Bid Manager – Tenders & Pitches (Maternity Cover, 12–14 Month Contract)
Dublin City Centre | Contract | Hybrid
We are seeking an experienced
Bid Professional
to 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 firm's 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, you'll ensure submissions are of the highest quality, client-focused, and aligned with the firm's strategic objectives.
Why Apply?
* Competitive salary
(based on experience)
* 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
. You'll 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 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
* professional services or legal background ideally.
* 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).
* Experience delivering training in bid or pitch best practices - desirable but not essential.
This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated
Bid Manager
or
an ambitious
Senior Bid Professional
to 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 Áine in Lex Consultancy.