Bid & Proposals Manager / Tender Specialist, Leading Southwest Law Firm

Professional, driven and experienced Bid Manager, with a proven bids/tenders/proposals career, is needed to work as part of the business development team. This key role is a great opportunity for the right candidate to work in a thriving, progressive environment, proving your abilities and maximising tender success rates.

In addition to bids/ proposals /tender experience and a track record of success, you will also bring the following to this Bid Management role;

·         Strong academics and appropriate professional qualifications

·         Excellent writing skills and attention to detail 

·         Persuasive approach combined with good interpersonal skills and tenacity

·         Process driven with excellent project and time management skills

·         Ability to deliver a first class product and to command the respect of peers

·         Professional services experience a distinct advantage

You will manage the pitch and proposal process from initiation to implementation, ensuring a professional and polished delivery each time. Working with key stakeholders across the firm to facilitate the development and continued management of a sophisticated approach to tender opportunities. This will include:

·         Project management & writing of bids and tenders; working on all (major) proposals, supporting Partners/Directors, with creative and strategic input

·         Development and delivery of best practice policies relating to sales proposals

·         Develop appropriate systems and structure to ensure a consistent approach in relation to tender opportunities

·         Facilitate the creation of various databases of pre-written content and other standard information such as standard bid documentation, precedents, house style and templates to ensure a consistent approach, and alignment with overall firm strategy

·         Build, maintain and manage practice area / firm credentials database  

·         Act as the custodian of relevant background data and materials

·         Introduction of a systematic approach to the collection of 'debrief' material and provision of appropriate de-brief

·         Involvement in the rehearsal process, strategic and tactical sales advice across the firm

·         Provision of regular reporting on tender activity, performance and initiatives

·         Liaising with the Business Development Director to ensure interconnectivity (tender de-brief) with broader client service activity

·         Collate templates and historic tenders to compile a tender library

·         Meet with lateral hires / new recruits to understand competitor activity and build understanding of best practice

The Firm: Largest legal firm in Somerset, Devon and Cornwall with 40 partners, c350 staff and offices in Exeter, Plymouth, Taunton and Truro. The firm is both IIP and Lexcel accredited and holds a Legal Services Commission Specialist Quality mark. They were the first law firm in the UK to achieve the Law Society’s national award for excellence in practice standards.

Salary: to c£35,000 + excellent benefits

Location: Plymouth, but will consider applicants based in Exeter, Truro or Taunton

All enquiries are treated with strict confidence. Strictly NO Agencies – the Company have a strict no agency policy regarding this vacancy, as such we politely request that you respect this. They will not accept direct speculative CVs. Apply: Please send your CV to michelle@e-recruitmentbuddy.com. Any specific questions you are welcome to call Michelle Jones directly on 01985 219590 or 07545 079565. {Any reference to ‘years of tender experience’ is only used as a guide}