Pursuits Manager

Burges Salmon; Bristol; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High-profile projects

Collaborative environment

Exposure to diverse clients

Job summary

Burges Salmon in Bristol is seeking a Pursuits Manager to lead bids, tenders and client opportunities. You will work with partners, lawyers and business services to shape compelling propositions, ensuring the firm responds with pace, clarity and high standards.

This role offers the chance to influence strategic opportunities, learn from leading professionals, and contribute to a collaborative environment that values quality and shared success.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting or leading complex bids and tenders in a professional services environment.
• Confidence engaging with senior stakeholders and challenging constructively.
• Strong writing and communication skills to craft clear client messaging.
• Excellent organisational abilities with the capacity to manage multiple priorities.
• Collaborative approach and enjoyment of supporting others to succeed.
• Ability to influence credibility across a broad stakeholder base.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic bids and pursuits from early positioning through submission with lawyers and business services.
• Write, refine and review persuasive client-focused content.
• Influence stakeholders to strengthen responses and improve outcomes.
• Identify risks early and collaborate on practical resolutions.
• Support teams in client presentations, interviews and pitches.
• Contribute to ongoing development of the pursuits function to raise quality standards.

Skills

Bid management

Client communication

Written communication

Organisational skills

Stakeholder engagement

Collaboration

Job description

Reference: 1566Do you enjoy the challenge of strategic bids, where close collaboration, shared accountability and high standards make the difference?We're looking for a Pursuits Manager to join our award-winning firm and play a central role in some of our most important bids, tenders and client opportunities.In this role, you will work closely with partners, lawyers and colleagues across the business to turn deep expertise into clear, persuasive client propositions. You will help shape the approach to each opportunity, bring pace and focus to the process, and support teams to produce work that is thoughtful, well judged and of a consistently high standard.This is an opportunity to make a visible impact on some of the firm's most strategically important opportunities while continuing to develop your own expertise. You'll be trusted to bring your ideas, challenge constructively and work alongside colleagues who are recognised experts in their field, all within a collaborative and
supportive environment that values learning, quality and shared success.

What you'll be doing:

• Lead strategic bids and tenders from early-stage positioning through to submission and with lawyers, partners and business services colleagues to shape compelling client propositions and pursuit out the firm's strengths and differentiators, helping teams focus on the factors that will make the greatest impact.
• Write, refine and review clear, persuasive and client-focused content.
• Influence and challenge stakeholders constructively to strengthen responses and improve outcomes.
• Identify risks early and work collaboratively with colleagues to resolve them in a practical and effective way.
• Support teams in preparing for client presentations, interviews and pitch meetings.
• Contribute to the ongoing development of the pursuits function by sharing ideas, improving processes and helping to raise quality standards across the team.

What we're looking for:

• Experience supporting or leading complex bids, tenders,
  pursuits or client proposals in a professional services environment
• Confidence working with senior stakeholders and the ability to challenge constructively when needed.
• Strong communication and writing skills, with the ability to turn detailed information into clear, persuasive and client-focused messaging.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• A collaborative approach, with a genuine enjoyment of working with and supporting others.
• The confidence to influence others and build credibility with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Curiosity, a willingness to learn and an openness to new ideas and different perspectives.

What do we offer you?

• The opportunity to work on high-profile, strategic opportunities that shape the future of the firm.
• A collaborative and supportive environment where you'll work alongside experts and learn from the best.
• Exposure to a broad range of sectors, clients and high-profile opportunities that will