Senior Proposals Manager (12 month FTC)

Location: London
Salary: Market Rate
Salary band: Dependant upon experience
Contract type: Permanent
Date posted: 8th April 2025

Blue Legal is partnering with a leading law firm who are looking to recruit a Senior Proposals Manager on a 12 month fixed term contract, to join their London office. The role involves working with the core project team to launch proposals, interpreting feedback from post-pitch reviews and using intelligence to inform best practice. You will work with the Heads of Business/Client Development teams to lead the development and delivery of bid training for fee earners.

The Responsibilities:

• Collaborate across offices and teams to ensure a unified, strategic approach to proposals.
• Serve as the central contact and champion for all competitive pitch activity.
• Model best practices and collaboration across all proposal efforts.
• Manage proposal resources, coordinating delivery with BD Managers, Lawyers, and Creative Services.
• Lead and advocate for the proposal process as a vital part of the firm's growth strategy.
• Step in during peak periods to lead proposals and support with bid qualification, intelligence gathering, coaching, and reviews.
• Provide line management, mentorship, and coaching to the proposals team, enhancing their skills and impact.
• Oversee workload distribution and promote a culture of continuous improvement and flexibility.

The Candidate:

• Proven experience leading complex panel tenders, managing teams, projects, budgets, and change initiatives within professional services.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence, coach, and build trusted relationships at all levels.
• Highly commercial, organised, and adaptable with excellent copywriting, IT proficiency, and a focus on delivering results.
• Professional and credible with a collaborative mind-set, committed to fostering an inclusive, supportive, and high-performing team culture.

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