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.

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:

The Role:

• 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 forward your CV to hr@cfrlaw.co.uk via email.

Closing date: Monday 11 May 2026.

Cleaver Fulton Rankin is an equal opportunities employer.