Bid Manager – 12 Month FTC (Maternity Cover)
Hybrid | Birmingham, Exeter, Leeds, London, Manchester or Winchester
Looking for a hands-on bids role where you’ll actually shape winning work, not just coordinate it?
This is a 12-month FTC with a well-established, growing UK Top 100 law firm known for its strength in the health, social care and public sectors. The firm has a strong reputation for high-quality work, a collaborative culture, and a genuinely supportive working environment.
Why this role?
- Direct exposure to partners and senior stakeholders – real influence on win strategy
- Strong, collaborative bids team with a well-regarded internal reputation
- High-value, complex bids where quality output is recognised and valued
- Supportive culture with a strong focus on work-life balance
- Opportunity to build your profile across the firm
- The role
- You’ll lead a portfolio of bids end-to-end — from kick-off through to submission and presentation — working closely with partners to develop compelling propositions.
- Key focus areas:
- Leading bid kick-offs and driving content across stakeholders
- Owning the full bid process under tight deadlines
- Drafting and editing high-quality, persuasive content (not just managing input)
- Shaping win themes and messaging with partners
- Preparing pitch materials and supporting rehearsals
- Managing bid libraries, best practice and processes
- Running win/loss reviews and improving future performance
- This is a fast-paced environment – you’ll be comfortable managing multiple bids at once and working closely with senior stakeholders.
What they’re looking for
- 5+ years’ bids experience, managing your own pipeline
- Strong writing skills – able to create and refine content
- Experience working with senior stakeholders / partners
- Commercial awareness and understanding of what wins work
- Confident managing deadlines and competing priorities
- Strong project management and attention to detail
- Desirable:
- Public sector bids experience
- Professional services or legal background
- Exposure to bid design / presentation tools
The team
You’ll join a well-established BD & Marketing function (c.18 people), including a dedicated bids team of 4, with additional support across the wider team.