Bids Manager

Bids Manager role!! ( Full Time )

Senior Bids Manager role - Fantastic Law Firm based in South West London

Are you a Bids Manager looking for an exciting new opportunity to work for an Established Law Firm ( Full Time )

We are looking for an experienced, analytical and enthusiastic Bids Manager who is the best of the best

This is a perfect opportunity for an experienced bids manager looking to develop their existing bid skills in a proactive, dynamic environment and manage their own team.

You must be highly professional, highly experienced and have experience within Legal / Partnership

Bids Manager duties will include:

• Management and supervision of the bid team
• Prioritising resource within the bid team
• Ensuring each bid is in line with firm strategy and is commercially sound
• Overseeing and project managing a wide range of bids and capability statements
• Working closely with partners to develop winning strategies and propositions
• Coaching, influencing and challenging partners on applying best practice to content and delivery of content
• Coaching and mentoring junior members of the team working on bids
• Providing weekly tender updates to Heads of Department and Senior Partner as part of the Tender Operations Group
• Supporting Partners in wider BD plans and activity
• Conducting win/loss reviews, identify themes and report to Partner group
• Identifying areas for development of new tools e.g. new bid templates/structures/content
• Holding kick off/bid/no bid meetings and pursuing content for bids
• Drafting, editing and proof reading compelling content, reflecting agreed messages
• Gathering best practice and ensuring this is disseminated to the entire BD team
• Monitoring procurement portals for potential opportunities

You Must be:

• Have a proven ability and experience of leading, motivating and developing a team
• Have a sound understanding of the complexities of bid management in a professional services environment
• Be commercially aware
• Have an ability to build effective, credible and long-lasting relationships across all levels, but especially at senior level
• Have the ability to influence and be robust whilst winning the trust and confidence of colleagues.
• Have experience of coaching at partner level
• Have the ability to think analytically, whilst also demonstrating creativity and enthusiasm
• Have strong project management experience and a proven track record in the ability to juggle multiple priorities and large projects against tight deadlines
• Have experience of delivering commercial solutions which are engaging, creative and realistic
• Have excellent communication and presentation skills, both written and oral, with an ability to engage at all levels
• Be able to work calmly under pressure, to juggle multiple deadlines and to manage the expectations of demanding internal clients
• Have excellent attention to detail, with a methodical and logical approach
• Be a team player who is able to manage, motivate and work alongside others
• Be able and willing to familiarise themselves with Capsticks' business sectors and the services that the firm offers to each sector
• Be flexible, resilient, committed and good-humoured
• Be able to work with figures and explain scoring mechanisms
• Be technically proficient in Microsoft Office Suite applications
• Be prepared to make some limited travel between offices Have common sense!

Get in touch for immediate consideration and you could be the successful individual who has an amazing career with a prestigous Law Firm - additional perks and Benefits are included - Look forward to recieving your CV