Senior Bids Executive
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Senior Bids & Pursuits Executive to join a high-performing business development team focused on delivering excellence in winning work and generating profitable growth.
This role will play a key part in supporting the development of best-practice bids and pursuits, working closely with partners, business development professionals, clients, and other stakeholders. You will be responsible for managing the end-to-end bid process and helping to create compelling, client-focused proposals that differentiate the firm in a competitive market.
Working across Disputes, Employment and Tax practice areas, you will collaborate with senior stakeholders and business services teams to drive strategic pursuits and improve win rates.
This is a permanent position based in London, offering hybrid working arrangements.
Responsibilities
• Collaborate with partners, subject matter experts and business development teams to define bid strategies, value propositions and win themes.
• Manage the full bid and pursuit lifecycle, from qualification through to submission, presentations and post-bid reviews.
• Drive best practice across bids and pursuits, promoting consistency, quality and continuous improvement.
• Lead the writing, editing, proofreading and refinement of proposal content to ensure accuracy, compliance and impact.
• Work closely with marketing, communications and business development teams to share knowledge and improve pursuit effectiveness.
• Analyse bid performance, feedback and reporting data to identify trends, enhance quality and improve win rates.
• Support presentation preparation and coaching for pitch teams where required.
• Maintain and develop proposal content libraries and knowledge resources.
Job Requirements
• At least 3 years' experience in bids, proposals or pursuits within legal, professional services or a similar environment.
• A proven track record of supporting successful strategic bids and business-winning initiatives.
• Strong proposal writing and editing skills, with the ability to transform technical information into clear, persuasive and client-focused content.
• Experience collaborating with senior stakeholders and subject matter experts to deliver high-quality submissions.
• Knowledge of bid management methodologies and pursuit best practice.
• Excellent project management skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities simultaneously.
• Strong commercial awareness and the ability to identify client needs, benefits and win themes.
• Exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
