Bid Manager

Talent Frame are delighted to partner with our long standing client on a Bid Manager role in the legal sector. The successful candidate will oversee and coordinate the end-to-end process of bid submissions, supporting the goal of securing profitable new work across multiple sectors. This is a pivotal position within the organisation’s business development team.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and project manage responses to regional and national tenders and proposals, ensuring timely and compliant delivery.
• Develop, evaluate, and prioritise bid opportunities in collaboration with internal stakeholders.
• Work closely with fee earners and other team members to craft compelling bid strategies and propositions.
• Conduct research on clients and prospects to inform and tailor bid content effectively.
• Coordinate all aspects of bid management, including kick-off meetings, progress reviews, pricing, and review processes.
• Draft, edit, and proofread persuasive content, ensuring all materials align with brand standards and client expectations.
• Liaise with support departments to verify accuracy and completeness of submissions.
• Coach and support fee earners in preparing for presentations and interviews.
• Analyse win/loss data and engage in post-bid debriefs to improve future responses.
• Promote best practices and maintain a knowledge bank of templates, case studies, and answers to common questions.
• Collaborate with the wider Business Development team to identify cross-selling opportunities and share insights on bid successes.

Person Specification

• Minimum of 3 years' experience managing bids or tenders in a B2B environment.
• Experience working within the property, construction, or legal sectors is advantageous.
• Proven ability to produce clear, persuasive, and well-structured written content.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with influencing ability.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritise tasks and work efficiently under pressure.
• Proficiency in IT and numeracy skills; experience with InDesign is desirable but not essential.
• Experience using CRM systems and online research tools.

Commitment to Diversity

Talent Frame are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, disability, or age. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.