Blue Legal are partnering with a leading law firm who are recruiting for a Senior Pursuits Manager to join their Bristol or Edinburgh office on a 12 month FTC basis. The role involves educating people from across the business in the power of Pursuits activity. This will include influencing and upskilling legal professionals on active opportunities and working closely with business professionals on how they can contribute expertise - everything from pricing and financials through to responsible business and social value.
The Responsibilities:
* Lead and chair kick-off meetings, managing the full pursuit process from proposition to production.
* Identify risks and challenges early, providing proactive, solutions-focused responses.
* Evaluate and qualify opportunities using a commercial go/no-go framework, aligning with firm strategy.
* Promote cross-departmental collaboration and involve subject matter experts where beneficial.
* Oversee pursuit planning, competitor analysis, stakeholder engagement, and future opportunity spotting.
* Manage day-to-day operational pursuit activity, ensuring high-quality submissions and continuous improvement.
* Deliver compelling, tailored content for both public and private sector clients, driving best-practice approaches.
* Foster a supportive, growth-oriented team culture through coaching, feedback, and development initiatives.
The Candidate:
* Highly driven, ambitious, and motivated by success, thriving under pressure with a passion for winning.
* Resilient and hardworking with a can-do attitude, recognised and valued for contributing beyond the standard 9–5.
* Strong relationship builder who networks effectively and secures collaboration under tight deadlines.
Please note: Due to the specific sectors we work in, 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.We regret that our clients will not accept applications outside of these areas