Job Description
We have an exciting new opportunity for a Pitch/Bids Specialist to join our Marketing team on a 12 month fixed term contract, based in the A&O Shearman Belfast office.
What you will do
We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Pitch Specialist to work collaboratively with members of our global BD team, and play a key role in supporting our business to win new mandates. The successful candidate will play a hands‑on role in strategising and delivering compelling client‑focused proposals and credential statements, that are produced to the highest standard within agreed deadlines.
The job will include, but not be limited to:
- Producing proposals, pitch presentations and credential statements, in line with A&O Shearman quality standards including:
- Executing strategy for the drafting and completion of high value, often multi‑discipline bids and tenders.
- Working collaboratively to produce high quality content and design outcomes.
- Assisting with the development of key messages and compelling, client‑specific value propositions.
- Editing and refining content and design of bid and tender documents.
- Becoming a subject matter expert in key practice areas
- Becoming a subject matter expert in the use of any new pitch technology platforms.
- In conjunction with the Pitch Support Team, maintaining a library of pitch tools and guides.
- Supporting the Marketing and Business Development function with other pitch outputs as required.
What you will have
- 1‑2 years bid/proposals experience, preferably in a B2B services firm.
- Knowledge of a law firm and relevant product areas would be advantageous.
- Strong writing, editing, proofreading and communications skills.
- Proven project management capability, with a track record of prioritising complex workloads and meeting multiple concurrent deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
- Highest standard of quality – an eye for design, excellent attention to detail and a commitment to highest quality results.
- Demonstrable advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint, including use of templates, styles, master slides, and complex formatting.
- Sense of responsibility, accuracy and confidentiality.
- A hunger to learn and take on all tasks that will aid in learning, including keeping up to date with legal and commercial developments relevant to the product areas and sectors.
- Strong client focus.
What we can offer you
We recognise that our people are our most valuable asset, which is reflected in the wide range of benefits that are available to our employees. Some of these benefits include: our occupational pension scheme, group income protection cover, private medical insurance, mental health resources and free apps, health and wellbeing services encompassing GP service, emergency back‑up care support, parental and special leave, holiday entitlement increasing with length of service, holiday trading, online discounts and lifestyle management services.
We recognise the value of flexible working and embrace hybrid working, allowing our people to work from home up to 40% of their working time. We do, however, remain committed to working together in person for the remaining 60% of time so that we can learn, grow and succeed together.
Equal Employment Opportunity
We are an equal opportunities recruiter and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic.
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