Senior Proposals Manager at Blue Legal - London, Senior Proposals Manager - Blue Legal

Senior Proposals Manager

Blue Legal

Location: London, United Kingdom

Category: Legal

Salary: 60,000 - 80,000 GBP / yearly

Full-time


Job Description

Blue Legal is partnering with a leading law firm to recruit a Senior Proposals Manager on a 12-month fixed term contract in either London or Bristol.

Responsibilities

Collaborate across offices and teams to ensure a unified, strategic approach to proposals.

Serve as the central contact and champion for all competitive pitch activity.

Model best practices and collaboration across all proposal efforts.

Manage proposal resources, coordinating delivery with BD Managers, Lawyers, and Creative Services.

Lead and advocate for the proposal process as a vital part of the firm's growth strategy.

Step in during peak periods to lead proposals and support with bid qualification, intelligence gathering, coaching, and reviews.

Provide line management, mentorship, and coaching to the proposals team, enhancing their skills and impact.

Oversee workload distribution and promote a culture of continuous improvement and flexibility.

Qualifications

Proven experience leading complex panel tenders, managing teams, projects, budgets, and change initiatives within professional services.

Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence, coach, and build trusted relationships at all levels.

Highly commercial, organised, and adaptable with excellent copywriting, IT proficiency, and a focus on delivering results.

Professional and credible with a collaborative mind-set, committed to fostering an inclusive, supportive, and high-performing team culture.