Bids & Business Development Executive

Salary: £45,000 - £45,000 per annum Location: Greater London,Central London Job Type: Permanent

- JOB TYPE: Permanent
- INDUSTRY SECTOR: Legal / Professional Services
- LOCATION: London (Hybrid: 3 days Office / 2 days WFH)
- SALARY: up to £45,000 depending on experience

Join an innovative Business Development & Marketing team in the heart of London and support the delivery of the firm's bids and pitch process, helping to coordinate submissions, draft content and ensure high-quality outputs.

Alongside bids, you will also provide proactive BD support across the firm’s practice areas, departments and sectors.

ABOUT THE COMPANY

• My client is a is a premier City law firm known for its entrepreneurial spirit, personable culture, and ability to solve the most complex legal issues for high-profile clients
• Join a firm that prioritises diversity, inclusion, and a friendly, supportive atmosphere

ABOUT THE ROLE
What you'll be doing

• Support the coordination and delivery of bids and pitch documents, ensuring submissions are produced to deadline and to a high standard
• Draft, edit and format high-quality, persuasive proposal content, working with partners and colleagues to gather relevant information
• Ensure bids are consistently delivered to deadline, including fast-turnaround submissions. Submissions will be fully compliant with client instructions and panel criteria
• Maintain and update the firm’s credentials bank, case studies and bid materials
• Support post-pitch feedback tracking and contribute to continuous improvement of bid processes
• Help embed best practice in pitch preparation across the firm.

Why you'll love it here

• up to £45,000
• Hybrid working
• Supportive and inclusive working environment

ABOUT YOU
What we're looking for

• At least two years’ experience supporting bids/pitches/proposals within a professional services partnership environment 
• Willingness to continue professional development and build expertise in bids and business development
• Strong organisational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines
• Confident communicator with the ability to work effectively with partners and colleagues
• Positive, proactive attitude and strong team orientation
• Strong written and proofreading skills with excellent attention to detail
• Good commercial awareness and interest in business development within a partnership environment
• Ability to translate technical content into clear, client-focused messaging (with guidance)
• Comfortable working to deadlines, including fast-turnaround submissions
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office; experience using CRM systems desirable.

You MUST have the right to work in the UK - visa sponsorship is not available.

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