Pitch Manager

Carter Murray; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international law firm is seeking a detail-oriented Pitch Manager to support its Corporate Practice across the UK and EMEA. The role involves drafting high-impact pitches and collaborating with business development teams. Ideal candidates will have a degree, strong experience in bids, and excellent writing and project management skills. This position offers hybrid work options with an inclusive culture.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in bids or Corporate BD, ideally within legal or professional services
• Proven expertise in bid documentation and pitch best practices
• Ability to manage quick-turnaround projects with professionalism and creativity

Responsibilities

• Lead the drafting and finalisation of high-impact Corporate pitches.
• Collaborate with BD teams to support client retention and growth initiatives.
• Contribute to pre-qualification questionnaires and bespoke materials.

Skills

Bid documentation proficiency

Exceptional writing skills

Project management

Presentation skills

Collaborative spirit

Education

Degree-level education

Tools

MS Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Overview

A leading international law firm is seeking a detail-oriented Pitch Manager to join its global bid team. This role supports the firm’s flagship Corporate Practice across the UK and EMEA, working closely with business development colleagues worldwide.

Location: UK-based, with flexibility to work from Manchester, Birmingham or Leeds

Scope: UK and EMEA, with global collaboration

Work Style: Hybrid, with occasional travel to UK offices

Responsibilities

• Lead the drafting and finalisation of high-impact Corporate pitches and capability statements
• Collaborate with BD teams to support client retention and growth initiatives
• Contribute to pre-qualification questionnaires and bespoke materials across practice areas
• Maintain and evolve best practice pitch resources and firm-wide content

Qualifications

• A degree-level education and 2+ years’ experience in bids or Corporate BD, ideally within legal or professional services
• Proven expertise in bid documentation and pitch best practices
• Exceptional writing, presentation and project management skills
• Proficiency in MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel
• A proactive, flexible mindset and ability to thrive under pressure

Attention to detail and a collaborative spirit are essential, as is the ability to manage quick-turnaround projects with professionalism and creativity.

This firm offers a globally integrated team with strong local roots, as well as a supportive, inclusive culture with flexible working options.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Associate
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Business Development
• Industries: Law Practice and Legal Services