Bids Manager - 6 month FTC - London, Sheffield, Glasgow

Location

London

Salary

£competitive

Type

Contract

Department

Bids/Pitches

Reference

Consultant Name

Victoria Capsey

vcapsey@norfolkcapsey.co.uk

Phone

07765 692314

Job Description

Posted on:

June 5, 2025

This international law firm is looking for a proactive and commercially minded Bid Manager to join a high-performing team focused on delivering winning proposals for major domestic and international clients to join on a 6 month fixed term contract basis.

The Role

You’ll lead end-to-end bid processes, including high-value tenders, panel appointments, and client onboarding. This role involves strategic input, project management, and collaboration with senior stakeholders to shape compelling, client-focused submissions.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage proposals from initiation to presentation

• Advise on pricing, profitability, and bid strategy

• Write persuasive content tailored to client needs

• Support pitch training and best practices

• Collaborate with business development and international teams

• Maintain pitch tools and performance insights

About You

• Proven experience in bid or proposal management (professional services a plus)

• Excellent writing and communication skills

• Confident working with senior stakeholders

• Organised, strategic, and detail-focused

• Qualifications like APMP, CIM, or MBA are a bonus

At Norfolk Capsey, we are committed to ensuring an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for all candidates. If you have any specific requirements or need reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment journey, please let us know. Your needs are important to us, and we want to ensure an equitable experience for every candidate.

ABOUT NORFOLK CAPSEY

Norfolk Capsey is a professional services marketing & business development recruitment specialist. For over twenty five years we've been connecting talent with many leading professional services firms in the UK & internationally. Access our website for the latest vacancies (www.norfolkcapsey.co.uk) and follow our LinkedIn page for vacancies & market updates (https://www.linkedin.com/company/norfolkcapsey/)

Colette Norfolk (Managing Director)

07425 134763

cnorfolk@norfolkcapsey.co.uk

Victoria Capsey (Managing Director)

07765 692314

vcapsey@norfolkcapsey.co.uk

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Responsibilities

Job Requirements

• Proven experience in bid or proposal management (professional services a plus)

• Excellent writing and communication skills

• Confident working with senior stakeholders

• Organised, strategic, and detail-focused

• Qualifications like APMP, CIM, or MBA are a bonus

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