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Senior Pursuits Manager

Job in City of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh Area, EH1, Scotland, UK
Listing for: Burges Salmon LLP
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-06-23
Job specializations:
  • Management
    Operations Manager, Program / Project Manager, Corporate Strategy, Change Management
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 - 80000 GBP Yearly GBP 60000.00 80000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: City of Edinburgh

Senior Pursuits Manager - Lead the firm’s most strategic client opportunities and complex tenders. This new headcount reflects continued growth and investment in our pursuits capability.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead the most strategic bids and tenders, guiding opportunities from early positioning through to submission and presentation.

• Work closely with partners, lawyers and business services colleagues to shape compelling, client propositions and bring structure and direction to complex opportunities.

• Develop clear, persuasive submissions, challenge and influence stakeholders constructively, anticipate risks, manage competing priorities and maintain momentum across multiple opportunities.

• Serve as a key deputy to the Head of Pursuits, contributing to the function’s direction, representing the team in senior forums, and embedding best practice across the firm.

• Coach, train and guide teammates, helping build capability and confidence across the pursuits team and wider colleagues.

• Drive continuous improvement, refining processes and ways of working to enable high‑quality outcomes.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience leading complex bids or strategic proposals at a senior level with credibility to influence and challenge constructively.

Strong communication skills, able to convert detailed input into clear, compelling, client‑focused messaging.

• Excellent organisational skills, focused and adaptable in a fast‑paced environment.

• Collaborative, resilient, and motivated to help others perform at their best; coaching or development experience is a plus, as is an interest in improving processes.

Why This Role?

An opportunity to take on a visible, influential position within a growing team, shaping the future of the firm and bringing your own perspective to a newly created role.

Work in a collaborative, high‑performing environment where ideas are shared and work of consistently high standard is produced.

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Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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