A highly regarded law firm is looking to appoint a BD Assistant to join its established Business Development team.
This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate who is looking to develop their business development career within a professional services environment. Working closely with the Bid Manager, you will play a key role in supporting the delivery of successful tenders and proposals, helping the firm secure new business opportunities.
The Opportunity
You’ll join a collaborative and high-performing Business Development team that works closely with stakeholders across the firm to deliver compelling tender submissions, drive business growth and support client development initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
Identify and monitor tender opportunities across relevant sectors and practice areas
Manage bid administration and coordinate key deliverables to ensure submission deadlines are met
Prepare and submit tenders through online procurement and tender portals
Maintain tender trackers and pipeline information
Draft and collate non-technical tender responses using existing bid content and marketing collateral
Liaise with fee earners, partners and business support teams to gather information required for submissions
Coordinate compliance requirements and contract review processes
Collect and maintain bid feedback on both successful and unsuccessful submissions
Manage and develop the firm’s bid library and precedent database
Source historic submissions and supporting content for future opportunities
Support the continuous improvement of bid processes, content and best practice
About You
Strong written communication and stakeholder management skills
Exceptional attention to detail and organisational ability
Confident managing multiple deadlines and priorities simultaneously
Proactive, driven and able to build relationships across a business quickly
Comfortable working independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment
Positive, solutions-focused approach with a willingness to learn and develop
Experience within a professional services environment would be highly desirable
Why Apply?
Join a respected and growing law firm
Gain exposure to a wide range of bids, tenders and client development activity
Work alongside experienced Business Development and Marketing professionals
Hybrid working arrangement
Strong opportunities for career development and progression
Supportive and collaborative team culture
If you’re looking to build a long-term career within Business Development and Bid Management and want to be part of a successful professional services team, we’d love to hear from you.
