Business Development Assistant - Graduate Level

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

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• Identify and monitor tender opportunities across relevant sectors and practice areas
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• Manage bid administration and coordinate key deliverables to ensure submission deadlines are met
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• Prepare and submit tenders through online procurement and tender portals
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• Maintain tender trackers and pipeline information
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• Draft and collate non-technical tender responses using existing bid content and marketing collateral
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• Liaise with fee earners, partners and business support teams to gather information required for submissions
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• Coordinate compliance requirements and contract review processes
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• Collect and maintain bid feedback on both successful and unsuccessful submissions
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• Manage and develop the firm's bid library and precedent database
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• Source historic submissions and supporting content for future opportunities
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• Support the continuous improvement of bid processes, content and best practice
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About You

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• Strong written communication and stakeholder management skills
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• Exceptional attention to detail and organisational ability
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• Confident managing multiple deadlines and priorities simultaneously
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• Proactive, driven and able to build relationships across a business quickly
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• Comfortable working independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment
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• Positive, solutions-focused approach with a willingness to learn and develop
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• Experience within a professional services environment would be highly desirable
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Why Apply?

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• Join a respected and growing law firm
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• Gain exposure to a wide range of bids, tenders and client development activity
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• Work alongside experienced Business Development and Marketing professionals
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• Hybrid working arrangement
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• Strong opportunities for career development and progression
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• Supportive and collaborative team culture
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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.