**The Opportunity**:
As Bid Coordinator, you will be responsible for providing support for the end-to-end bid process. An integral part of the global bid team, you will support the administrative and coordination tasks of bids throughout the process to support bid excellence and contribute to helping the firm grow through new and existing business wins.
A full job description including a breakdown of responsibilities can be found either below or attached to the role on our careers page.
**About You**:
In this role you will demonstrate the following skills and experience:
- Display a keen interest in bids and business development
- Excellent organisational and time management abilities
- Exceptional eye for detail, able to spot errors and inconsistencies i.e. strong proofreading skills
- Competent user of the Microsoft Office suite, including advanced Word and PowerPoint skills
- Self-motivated; comfortable working autonomously to deliver the objectives of the role with limited day-to-day supervision
- Team player, with a strong service ethic and a desire to add value to the firm by improving the quality and usability of bid content
- Keen eye for design detail, able to improve the visual impact and aesthetic properties of proposal materials
- Qualified to degree level or equivalent (preferably Commerce, English or other arts/humanities degree)
Desirable Skills and experience, however not required:
- Experience of bid library/pitch automation software systems
- An understanding of legal practices, products and the legal competitive landscape, gained from previous experience within the legal sector
- Experience of having worked in the professional services sector, a partnership or other complex, global environment
- An understanding of different bid cultures and customers, with bid writing experience across geographies and to a variety of customers (e.g. government, financial services, banks, funds, corporates)
**What makes Ashurst a great place to work?**
We offer you all the things you should expect from an international law firm, some of which include:
- competitive remuneration with the flexibility to reward high performance;
- flexible working;
- complimentary gym memberships;
- corporate health plans;
- a global professional development offering for all employees; and
- an industry-leading programme that celebrates diversity and inclusion.
We are committed to delivering positive impacts to our communities through our Social Impact programme, with a strong emphasis on working with First Nations people through our pro bono practice.
We aim to recruit, retain and promote the best people from the widest possible talent pools. We are committed to offering a safe and welcoming environment for all employees to ensure they are supported to work at their best.
Beyond this, what sets Ashurst apart from others is our global strength, our drive to innovate and collaborate, and our commitment to excellence. It is these values that make Ashurst a unique place to work.
**COVID-19 Policy**:
Ashurst prioritises the health, safety and wellbeing of its people and others who are involved in our business. Our COVID-19 policy requires people to have received a completed course of a recognised COVID-19 vaccine or obtain an approved exemption in order to attend Ashurst, client or supplier premises. Please ask us if you require more information about our COVID-19 policy.
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