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Are you an experienced Bid Manager looking for a new role in a growing, national law firm? Our Bid team is hiring and we would love to hear from you! Mills & Reeve is a highly reputable national law firm recognised for investing in its people. Several recent high profile panel appointments have seen an increase in tender activity, so the firm has created a new permanent role and is looking for a Bid Manager. The role requires you to produce tenders across the firm, ensuring bid best practice and providing practical support on all aspects of the bid process. You will manage the bid process, draft the material, and work closely with the legal team to deliver high‑quality submissions.
Within this specialist role you will project‑manage the bid process, utilise the firm's bid‑automation system to create and produce content, and support the legal team through to presentation and debrief. You will provide strategic input to improve the bidding process, manage projects to drive best practice, and develop winning strategies. The ideal candidate has extensive bid experience, preferably in a professional services environment, strong writing and editing skills, advanced tender portal knowledge, and proven project‑management and communication abilities. You must be a proactive self‑starter, able to liaise confidently with internal stakeholders, and comfortable working in both private and public sector bids.
The person
Given this role, your background will likely include bid experience in a legal or professional services environment. The role additionally requires someone who:
* Ideally holds a marketing qualification from the Chartered Institute of Marketing
* Possesses commercial acumen: understands our business, clients and prospective targets across their industries
* Focuses on client relationships and develops relevant ‘sales’ messaging
* Is skilled in project management and able to deliver under pressure while maintaining sense of humour
* Displays strong delegation and communication skills
* Can draft compelling plain‑English content and conduct research and analysis
* Is capable of influencing and persuading key stakeholders, and has confidence to speak to clients
The team
You will manage your own workload but receive support and guidance from others. You will join an established team of eight bid specialists within the firm's marketing function to manage bid activity and maintain a high win rate. The team is led by a Head of Bids who champions growth and development, and works closely with Senior Bid Manager, Bid Manager, Bid Adviser and administration support. You may also collaborate with Head of Client Care, Head of Business Development and partners, lawyers and support specialists throughout the tender process.
The benefits
As you can expect, we offer a competitive salary and a wide range of benefits. Click here to find out more about our core benefit offering.
Pre‑employment screening
If we offer you a role, we will conduct comprehensive pre‑employment screening including, but not limited to, a basic DBS check, verification of your right to work, a three‑year employment history, and a self‑declaration of character and suitability. Full details of our pre‑screening employment process are available upon request.
The firm
Mills & Reeve is centred on achieving more for clients, their businesses and the wider communities we serve. We provide personalized, tailored advice, and leverage our network to recommend solutions when we don't have one. With over 1,450 people and 850 lawyers, we share one vision – achieving more for clients. We pride ourselves on values such as ambition, openness, care, and collaboration, and are committed to a supportive, inclusive working environment.
Values
* We’re ambitious – we aim high, embrace new ideas and are passionate about our work
* We’re open – we communicate openly and honestly to build trust, and we do what’s right
* We care – we’re committed to each other, our clients, our communities and the planet
* We collaborate – we’re easy to work with, offer help willingly, and get things done – together
And finally
Everyone at Mills & Reeve brings a unique perspective and ideas to the team, and we do everything we can to help each person thrive. We offer flexible working arrangements, an inclusive and supportive environment, and encourage staff to request any workplace adjustments needed. To learn more about our diversity and inclusion work, visit our website.
Employment details
* Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
* Employment type: Full‑time
* Job function: Sales and Business Development
* Industry: Law Practice
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