Bid Executive (FTC)

What you’ll do

We have an exciting opportunity for a Bid Executive to join our Client Development team within the Marketing department on a full-time, 12-month fixed-term basis. The role supports the smooth running of the tendering process and plays an important part in clearly communicating Ashfords’ value proposition to clients.

You will monitor tender portals and shared inboxes, circulate relevant opportunities, and support the coordination of bids from start to submission. This includes keeping bid materials and content up to date, case studies, and helping to produce high-quality tender and capability documents that support fee earners’ business development activity.

Working closely with the Bids & Proposals Manager, you will assist with responses to Invitations to Tender and the development of client proposals and pitches. You will help create compelling, customer-facing documents using bidding best practice, as well as support bid meetings, action plans, final formatting and proofreading, portal submissions, and the tracking of outcomes and feedback.

In addition, you will support supplier questionnaires and framework usage reporting, while contributing to wider Client Development and firm-wide initiatives such as our ESG and EDI frameworks. The role can be based in Exeter or Bristol, with flexible working options available.

Who you are

You will have strong creative writing skills and excellent grammar, along with a high level of attention to detail. Highly organised with excellent project management skills, you will be confident working to tight deadlines while managing multiple priorities effectively. Ideally, you will have at least one year’s experience working in a B2B or professional services environment.

As a collaborative and positive team player, you will have strong communication and interpersonal skills and enjoy building effective working relationships with colleagues across the firm and externally. You will interact confidently and build strong, effective relationships across the firm and with external contacts, working collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders to gather information and deliver high‑quality work.

You’ll be an enthusiastic, proactive self-starter who is equally comfortable working independently and as part of a busy team. With a professional and ethical approach, you will demonstrate a strong understanding of confidentiality and a willingness to continually learn, develop your skills, and contribute to the wider success of the Client Development team and the firm overall.

Your Career. Our Commitment.

At Ashfords, we believe in more than just doing great work - we believe in building a great place to work.

When you join us, you become part of a team where everything we do is underpinned by our four core values: Be Open, Think Team, Make a Difference and Always Grow. These values shape who we are and how we work - they guide our decisions, influence our culture, and drive the way we support our people, clients and communities.

With a clear focus on innovation, community involvement, and supporting a healthy work-life balance, we are committed to building an environment where our people can have a rewarding and meaningful career.

Whilst we recognise that every career journey is unique, we will be ambitious for you, giving you the tools, trust, and opportunities to develop your career, your way.

Our goal? To help you realise your full potential as part of a forward-thinking team.

Our offer

We know that our people are at the heart of everything we do – and that’s why we’re committed to supporting your wellbeing, growth and work-life balance.

Beyond our benefits package, you’ll be encouraged, no matter what your role or career level, to get involved in our Responsible Business programme, where you’ll support initiatives such as charity fundraising, environmental causes and our employee led diversity and inclusion groups.

You can find out more about our benefits by visiting the Reward & Wellbeing page on our website.

What’s next?

Our recruitment process typically involves two stages, which are designed not only to explore your skills and experience but also to give you a real insight into what it’s like to work at Ashfords.

Throughout the process, our dedicated Talent Attraction team will be here to support you every step of the way.

We believe that building a firm with a wide range of perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences drives innovation and strengthens our teams, and we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds.

To support your growth, we offer ongoing training and development opportunities to help you reach your full potential – so even if you don’t feel you match all the requirements of the job role, we’d still love to hear from you.

At Ashfords, we’re committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to succeed.

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or would like to discuss anything regarding your application, please contact us at talentattraction@ashfords.co.uk.

For an informal and confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact Kitty Hughes, Talent Attraction Assistant - kr.hughes@ashfords.co.uk.

Or apply now, and we will be in touch with you as soon as possible.