Bid Manager – Public Sector
Location: Bristol (Hybrid)
Salary: Up to £60,000
A leading UK Commercial Law Firm is seeking an experienced Bid Manager to join its Business Development team. This is a pivotal role focused on shaping and delivering compelling bids within the public sector, with the support of one direct report.
As Bid Manager, you will take ownership of the end-to-end bid process – from opportunity identification and qualification, through to managing responses, coordinating input from senior stakeholders, and ensuring submissions are of the highest quality. Working closely with partners and the wider business development function, you will play a central role in driving growth across key public sector markets.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead and manage the full lifecycle of bids, tenders, and proposals within the public sector.
* Collaborate with partners, fee earners, and business development colleagues to craft winning strategies.
* Oversee and mentor one direct report, ensuring delivery of high-quality outputs.
* Develop bid content, case studies, and client-focused messaging aligned with brand and compliance standards.
* Monitor pipelines, evaluate bid success, and support continuous improvement in bid processes.
About You:
* Proven experience managing bids in a professional services, legal, or consultancy environment.
* Strong understanding of public sector procurement and frameworks.
* Excellent project management, writing, and stakeholder engagement skills.
* Ability to work effectively under pressure, balancing multiple deadlines.
* Motivated, detail-oriented, and confident in managing a small team.
Why Join?
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a top-tier commercial law firm with a strong reputation in public sector work. You’ll benefit from a collaborative, high-performing environment, hybrid working arrangements, and career development opportunities – all while making a measurable impact on the firm’s growth.