At VWV we pride ourselves in providing quality legal advice and ensuring that our clients are at the centre of all that we do.  How we market our legal services and brand reputation rests in the capable hands of our inhouse colleagues in our Marketing & BD Department. 

We are pleased to say that due to an internal promotion, we have an opportunity for a Bids Assistant to join the team on a full time basis.

Is This Your Next Career Move?

As a Bids Assistant, you'll work closely with the Bids and Contracts Manager and the Bid Team to contribute to the success of our firm by creating high-quality, often complex, bids and proposals. Your role is crucial in supporting the Firm's efforts to win, retain, and generate profitable business.

In collaboration with the Manager and Executives, you'll manage bid opportunities which includes overseeing notification tools and software to capture relevant opportunities and discussing received opportunities with the Manager for appropriate action. You'll also work closely with partners, lawyers, and team members to facilitate the preparation and submission of bids and proposals.

Other duties will involve file creation, diary management, minute-taking, and maintaining various team tools. Conducting market research is a key responsibility to support bid opportunities, industry trends, competitor intelligence, and client insights. You'll review and proofread bid documents to ensure quality standards, compliance with client requirements, and effective representation of the firm's expertise.

And it doesn't stop there! Additionally, you'll be involved in coordinating the firm-wide Directories process, managing submissions in accordance with deadlines, and ensuring all supporting information is up to date.

So Who Are We Hoping Will Apply?

You're a highly organised and detail-oriented person with excellent administrative skills. You thrive in a fast-paced environment, able to manage multiple deadlines effectively and work under pressure. Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, are essential, with the capability to interact confidently with individuals at all levels of the business.

A keen eye for spelling and grammar is crucial, and prior experience in working with bid processes would be advantageous. If you are a proactive and process driven professional looking to contribute to a dynamic team, we encourage you to apply.

Enjoy using your own initiative? Great! Your eagerness to get stuck in and make a valuable contribution is just what we're looking for.

For more details of the essential and desirable experience we're looking for, please click on the attached job description link.

Why Choose Us?

There are so many reasons to stop and explore VWV further.  We're known for our friendly and welcoming culture where teamwork and collaboration are key.  There's no pigeon-holing or glass ceilings here, just a professional yet relaxed culture where you can finally be yourself.  We invite you to watch this short video on the right-hand side to see what our own people have to say about us.

We're striving to be an inclusive employer, to create a workplace and environment that promotes and values diversity, where everyone, regardless of background, can reach their full potential. Contact our recruiter to discuss any adjustments needed so we can make this the best possible candidate experience for you.

Where Will I Be Working?

At VWV we have a truly unique and engaging culture that we hold dear. We work hard but we also love to have fun and we recognise that it's the social interaction between us that really embeds our culture. Whilst this unusual time has proved we can work effectively as a business from home, we're currently working to a hybrid model of office and home working.  We have a "grown-up" working culture and try to be flexible and agile in the way we work. We anticipate you'll be in the Bristol office 3 days per week during the training period, with flexibility of reducing to 2 days per week down the line. Please note the Bid Team are all in the office on Mondays and Wednesdays, ideally we'd like you to follow suit where possible.

How To Apply?

All you need to do is click on "Apply Now" to submit your CV and include a covering letter telling us why this is the opportunity for you.