Are you a confident communicator with a flair for persuasive writing and a passion for winning business? This leading law firm is looking for a driven and detail-oriented professional to join them as an Assistant Bids Manager. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious individual who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and wants to make a real impact on the growth of business across the UK, Ireland, and the Middle East. Why This Role? As Assistant Bids Manager, you will: Lead compelling pitch creation : Work alongside senior lawyers and BD professionals to craft client-focused, high-impact proposals and presentations. Drive profitable growth : Support strategic business development efforts to help win new work and enhance client relationships. Shape the firm’s approach to pitching : Maintain and improve the firm’s pitch infrastructure, including tools, templates, and a centralised content library. Collaborate across departments : Partner with teams across finance, knowledge, client insights and risk to bring the best of the firm to every proposal. Champion excellence : Guide junior team members, share best practices, and promote a culture of creativity, innovation, and continuous improvement. Who You Are You’re likely to thrive in this role if you have: First-class writing, editorial, and content management skills. A strong background in business development or marketing, ideally within a law firm or professional services environment. Excellent project management skills and the ability to juggle multiple priorities under pressure. A commercial mindset and a strong client focus. A collaborative spirit with high emotional intelligence and team leadership experience. A proactive, creative, and tenacious approach to problem-solving. Familiarity with pitch builder tools and content libraries (a bonus!). ABOUT NORFOLK CAPSEY Norfolk Capsey is a professional services marketing & business development recruitment specialist. For over twenty five years we've been connecting talent with many leading professional services firms in the UK & internationally.