LAW CHOICE RECRUITMENT
Business Development Assistant
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A highly regarded law firm is looking to appoint a BD Assistant to join its established Business Development team.
This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate who is looking to develop their business development career within a professional services environment. Working closely with the Bid Manager, you will play a key role in supporting the delivery of successful tenders and proposals, helping the firm secure new business opportunities.
The Opportunity
You'll join a collaborative and high-performing Business Development team that works closely with stakeholders across the firm to deliver compelling tender submissions, drive business growth and support client development initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Identify and monitor tender opportunities across relevant sectors and practice areas
- Manage bid administration and coordinate key deliverables to ensure submission deadlines are met
- Prepare and submit tenders through online procurement and tender portals
- Maintain tender trackers and pipeline information
- Draft and collate non-technical tender responses using existing bid content and marketing collateral
- Liaise with fee earners, partners and business support teams to gather information required for submission
- Coordinate compliance requirements and contract review processes
- Collect and maintain bid feedback on both successful and unsuccessful submissions
- Manage and develop the firm's bid library and precedent database
- Source historic submissions and supporting content for future opportunities
- Support the continuous improvement of bid processes, content and best practice
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- Strong written communication and stakeholder management skills
- Exceptional attention to detail and organisational ability
- Confident managing multiple deadlines and priorities simultaneously
- Proactive, driven and able to build relationships
- Comfortable working independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment
- Positive, solutions-focused approach with a willingness to learn and develop
- Experience within a professional services environment would be highly desirable
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Why Apply?
- Join a respected and growing law firm
- Gain exposure to a wide range of bids, tenders and client development activities
- Work alongside experienced Business Development and Marketing professionals
- Hybrid working arrangement
- Strong opportunities for career development and progress
- Supportive and collaborative team culture
If you're looking to build a long-term career within Business Development and Bid Management and want to be part of a successful professional services team, we'd love to hear from you.
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