Business Development / Bids Coordinator (12-month FTC) Job Description Cleaver Fulton Rankin, a leading commercial law firm in Northern Ireland, is seeking a Business Development / Bids Coordinator to join our marketing team in Belfast. This role would suit someone with experience in bid / tender coordination, looking to develop their career within a leading commercial law firm. This is a fantastic opportunity to join an ambitious marketing team, playing a key role in drafting and coordinating tenders and proposals to support business development. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with our internal teams & external stakeholders, providing support across both marketing and business development activities. The role is primarily a bids role, with wider marketing exposure, including, but not limited to: The Role: Tracking tender portals and coordinating tenders & proposals from initiation to completion, including completing eligibility, drafting submissions, managing clarifications, coordinating the tendering team, and submitting compliant responses within tight deadlines Responding to compliance questionnaires, due diligence and supplier onboarding Conducting tender admin, including reviewing feedback and supporting continuous improvement Development of marketing collateral, presentations and other documents in line with company branding Preparing marketing and business development literature, including legal directories Assisting with the firms responsible business activities, including development of responsible business literature Contributing to the delivery of marketing and business development plans Working closely with the company, departments and practice groups in the delivery of marketing and business development objectives and initiatives Planning, promotion and execution of events Preparing documentation for business development meetings and contributing to firm-wide committees Contributing to wider marketing projects as required Providing additional administrative support as required Requirements: Essential Previous experience leading end-to-end tender and bid processes, including bid writing and familiarity with tender portals Strong writing, editing, proofreading and verbal communication skills Strong analytical ability, producing tender responses in line with specific criteria Demonstrate excellent project management skills IT literate, with experience using Microsoft Office Suite Ability to work on own initiative and as a member of a team Excellent time management and organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise work, meet deadlines and multitask Strong attention to detail Positive and adaptable approach Desirable Previous experience of working in a legal or professional services environment would be advantageous Previous experience working in a marketing or communications role Educated to degree level in marketing, communications, business or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience Salary: Commensurate with experience. Position: 12-month fixed term contract, Full-time, Monday-Friday Closing date: Monday 11 May 2026. Cleaver Fulton Rankin is an equal opportunities employer.