team who will work with you to provide any adjustments as required.

We are an equal opportunities recruiter and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic.

Visit our careers portal at A&O Shearman Careers and submit your CV to our Talent Network to be notified when the perfect opportunity becomes available.