Bids Manager

Location: Bristol or leeds (hybrid)
Salary: £50,000 to £60,000
Call: 0117 321 0588
email: nick@REDLANDSEARCH.COM

A renowned UK Top 100 commercial law firm with offices in Bristol and three other major cities in the UK offers an extensive range of legal services. This firm advises businesses across sectors such as construction, energy & resource management, higher education, and financial services, with a strong market position in housing, local government, and health & social care.

With a dynamic team of over 600 professionals, including 90+ Partners, the award-winning teams deliver expert legal advice in construction, commercial, corporate, property, regulatory, employment, and litigation (commercial and clinical negligence). Recognized among 'The Times Best Law Firms 2023' and honoured with multiple prestigious awards, this firm is committed to excellence.

Are you ready to take your career to the next level? Do you thrive on leading bids and driving success? Join a dynamic and innovative team as a Bids Manager and play a pivotal role in securing game-changing projects across sectors like Central Government, Local Authorities, Housing Associations, Health & Care Providers, Universities, Financial Institutions, and Energy Companies.

About the Role:

Step into the spotlight as a Bids Manager, where you'll lead high-stakes bids in both the public and private sectors. Collaborate with top-tier Partner Leads and expert professionals across the firm. With the support of a Senior Bids Manager and a dedicated Bids Team, you'll manage the bid content library, track opportunities, analyze feedback, produce insightful reports, deliver impactful training, and lead a talented Bids Executive.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the Charge: Drive bids from opportunity assessment through drafting SQs/RFIs, tender submissions, and pitch presentations.

• Ace the Pitch: Prepare teams for pitch presentations with rehearsals and expert feedback.

• Continuous Excellence: Analyze bid feedback to ensure constant improvement.

• Content Mastery: Develop and refresh the bid content library with top-notch credentials, CVs, case studies, policies, social value information, and client service delivery materials.

• Opportunity Tracking: Stay ahead with daily tracking and circulation of opportunities from direct approaches, adverts, and hubs/portals.

• Insightful Reporting: Produce management information reports for internal stakeholders and external clients/frameworks.

• Empower with Training: Provide impactful bids training to legal teams.

• Team Leadership: Manage and inspire a Bids Executive.

Skills and Experience:

• Proven success in leading large and complex bids within a professional services environment.

• Advantageous experience with public sector and housing bids.

• Exceptional bid writing, editing, and proofreading skills.

• A skilled communicator who can lead and influence multiple stakeholders.

• Strong organizational and project management skills.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, document management systems, tender portals, finance systems, and CRM systems.

Key Characteristics:

• Highly organized and resilient.

• Innovative problem solver with a keen attention to detail.

• Thrives under pressure and meets tight deadlines.

• Positive, proactive, and a strong team player.

• Highly motivated and results-driven.

Why This Opportunity?

Be at the forefront of winning transformative projects that make a real impact. Join a firm that values collaboration, innovation, and professional growth. If you are an organized, resilient, and motivated individual with a proven track record in bid management, this is your chance to shine!

Apply Now:

Don't miss out on this thrilling opportunity! Take the next step in your career and apply today to become an integral part of a dedicated and results-driven team. Together, let's achieve extraordinary success!