Job type
PermanentLocation
Central LondonWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
Generalist MarketingIndustry
LegalPay
Up to £60,000
Exciting opportunity for Bid Manager looking to move into a broader BD Manager role in legal with a great firm
Your new company
My client is a progressive, collaborative, & forward-thinking law firm based in London. They’ve won numerous awards as an employer of choice & are consistently ranked as a top place to work with high retention, a good work/life balance, & a big focus on career development & growth.
Your new role
They’re looking for an experienced Bid Manager who is interested in stepping into a broader Business Development Manager role with legal or accountancy sector experience.
You will be responsible for the BD & Marketing activities of two practice areas as well as acting as the firm’s Bid Lead for their key tenders. It’s a broad role covering client mapping & targeting, deal pipeline, events, thought leadership, social media, pitches etc. from planning/strategy through to execution where you’ll have real ownership of your practice area with stakeholders that are bought into BD & Marketing.
You’ll report into the Head of BD & work closely as part of a team 9, the wider BD & Marketing function, fee-earners, & Partners of the firm. They envisage 75% of your time being spent on BD&M duties & 25% as Bid Lead.
This is a permanent full-time role based in London with a 2/3 hybrid working policy.
What you’ll need to succeed
- Prior experience in the legal or accountancy sectors is a must to be considered
- Can demonstrate experience & track record of owning the bid process successfully
- Any additional BD/Marketing experience would be advantageous
- Strong stakeholder management skills within a Partnership environment
- Be at Senior Executive or Manager level
What you’ll get in return
This is a great opportunity to work with a close-knit, collaborative firm with a fantastic workplace culture. They offer a healthy work-life balance with flexible working policies & a good opportunity for future career growth/development into a Senior Manager role. Their BD & Marketing Director, who you’ll work closely with, is part of the firm’s leadership team & has a seat at the table on decisions & long-term strategy.
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