Strategic Bids & Proposals Lead

Burges Salmon; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Burges Salmon seeks a Pursuits Manager to lead strategic bids, tenders and client opportunities across the firm, collaborating with partners, lawyers and business services to shape compelling propositions.

You'll write, refine and review client-focused content, influence stakeholders, identify risks and support pitches and presentations, contributing to the ongoing development of the pursuits function in a collaborative, quality-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Experience leading complex bids, tenders, pursuits or client proposals in a professional services environment.
• Confidence dealing with senior stakeholders and constructive challenge when needed.
• Strong writing and communication to produce clear client-focused messaging.
• Excellent organisational skills to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborative approach and enjoyment of supporting others.
• Ability to influence and build credibility with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Curiosity and openness to new ideas and perspectives.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic bids and tenders from early-stage positioning through to submission with lawyers, partners and business services colleagues.
• Write, refine and review clear, persuasive client-focused content.
• Influence stakeholders to strengthen responses and outcomes.
• Identify risks early and work with colleagues to resolve them.
• Support teams in preparing for client presentations, interviews and pitch meetings.
• Contribute to ongoing development of the pursuits function by sharing ideas and improving processes.

Skills

Experience bidding/proposals

Stakeholder management

Excellent writing

Organisational skills

Collaborative approach

Influence and credibility

Curiosity and learning

Job description

Burges Salmon seeks a Pursuits Manager to lead strategic bids, tenders and client opportunities across the firm, collaborating with partners, lawyers and business services to shape compelling propositions.

You'll write, refine and review client-focused content, influence stakeholders, identify risks and support pitches and presentations, contributing to the ongoing development of the pursuits function in a collaborative, quality-driven environment.