Bid Manager Location: Dublin 2 Job Type: Full-time Salary: Attractive and competitive, commensurate with experience Day-to-day of the role: Pipeline Management: Work with partners to identify business opportunities. Track opportunities with existing and target clients. Manage and continuously improve the Tender Library. Coordinate document production and drafting. Maintain and develop practice panel and client lists. Track and report on activity, results, trends, and statistics. Tender Execution, Project Management & Writing: Lead Bid/No Bid decisions with senior management. Advise on strategy including key win themes, USPs, and positioning. Conduct market research to inform strategy and submissions. Work with senior stakeholders to agree on pricing strategies. Draft and edit high-quality, client-focused content. Project manage the entire bid process, sourcing and creating new content. Prepare pitch and presentation materials, including rehearsing and coaching presentation teams. Conduct debriefs internally and with clients; communicate feedback internally. Leadership & Team Development: Coordinate and attend Senior Management Tenders meetings. Lead, mentor, and motivate the bid team to ensure high performance. Encourage collaboration and knowledge sharing across teams. Drive continuous improvement through post-bid reviews and process enhancements. Required Skills & Qualifications: Educated to primary degree level with a minimum of 8-10 years' relevant work experience focused on bid and proposal development. Strong track record of leading end-to-end bids, ideally on public sector and complex multidisciplinary opportunities. Experience in a professional services firm with good commercial judgement. Confident working with senior stakeholders and strong people management skills. Practical, organised approach, able to manage multiple deadlines while maintaining high-quality output. Sharp eye for detail and high standards in written work. Professional, positive manner and sound judgement, including handling confidential information. Fluent in English with excellent written and verbal communication skills. Proficient in advanced Word, Excel, and PowerPoint skills. Familiarity with tendering portals is preferred. Benefits: Competitive salary and package based on experience. Supportive, collegial working environment. Career development and training opportunities. Legal Directory Submissions support and involvement. Training delivery relating to Tendering for fee earners.
