Business Development Assistant - Graduate Level - #2113604

A highly regarded law firm is looking to appoint a BD Assistant to join its established Business Development team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate who is looking to develop their business development career within a professional services environment. Working closely with the Bid Manager, you will play a key role in supporting the delivery of successful tenders and proposals, helping the firm secure new business opportunities.

The Opportunity

You'll join a collaborative and high-performing Business Development team that works closely with stakeholders across the firm to deliver compelling tender submissions, drive business growth and support client development initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and monitor tender opportunities across relevant sectors and practice areas
• Manage bid administration and coordinate key deliverables to ensure submission deadlines are met
• Prepare and submit tenders through online procurement and tender portals
• Maintain tender trackers and pipeline information
• Draft and collate non-technical tender responses using existing bid content and marketing collateral
• Liaise with fee earners, partners and business support teams to gather information required for submissions
• Coordinate compliance requirements and contract review processes
• Collect and maintain bid feedback on both successful and unsuccessful submissions
• Manage and develop the firm's bid library and precedent database
• Source historic submissions and supporting content for future opportunities
• Support the continuous improvement of bid processes, content and best practice

About You

• Strong written communication and stakeholder management skills
• Exceptional attention to detail and organisational ability
• Confident managing multiple deadlines and priorities simultaneously
• Proactive, driven and able to build relationships across a business quickly
• Comfortable working independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment
• Positive, solutions-focused approach with a willingness to learn and develop
• Experience within a professional services environment would be highly desirable

Why Apply?

• Join a respected and growing law firm
• Gain exposure to a wide range of bids, tenders and client development activity
• Work alongside experienced Business Development and Marketing professionals
• Hybrid working arrangement
• Strong opportunities for career development and progression
• Supportive and collaborative team culture

If you're looking to build a long-term career within Business Development and Bid Management and want to be part of a successful professional services team, we'd love to hear from you.