Bid Manager

Office Angels

  • Liverpool
  • £55,000-65,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 5 days ago
Job Title: Bid ManagerLocation: LiverpoolContract Type: PermanentWorking Pattern: Full TimeDriving Required: YesSummary:Our client, a leading organisation in the legal services industry, is seeking an experienced Bid Manager to join their dynamic marketing team. This role is pivotal in controlling, developing, and managing the tender and pitching process, supporting the firm's financial objectives. If you are a proactive self-starter with a passion for business development and exceptional communication skills, we want to hear from you!Primary Objectives:
  • Control, develop, and manage the firm's tender and pitching process in conjunction with the Tender Managers and Business Development Executives.
  • Act as a coach and mentor, preparing team members for successful tenders, pitches, or presentations.
  • Provide tender and presentation support to Partners across the firm.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Monitor resources for emerging bids across all segments and regions, creating a database to identify key prospects or clients likely to go out to tender.
  • Develop and implement an effective bid process, ensuring all Partners are aware of procedures and available support from the Marketing team.
  • Create and maintain a knowledge bank of standard or frequently used information for bids and pitches.
  • Coordinate the production of all bids and pitches, including panel reviews with the Business Development team.
  • Manage content and production of bid and presentation documentation in accordance with corporate standards.
  • Collaborate with the Business Development team to organise appropriate Partners and fee earners for each bid or presentation.
  • Generate and coordinate regular and ad hoc reports on bid and pitch performance, tracking new business enquiries, wins, and losses.
  • Provide coaching and mentoring support for Partners on bids, pitches, and presentations, coordinating training programmes where applicable.
  • Conduct feedback meetings with clients on bids and pitches to gather insights for improvement.
  • Obtain competitor intelligence and track activity.
  • Assist with ad hoc business development and marketing projects as needed.
About You:You will have a genuine interest and proven experience in business development within a professional services environment. We are looking for candidates who possess:Key Skills & Experience:
  • Proven track record in business development experience in a business-to-business services environment, with professional services experience.
  • Strong analytical skills; commercially aware and astute.
  • A self-starter with the ability to work independently and proactively develop ideas and solutions.
  • Well-developed project management, time management, and organisational skills.
  • Persuading and influencing skills, able to manage senior-level stakeholders without direct line responsibility.
  • Confident, assertive, and resilient demeanour.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral, especially in presentations.
  • Flexibility to travel across offices and client locations as required.
Why Join Us?This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact within a collaborative marketing team. The office is conveniently located just a 10-minute walk from Moorfields train station, making it easily accessible. If you meet the criteria outlined above and are looking to advance your career as a Bid Manager, we encourage you to apply!To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and interest in this role. Join us in shaping the future of our client's business development efforts!Office Angels is an employment agency. We are an equal opportunities employer who put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.Office Angels is an employment agency and business. We are an equal-opportunities employer who puts expertise, energy and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. By showcasing talents, skills and unique experiences in an inclusive environment, we help individuals thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.Office Angels acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Office Angels UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer.By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Office Angels. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.

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