Bids & Proposals Executive in Leeds

This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual looking to progress their career to join Stone King's highly respected Business Development & Marketing Team. Provide hands‑on support for the firm's bids and proposals process, ensuring timely, accurate, and high‑quality submissions. Focused on informal proposals, PQQs, supplier questionnaires, and maintaining bid assets, while assisting with research and coordination to improve efficiency and success rates.

Reasons to apply

• Gain invaluable experience across the Business Development & Marketing Team, working closely with specialists across the firm.
• Be part of an ambitious, collaborative national firm that values culture and wellbeing.
• Enjoy excellent benefits focused on wellbeing and development.
• Hybrid working with flexible arrangements supported by mental health commitments.

Key Responsibilities

• Bid & proposal support: Prepare smaller and/or informal proposals and assist with formal bid/framework submissions. Complete PQQs and supplier questionnaires accurately and on time. Conduct pitch research to support tailored submissions.
• Asset & document management: Maintain and update team sheets, CVs, and experience records. Manage pitch logs, trackers, and portals for bid submissions. Organise and maintain bid‑related assets (templates, pitch materials).
• Sales collateral development: Work closely with the BD team to draft and update leaflet and brochure content. Ensure all materials adhere to brand guidelines and quality standards.
• Coordination & reporting: Support the Bids & Proposals Manager with bid tracking and reporting.

Requirements

Essential: Ability to deliver targeted research that strengthens proposals and submissions. Experience in updating and maintaining key documentation, including bid assets, templates, team sheets and experience records, and managing pitch logs, trackers, and relevant portals. Experience drafting and updating marketing material such as brochures and leaflets, and understanding brand guidelines.

Desirable: Familiarity with CRM or bid management tools. Previous experience in a professional services environment or law firm. Knowledge of industry‑specific frameworks and procurement processes.

Personal Attributes

• Strong organisational skills, taking full ownership of tasks and ensuring delivery within agreed deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey ideas and influence decision‑making effectively.
• Adaptable approach in managing workload and supporting others.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a team‑first attitude.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Individual differences are embraced at Stone King, and we strive to create an environment in which people feel supported and able to be themselves. We are committed to promoting an inclusive working environment that supports the growth and development for all. We are proud to be signatories of the Mindful Business Charter, the Race Fairness Commitment, and the Age Friendly Employer Pledge, and we are a Disability Confident Employer. Stone King LLP is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to ensuring equality of opportunity by encouraging all our staff to achieve their full potential and guaranteeing that all employment decisions are taken without reference to irrelevant information or discriminatory practices.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Profit Share Scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Private Medical Insurance
• Life assurance (4 × salary)
• Pension scheme
• 28 days holiday plus statutory UK holidays
• Additional day allocated for CSR activities per annum

Closing date: 10 July 2026. Adverts normally close at midday on the closing date, but vacancies may close early if sufficient applications have been received. Submit your application as soon as possible.