Cleaver Fulton Rankin, a leading commercial law firm in Northern Ireland, is seeking a Business Development / Bids Coordinator to join our marketing team in Belfast. This role would suit someone with experience in bid / tender coordination, looking to develop their career within a leading commercial law firm.
The Role
This is a fantastic opportunity to join an ambitious marketing team, playing a key role in drafting and coordinating tenders and proposals to support business development. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with our internal teams & external stakeholders, providing support across both marketing and business development activities. The role is primarily a bids role, with wider marketing exposure, including, but not limited to:
- Tracking tender portals and coordinating tenders & proposals from initiation to completion, including completing eligibility, drafting submissions, managing clarifications, coordinating the tendering team, and submitting compliant responses within tight deadlines
- Responding to compliance questionnaires, due diligence and supplier onboarding
- Conducting tender admin, including reviewing feedback and supporting continuous improvement
- Development of marketing collateral, presentations and other documents in line with company branding
- Preparing marketing and business development literature, including legal directories
- Assisting with the firm’s responsible business activities, including development of responsible business literature
- Contributing to the delivery of marketing and business development plans
- Working closely with the company, departments and practice groups in the delivery of marketing and business development objectives and initiatives
- Planning, promotion and execution of events
- Preparing documentation for business development meetings and contributing to firm-wide committees
- Contributing to wider marketing projects as required
- Providing additional administrative support as required
Requirements
Essential
- Previous experience leading end‑to‑end tender and bid processes, including bid writing and familiarity with tender portals
- Strong writing, editing, proofreading and verbal communication skills
- Strong analytical ability, producing tender responses in line with specific criteria
- Demonstrate excellent project management skills
- IT literate, with experience using Microsoft Office Suite
- Ability to work on own initiative and as a member of a team
- Excellent time management and organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise work, meet deadlines and multitask
- Strong attention to detail
- Positive and adaptable approach
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in a legal or professional services environment would be advantageous
- Previous experience working in a marketing or communications role
- Educated to degree level in marketing, communications, business or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience
Salary:
Commensurate with experience.
Position:
12-month fixed term contract, Full-time, Monday-Friday
Application:
If you are interested in this role, please click ‘Apply Now’ or submit your CV here
Closing date:
Monday 11 May 2026.
Cleaver Fulton Rankin is an equal opportunities employer.