Pitch/Bids Specialist
Marketing team, 12‑month fixed‑term contract based in the A&O Shearman Belfast office.
Core Pitch Team – Belfast
The Core Pitch Team (CPT) sits within the Global Business Development, Marketing & Communications function.
What you will do
* Produce proposals, pitch presentations and credential statements in line with A&O Shearman quality standards, including:
o Executing strategy for drafting and completing high‑value, multi‑discipline bids and tenders.
o Working collaboratively to produce high‑quality content and design outcomes.
o Assisting with the development of key messages and compelling, client‑specific value propositions.
o Editing and refining the content and design of bid and tender documents.
* Become a subject‑matter expert in key practice areas.
* Become a subject‑matter expert in the use of new pitch technology platforms.
* In conjunction with the Pitch Support Team, maintain a library of pitch tools and guides.
* Support the Marketing and Business Development function with other pitch outputs as required.
What you will have
* 1‑2 years of bid/proposal experience, preferably in a B2B services firm.
* Knowledge of a law firm and relevant product areas is advantageous.
* Strong writing, editing, proofreading and communication skills.
* Proven project‑management capability, with a track record of prioritising complex workloads and meeting multiple simultaneous deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
* Highest standard of quality – eye for design, excellent attention to detail and commitment to excellence.
* Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint, including use of templates, styles, master slides and complex formatting.
* Sense of responsibility, accuracy and confidentiality.
* A hunger to learn and take on all tasks that aid learning, including keeping up to date with legal and commercial developments relevant to the product areas and sectors.
* Strong client focus.
What we can offer you
Benefits include an occupational pension scheme, group income protection cover, private medical insurance, mental health resources and free apps, health and wellbeing services, GP service, emergency back‑up care support, parental and special leave, holiday entitlement increasing with length of service, holiday trading, online discounts and lifestyle management services.
Flexible working: hybrid arrangement allowing up to 40 % of time from home and 60 % in‑person.
Equal Opportunities
We are an equal opportunities recruiter and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic.
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