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About the Role

This role offers an exciting opportunity to join the firm’s Business Development team as a Bids Assistant, supporting the preparation and delivery of high-quality bids, tenders and proposals that win new work and drive revenue growth. You will gain exposure to the full bids process while developing your skills in content development, coordination and stakeholder engagement, providing an excellent foundation for a career in bids, business development and client strategy.

Responsibilities

• Support the coordination of bids and tenders, ensuring deadlines, timelines and submission requirements are met.
• Help prepare credentials, presentations, and supporting materials for bids, pitches, and client opportunities.
• Support the preparation, formatting, and submission of directory submissions.
• Assist with tracking bid opportunities, including monitoring tender portals and internal systems.
• Help coordinate input from partners, lawyers, and business development teams.
• Assist in ensuring submissions are compliant, accurate, and aligned with firm branding.
• Support post-bid activity, including gathering feedback.
• Maintain bid trackers, templates, and internal systems.
• Help identify opportunities to enhance the quality, consistency, and usability of credentials, case studies, and bid materials.
• Maintain and update the firm’s bid and credentials library.
• Support the development of tailored materials to reflect client needs and sector focus.
• Assist with tagging, categorising, and maintaining bid content to improve knowledge sharing and support the effective use of AI-enabled tools.
• Support the adoption of new technologies and AI-driven solutions within the bids function.
• Contribute to initiatives aimed at improving data quality, content governance, and the firm's overall AI readiness within Business Development and Marketing.
• Work with lawyers and BD colleagues to gather information and input for bids.
• Support the organisation of bid-related meetings and help track actions and follow-ups.
• Build effective working relationships across teams while developing confidence working with senior stakeholders.
• Contribute to wider marketing and business development projects.

Requirements

• A keen interest in developing a career in bids, business development or marketing.
• An interest in technology, content management and the role of AI in improving business development, marketing and bid processes.
• Previous experience in an administrative, marketing or business development role is beneficial but not essential.
• A proactive and organised approach, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a willingness to develop confidence in drafting and editing content.
• High attention to detail and a commitment to producing accurate, high-quality work.
• A collaborative mindset and enthusiasm for working as part of a team.
• A positive, flexible approach and a willingness to learn.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (particularly Word and PowerPoint).

Skills

• Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint)

Location

• UK

Work Type

• Hybrid
• Agile working

Experience Level

• Entry level

Benefits

• Hands on experience of the bids and tender process within a leading international law firm.
• The opportunity to develop key skills in writing, content development and project coordination.
• Exposure to a range of practice areas and insight into how legal services are delivered.
• The chance to work with and learn from experienced BD professionals and partners.
• Involvement in developing credentials, presentations and client-facing materials.
• Exposure to AI-enabled bidding, content management and content development practices.
• A supportive and collaborative team environment with a strong focus on learning and development.
• A clear pathway to progress into a Bids Executive or Business Development role over time.

About the Company

• Penningtons Manches Cooper is a leading UK and international law firm, recognised for combining legal expertise with a deep understanding of our clients’ commercial objectives.
• With over 400 specialist lawyers, we provide a full-service offering tailored to the needs of businesses and individuals, delivering high-quality, practical legal advice across a range of sectors.
• Our Marketing and Business Development team plays a central role in driving the firm’s strategic growth ambitions.
• The team has been recognised as a finalist for Best Business Support Team at the British Legal Awards in both 2024 and 2025, reflecting its impact in delivering commercially focused and innovative BD initiatives across the firm and a testament to its collaborative approach.

Equal Opportunity

• At our firm, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is a priority and at the heart of everything we do.
• We actively want to attract a diverse workforce and welcome applications from everyone, from all backgrounds.
• We are committed to promoting an inclusive culture where everyone can be their full selves and experience being seen and heard.
• We ensure that there are equal opportunities and treatment for all job applicants and employees, at all stages of the recruitment process and employment, regardless of age, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, disability, race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression and social background.
• We aim to provide adjustments for people who have a disability, long-term health condition (including mental health) or neurodiversity.