Bid Manager

Bid Manager (Strategic Pitches & Panel Opportunities)

Leeds | Manchester | Birmingham (Hybrid)

Work on the bids that shape the firm’s biggest client wins.

An international law firm is looking for a Bid Manager to join its central bids team, working alongside other Bid Managers and reporting into the Head of Bids.

This is a role for someone who enjoys high-stakes, complex pitches – the kind that involve multiple practice areas, jurisdictions and senior stakeholders.

You won’t just be coordinating responses.

You’ll be helping shape how the firm wins its most important work.

Why this role stands out

You’ll lead on large, multi-jurisdictional pitches and panel tenders

You’ll work directly with senior partners and international teams

You’ll be part of a high-performing, well-established bids function

You’ll have real influence over strategy, messaging and positioning

You’ll operate at the top end of the bids spectrum – complex, high-value work

What you’ll be doing

Leading strategic bids and RFP responses from early-stage qualification through to submission

Shaping bid strategy, messaging and overall approach to maximise win probability

Drafting and refining high-quality, persuasive proposal content

Working closely with partners and BD teams across multiple regions

Managing complex timelines, stakeholders and competing priorities

Supporting presentations, pitch preparation and post-bid debriefs

Contributing to best practice and continuous improvement across the bids function

Supporting and mentoring more junior team members where needed

What we’re looking for

Strong experience in bids, proposals or pitch management within professional services

Confidence leading complex, high-value opportunities

Excellent writing and communication skills

A calm, organised approach when managing multiple deadlines

Ability to influence and build credibility with senior stakeholders

Experience working across international or multi-team environments

This is an opportunity to step into a visible, high-impact role within an international law firm , where the bids team plays a central role in driving growth.

If you enjoy the challenge of complex, strategic pitches and want to be part of a team that genuinely influences outcomes this is well worth exploring.

Locations: Leeds, Manchester or Birmingham (hybrid working)