Bid Manager – Tenders & Pitches (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
- 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 life-cycle 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 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.