Senior Bids Manager

Job TitleSenior Bids ManagerClosing Date15-May-2024DepartmentMarketing & SalesJob LocationBristol; LondonRoleBusiness ServicesDescriptionDue to growth across the business, wehave an exciting newly created Senior Bids Manager role in ourBusiness Development & Marketing team. As a Senior Bids Manageryou will manage and lead the centralised bids function, whichprovides expert support on both anticipated and reactive pitchopportunities. This is a permanent role that can bebased out of either our Bristol or London office that supportshybrid working. The TeamBD, Marketing & Sales is awelcoming and dynamic team of experts, supporting lawyers, sectorsand service lines across our international business. We are nowlooking to expand our capacity for supporting and advising ourlawyers on international bids. What You'll DoReporting to the Director of BusinessDevelopment, you will be responsible for leading and line managingthe Bids team, which currently comprises of two Bid Managers and oneBids Executive. You will be delivering high quality bid responsesacross the entire bids lifecycle, from making decisions on go ahead,project managing the process and capturing learnings. Other key responsibilities include:Applying an expert eye to thecreation and editing of content as well as ensuring successfulsubmission of high quality, visually appealing RfP responsesSetting the Bids team objectivesthat feed down from your team level objectives, holding effective1:1s with them and holding them team to account for delivery,whilst fostering a collaborative and engaging environment wherethe team feel supported and investedWorking closely with the BD team toensure bids are tailored to particular industry sectorsLooking at systems and processesthat will continually drive efficiencies and improve the qualityof our bid responsesWorking with the Head of Pursuitsto coach the bid teamTracking and reporting on bidswin/loss dataLinking in with active pursuits toensure the right resource is assigned to support pursuits thatbecome live pitch opportunitiesBringing together best practice andlessons learnt from other bids across the Firm What we're looking forThis role will suit an experiencedSenior Bids Manager, or Bids Manager looking for a step up in theircareer. As well as having an interest inBids, Business Development and Copywriting, the successful candidatewill have:Proven project management/bidmanagement skillsStrong attention to detailAbility to work under pressure andto tight deadlinesAbility to build relationshipsquickly with people across the business - often in a timepressured situationAbility to question and challengesenior stakeholders and influence them on the bid approachWillingness to be involved in handson tasks and project manage bid processes, including writing andediting contentA "can do" and positive attitudeStrong delivery experience withinlaw firms or professional services Passionate about people developmentand working as a collaborative teamEvidence of consistent seniormanagement & leadership stakeholder managementCuriosity, creativity and a desireto constantly improves processesActive and supportive team memberthat looks to contribute to a healthy team dynamicSalary and benefitsWe offer competitive salaries andgenerous benefitsFor more information or to applyWe would very much welcome yourapplication using the link provided. Should you have any questionsabout the role, or would like to find out more about the firm,please contact Dan Jones at ##### Osborne Clarke we value differenceand encourage applicants from all social backgrounds, ethnicities,disabilities, gender identities, and sexual or romanticorientations. We want everyone to feel that OC is a place where youcan be yourself and where you belong, and our range of interestgroups and diversity networks - not to mentionour great teams - are a part of making that a reality.Being an inclusive employer is important tous and we are committed to ensuring every applicant's recruitmentexperience is free from unnecessary barriers. We have made a numberof external commitments such as the Race Fairness Commitment andWomen in Law Pledge, and are working with organisations likeStonewall to become a more inclusive employer. We want you to beable to show us your best during the recruitment process. If yourequire any adjustments to be made during theapplication, interview process or when working with us, please letus know.If you have a dis/ability+, toinclude physical disability, hidden disability, long-term healthcondition or neurodivergence and meet the requirements listed inthis job advert, we would be delighted to offer you a guaranteedinterview. We want you to be able to show us your best during therecruitment process.We support working families via arange of family and caring friendly policies and will accommodateflexible working where we can. We value the health and wellbeing ofour people: for example, we're signatories to the Mindful BusinessCharter, have an active network of mental health champions and offerfree initiatives and flexiblebenefits to all our people.Although we include closing dates forour roles as a guide, we review and progress applications on arolling basis.*Services in India are provided by a relationship firm