Blue Legal is partnering with a leading law firm who are looking to recruit a Senior Proposals Manager on a 12 month fixed term contract, to join their London or Bristol office. The role involves working with the core project team to launch proposals, interpreting feedback from post-pitch reviews and using intelligence to inform best practice. You will work with the Heads of Business/Client Development teams to lead the development and delivery of bid training for fee earners.
The Responsibilities:
- Collaborate across offices and teams to ensure a unified, strategic approach to proposals.
- Serve as the central contact and champion for all competitive pitch activity.
- Model best practices and collaboration across all proposal efforts.
- Manage proposal resources, coordinating delivery with BD Managers, Lawyers, and Creative Services.
- Lead and advocate for the proposal process as a vital part of the firm’s growth strategy.
- Step in during peak periods to lead proposals and support with bid qualification, intelligence gathering, coaching, and reviews.
- Provide line management, mentorship, and coaching to the proposals team, enhancing their skills and impact.
- Oversee workload distribution and promote a culture of continuous improvement and flexibility.
The Candidate:
- Proven experience leading complex panel tenders, managing teams, projects, budgets, and change initiatives within professional services.
- Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence, coach, and build trusted relationships at all levels.
- Highly commercial, organised, and adaptable with excellent copywriting, IT proficiency, and a focus on delivering results.
- Professional and credible with a collaborative mind-set, committed to fostering an inclusive, supportive, and high-performing team culture.
Please note: Only candidates with valid work experience in a Law Firm, Accountancy Firm, Management Consultancy, Property/Construction Firm, Financial Services Firm or a high profile relevant Association or Agency will be considered. Applications outside of these areas will not be accepted.
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