Senior Bids Manager

A national top 50 law firm is recruiting a Senior Bids Manager to focus on bids and tenders across the UK in both the private and public sectors. Preferably based in Nottingham but the role could be based in any of the firm’s offices.Operating in the Business Development department, you will work within the National Tenders and Bids team that has an impressive win rate. This position has high-level exposure to the partnership, reporting to the Associate Director who head of the Bids team . This role will have a key focus across all sectors, service lines and offices and would also suit a qualified lawyer seeking to move into a bid manager role.Key responsibilities:Working collaboratively as part of a team, identifying and logging opportunities, bid planning, “Bid no Bid” scoping, drafting SQ, RfP, ITT and similar responsesCapable of leading on and drafting all aspects of bid responsesAble to coach teams in rehearsing for presentations and interviews and lead internal and external debriefsUse project management skills and techniques to ensure well-planned, organised and controlled processes to drive bids forward.Formulating best practice on win strategy for each bid, including consideration of commercial strategies and clearly articulating the reasons for adopting those strategiesManaging meetings confidently, inspiring enthusiasm and supportWorking with lawyers to formulate models for an attractive and profitable offerA focus on continual improvement of the quality of submissionsEssential skills include:Legal knowledge or experience of managing bids in a law firmExtensive experience of drafting bid responses for both the private and public sectorsExcellent interpersonal and relationship skillsAbility to work effectively, including under pressure, to meet multiple deadlinesExcellent ability to work in a team and autonomouslyExcellent writing, communication and influencing skillsStrong project management skills and techniques to help create and manage complex plansProficient with Microsoft packages
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