Bid Manager Tenders & Pitches (Maternity Cover, **** Month Contract) Dublin City Centre| Contract | Hybrid We are seeking an experienced Bid Professionalto join a leading professional services firm on a maternity cover contract.
This role sits within the Business Development & Marketing team, which drives growth, supports commercial opportunities, and enhances the firms profile in Irish and international markets.
The Role: As Bid Manager, you will lead the end-to-end management of tenders, pitches, and bid proposals across multiple practice areas.
Working closely with senior stakeholders, partners, and fee earners, youll ensure submissions are of the highest quality, client-focused, and aligned with the firms strategic objectives.
Why Apply?
Competitive salary Centrally located office close to public transport options - dart, train, bus, etc.
Opportunity to work within a top-tier, internationally recognised firm Join a supportive and collaborative Business Development & Marketing team, where you can develop your expertise and leadership skills.
This is an ideal career step for a Senior Bid Executive ready to move into management.
Youll have the opportunity to: Take ownership of the full lifecycle of bids, gaining visibility at senior leadership level.
Build your management capability by coordinating bid teams and influencing senior stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities: Manage the full bid lifecycle, from qualification and strategy through to submission and post-bid review.
Coordinate bid teams, facilitate kick-off meetings, and shape win strategies.
Draft, edit, and format compelling bid documents tailored to client needs.
Ensure brand consistency, messaging alignment, and compliance with firm standards.
Track bid outcomes, provide reporting to senior management, and champion best practices.
Maintain and develop bid content libraries and templates.
About You: 3+ years experience in tenders, pitches, or bid management.
Proven track record of leading tender submissions end-to-end.
Strong writing, editing, and document design skills with attention to detail.
Excellent project management skills, able to manage multiple deadlines under pressure.
Strong stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to influence at all levels.
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
Desirable: Professional services or legal sector experience.
Project management skills.
Experience delivering training in bid or pitch best practices.
This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated Bid Manager or an ambitious Senior Bid Professionalto play a central role in winning high-value commercial opportunities within a dynamic and collaborative team environment.
If you are interested in this role, please apply to ine in Lex Consultancy.
Please note only candidates that match the minimum job requirements above will be contacted for this role.
Skills: Bid Manager Bid and Tender Manager Proposal Manager