Bids Manager

We are recruiting a Bids Manager – Energy, on an initial fixed‑term contract to cover a period of maternity, running until the end of September
2027.

The role will manage strategic Energy sector bid opportunities across tender and presentation stages, working closely with Bid Partners and key stakeholders to advise on bid strategy, messaging, structure and content direction. The role sits within our Central Bids team, which forms part of the Business Development department and is made up of bids specialists from both the legal and other sectors.

The team is spread across our UK offices and this role can be based out of Manchester, Leeds, Birmingham, Edinburgh, Glasgow or London.

Successful applicants will be given the opportunity to take on a senior role within an established, high‑performing bids function, supporting strategic Energy sector opportunities while also coaching and managing a Bids Executive.

Standard working hours are9:30am–5:30pm, with a 3‑day in‑office, 2‑day from‑home work model. As an inclusive employer, we are willing to consider any flexible working requests.

• Manage strategic Energy sector bid opportunities from qualification through to submission and presentation stage.
• Advise on bid strategy, messaging, structure and content direction.
• Write and edit copy for client‑facing documents to create clear, compelling and consistent bid responses.
• Coach presentation teams and support stakeholders through client pitch preparation.
• Coach and manage junior team members, including reviewing work and providing constructive feedback.

• Extensive experience managing bids and advising on bid approach and strategy, ideally within a legal services firm.
• Experience writing and editing copy for client‑facing documents with the ability to create clear, compelling and consistent bid responses.
• Experience managing, guiding or supporting junior team members, including reviewing work and providing constructive feedback.