Clyde & Co

Pitch & Pursuits Manager

Clyde & Co
Posted 10/20/2026full-timeGlasgow • United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite
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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing complex bids and tenders while developing winning pursuit strategies aligned with client needs. Proficient in drafting compelling proposal content and maintaining compliance and risk management standards throughout the bidding lifecycle.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Bid ManagementPursuit Strategy DevelopmentProject ManagementStakeholder InfluenceMarket Analysis

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Lead high-profile pitches, tenders, panel appointments and RFP responses
  • Develop winning pursuit strategies aligned to client needs and business objectives
  • Manage end-to-end bid processes from opportunity identification through to submission
  • Coordinate multiple deadlines and stakeholders simultaneously
  • Draft executive summaries, proposal responses, credentials and case studies
  • Translate complex legal and commercial concepts into clear, persuasive messaging
  • Build relationships with partners, lawyers and business services teams
  • Influence senior stakeholders and provide strategic advice throughout pursuit processes
  • Manage cross-functional teams including finance, risk, pricing and design functions
  • Support senior stakeholders with presentation preparation, coaching and interview rehearsals
  • Analyse market trends, client requirements and competitive positioning to inform bid strategies
  • Conduct win/loss reviews and identify opportunities for continuous improvement
  • Maintain governance, compliance and risk management standards throughout the bidding lifecycle
  • Contribute to firm growth, market positioning and client acquisition across the Middle East and Africa

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Proven experience managing complex bids, pitches, tenders, panel appointments and RFP responses
  • Ability to develop winning pursuit strategies aligned to client needs and business objectives
  • Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and stakeholders simultaneously
  • Experience coordinating end-to-end bid processes from opportunity identification through to submission
  • Exceptional written communication skills with the ability to create compelling, client-focused content
  • Experience drafting executive summaries, proposal responses, credentials and case studies
  • Strong editing and proofreading skills with meticulous attention to detail
  • Ability to translate complex legal and commercial concepts into clear, persuasive messaging
  • Proven ability to build trusted relationships with partners, lawyers and business services teams
  • Experience influencing senior stakeholders and providing strategic advice throughout the pursuit process
  • Strong collaboration skills with experience managing cross-functional teams including finance, risk, pricing and design functions
  • Confidence supporting senior stakeholders with presentation preparation, coaching and interview rehearsals
  • Strong commercial awareness and understanding of client relationship development
  • Ability to analyse market trends, client requirements and competitive positioning to inform bid strategies
  • Experience conducting win/loss reviews and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement
  • Commitment to maintaining governance, compliance and risk management standards throughout the bidding lifecycle

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Modern, flexible working – A minimum of 2 days each week required from the office, 3 days from home.
  • Structured learning and development programmes
  • Secondment opportunities
  • Internal mobility across global offices
  • Inclusive, supportive culture
  • Life assurance from day one
  • Season ticket loans
  • Lifestyle discounts
  • An annual Wellbeing Day each year
  • 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
  • Pro bono, volunteering and charitable partnership opportunities
  • Eligibility for benefits may vary based on location and length of service

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Hard Skills
Bid Process CoordinationProposal WritingEditingProofreadingClient-Focused Content CreationWin/Loss ReviewGovernance ComplianceRisk ManagementMarket Trend AnalysisCommercial Awareness
Soft Skills
Relationship BuildingCollaborationCommunicationCoachingAttention to Detail
Industry Keywords
RFP ResponsesTendersPitchesPanel AppointmentsCross-Functional Team ManagementClient AcquisitionMiddle EastAfrica