At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and manage bids to secure contracts, ensuring compelling proposals.
- Company: TLT, a forward-thinking legal firm with a collaborative spirit.
- Benefits: Competitive daily rate, hybrid work model, and professional growth opportunities.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team focused on innovation and accessibility in legal work.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by driving meaningful outcomes in the legal sector.
- Qualifications: Strong project management skills and excellent communication abilities.
TLT is recruiting an experienced Contract Bids Manager on a 9-month basis. This assignment will be engaged on a competitive daily rate via an Umbrella Company. The role will be predominantly hybrid, with 2–3 days per week office attendance required in Bristol or Manchester in line with programme needs.
Who We’re Looking For
We’re looking for a thoughtful professional who brings both depth and perspective. You’re someone who can see the big picture while staying grounded in the details. You’ve built your expertise over time, and now you’re ready to collaborate in a way that lifts others up. You’re not just skilled – you’re curious, adaptable, and committed to making legal work more accessible and impactful. You know how to navigate complexity, communicate clearly, and build trust across teams and clients. If you’re passionate about using your insight to drive meaningful outcomes - and you care deeply about people along the way - we’d love to meet you.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Develop a deep knowledge and understanding of TLT’s sector offering including our clients, service lines and specific initiatives.
- Scope the bid requirements, manage the bid “go/no-go” process, identify key stakeholders and map out how to achieve maximum marks against the evaluation criteria.
- Prepare a bid plan, delivery programme and implement a structured best practice end‑to‑end process.
- Work with the lead partner and subject matter experts to develop a winning strategy, clearly identifying our value proposition.
- Write compelling bid copy clearly articulating our win themes and in line with our tone of voice guidelines.
- Project manage the bid from opportunity assessment stage through to drafting, submission, post‑submission feedback and reporting.
- Work with the firm’s Commercial Business Partners to inform and develop pricing strategy.
- Produce tender analysis informing management information and reporting.
- Prepare and coach bid teams for client presentations including messaging and rehearsals.
- Manage the continuous development of systems and processes to drive efficient bid production.
What You Bring
- Excellent organisational and project management skills with the ability to work to multiple deadlines.
- Interacting, working and communicating confidently with a wide range of colleagues both verbally and in writing.
- Excellent spelling and grammar and attention to detail.
- Strong time management skills with the ability to prioritise tasks.
- Solid technical/IT understanding.
- An understanding of the regulatory environment would be advantageous.
Contract Bids Manager in Manchester employer: TLT LLP
At TLT, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and inclusive work culture. Our hybrid working model allows for flexibility while ensuring meaningful engagement with colleagues in our vibrant Bristol and Manchester offices. We are committed to employee growth, offering opportunities for professional development and the chance to make a significant impact in the legal sector, all while working alongside passionate individuals who share your drive for excellence.
