Administrative Assistant (12 month FTC)

  • Bristol
  • from £24,000 to £26,000
  • Contract

Do you have experience providing high-quality administrative support within a professional services or financial environment?

Our client, a leading international law firm, is looking for an Administrator (12-Month FTC) to join their team based in central Bristol.

Responsibilities include:

  • Provide administrative support to the PA and legal teams 
  • Manage deeds — including checking, typing schedules, assisting with audits, and maintaining accurate client records
  • Handle document production tasks such as scanning, photocopying, printing, and binding
  • Prepare correspondence, special delivery, and courier forms
  • Organise travel, conference, and meeting room bookings
  • Assist with billing processes and expense collation
  • Run reports and support file management, including closures and large file sends
  • Liaise confidently with clients and colleagues, ensuring all administrative tasks are completed efficiently and accurately

About you:

  • Previous experience in an administrative role within a professional, financial, or legal environment
  • Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure
  • Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
  • Confident communicator with strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook)
  • Positive, proactive, and collaborative approach to teamwork

Why apply?

You’ll be joining a collaborative and supportive team in a professional environment where your contribution is valued. The firm offers competitive salaries, generous benefits, and a strong focus on employee wellbeing through a range of flexible benefits.

Please apply today to be considered for this role.

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    Senior Bids Manager

    • Bristol
    • from £70,000
    • Contract

    Do you have experience leading complex bid processes and driving business growth through strategic tender management?

    Our client, a leading UK law firm, is seeking a Senior Pursuits Manager to join their Bristol-based Marketing team on a 12-Month-FTC. This senior role offers the opportunity to influence how the firm competes for and secures high-impact legal work, enhancing its reputation for delivering exceptional client outcomes.

    Responsibilities include:

    • Lead and manage strategic tender processes from initiation through to submission, ensuring high-quality, commercially astute proposals
    • Oversee day-to-day operational pursuits activity, including tender management, debriefs, and client feedback processes
    • Chair and coordinate pursuit meetings, assess opportunities in line with commercial strategy, and drive cross-departmental collaboration
    • Produce compelling written submissions, shaping non-technical content and ensuring consistency across materials
    • Analyse pursuits data and management information (MI) to identify trends and develop winning strategies
    • Horizon scan for upcoming opportunities, maintain pursuit plans, and monitor competitor and client engagement activity
    • Line manage and coach members of the Pursuits team, fostering a supportive, high-performing and innovative environment
    • Champion best practice across the firm and continuously improve pursuit operations and processes

    About you:

    • A driven and ambitious professional who thrives under pressure and is motivated by success
    • A confident relationship builder who enjoys influencing and collaborating with senior stakeholders across the business
    • Highly organised with strong project management skills and meticulous attention to detail
    • A creative problem solver who identifies opportunities for improvement and embraces innovative approaches
    • Excellent communicator, able to articulate complex ideas clearly and persuasively in both writing and conversation
    • Curious, commercially minded, and passionate about helping the firm win exceptional work

    What you’ll bring:

    • Significant experience managing large and complex bids or pursuits, ideally within professional services
    • Strong understanding of public and private sector tendering, including procurement and points-scoring processes
    • Proven leadership and people management skills, with the ability to coach, motivate and develop team members
    • Exceptional writing, editing and presentation skills
    • Proficiency with Microsoft Office (particularly Word, PowerPoint and Excel)
    • A collaborative, proactive approach aligned with the firm’s vision and values

    Please apply today to be considered for this exciting opportunity to play a key role in driving strategic growth and success across the firm.

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      Bids Executive

      • Bristol
      • from £30,000 to £35,000
      • Permanent

      Do you have a passion for project management, business development and driving success in competitive tendering environments?

      Our client, a leading UK law firm, is looking for a Bids Executive to join their Bristol-based Marketing team. This role sits within the Pursuits function, which plays a key role in securing high-impact legal work and supporting the firm’s growth strategy.

      Responsibilities include:

      • Coordinate and support the management of tender opportunities and pursuit activities across the firm
      • Provide end-to-end bid project management support, particularly for public sector tenders, ensuring deadlines and quality standards are met
      • Maintain and analyse pursuit tracking systems, delivering meaningful reports and insights for senior stakeholders
      • Assist in preparing and editing proposals, presentations and client-facing materials in line with brand guidelines
      • Anticipate and resolve potential challenges, ensuring efficient processes and best practice are followed
      • Proactively identify opportunities to improve pursuit operations and enhance team efficiency

      About you:

      • Driven, ambitious and thrives under pressure in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
      • Strong organisational skills with a project management mindset — able to juggle multiple pursuits simultaneously while maintaining a keen eye for detail
      • Excellent communicator, adaptable to a range of stakeholder groups
      • Confident relationship builder who enjoys collaborating and networking across teams
      • Curious and proactive learner with a genuine interest in business development and procurement processes
      • Positive, can-do attitude and willingness to go above and beyond to support successful outcomes

      What you’ll bring

      • Demonstrable experience in project coordination, bid management, or marketing operations (experience within a professional services or legal environment advantageous)
      • Proficiency with Microsoft Office (particularly PowerPoint, Excel and Word)
      • Strong written and verbal communication skills with exceptional attention to detail
      • A collaborative, team-oriented approach and commitment to upholding firmwide values and standards

      Please apply today to be considered for this exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in driving business growth and success.

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        HR Advisor - London

        • London
        • Permanent

        Are you looking for an exciting new role where you can be part of a dynamic, forward-looking, and agile team? If you are progressive, people-focused, and collaborative, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

        We are partnering with an international Top 100 Legal Firm, to recruit for a HR Advisor who will play a pivotal role in supporting the firm’s Projects, Real Estate and Finance (PREF) Practice Group. You’ll work closely with practice leaders, managers, and colleagues across the business to provide expert HR guidance, drive strategic initiatives, and help shape a high-performance, people-first culture.

        The Role

        • Act as the first point of contact for managers and teams, providing advice on a wide variety of HR matters.
        • Build strong, trusted relationships with line managers, coaching them to develop management capability.
        • Support performance management processes, including proactive coaching and formal procedures.
        • Monitor and analyse attendance, supporting managers with Occupational Health referrals and absence management.
        • Advise on disciplinary and grievance processes, escalating to HRBPs where appropriate.
        • Provide data-driven insights to identify trends and support business decision-making.
        • Support cyclical HR processes, including performance reviews, pay review, promotions, and talent management.
        • Coordinate secondments and maternity/shared parental leave processes.
        • Mentor HR Assistants, acting as an escalation point and providing cover when required.
        • Deliver HR inductions for new joiners and contribute to wider HR strategic projects.

        The ideal candidate will bring:

        • Proven HR Advisor experience within a professional, fast-paced environment.
        • Strong knowledge of employment law and HR policies, with the ability to apply them commercially.
        • Experience in managing a broad range of HR processes with confidence and discretion.
        • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills across all levels.
        • A proactive, flexible, and organised approach, with strong attention to detail.
        • Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and integrity.
        • Strong prioritisation skills to thrive in a busy, demanding environment.

        Location & Working Style
        This role will be based in the London office, with hybrid working and some travel between UK offices as required.

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          HR Advisor (Bristol)

          • Bristol
          • Permanent

          Are you looking for an exciting new role where you can be part of a dynamic, forward-looking, and agile team? If you are progressive, people-focused, and collaborative, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

          We are partnering with an international Top 100 Legal Firm, to recruit for a HR Advisor who will play a pivotal role in supporting the firm’s Projects, Real Estate and Finance (PREF) Practice Group. You’ll work closely with practice leaders, managers, and colleagues across the business to provide expert HR guidance, drive strategic initiatives, and help shape a high-performance, people-first culture.

          The Role

          • Act as the first point of contact for managers and teams, providing advice on a wide variety of HR matters.
          • Build strong, trusted relationships with line managers, coaching them to develop management capability.
          • Support performance management processes, including proactive coaching and formal procedures.
          • Monitor and analyse attendance, supporting managers with Occupational Health referrals and absence management.
          • Advise on disciplinary and grievance processes, escalating to HRBPs where appropriate.
          • Provide data-driven insights to identify trends and support business decision-making.
          • Support cyclical HR processes, including performance reviews, pay review, promotions, and talent management.
          • Coordinate secondments and maternity/shared parental leave processes.
          • Mentor HR Assistants, acting as an escalation point and providing cover when required.
          • Deliver HR inductions for new joiners and contribute to wider HR strategic projects.

          The ideal candidate will bring:

          • Proven HR Advisor experience within a professional, fast-paced environment.
          • Strong knowledge of employment law and HR policies, with the ability to apply them commercially.
          • Experience in managing a broad range of HR processes with confidence and discretion.
          • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills across all levels.
          • A proactive, flexible, and organised approach, with strong attention to detail.
          • Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and integrity.
          • Strong prioritisation skills to thrive in a busy, demanding environment.

          Location & Working Style
          This role will be based in the Bristol office, with hybrid working and some travel between UK offices as required.

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            Legal Support Assistant - 12 month FTC

            • Exeter
            • from £26,000 to £28,000
            • Contract

            Are you keen to find a role where you will be part of a dynamic, forward-thinking, agile team? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

            We are working with a top 100 law firm looking for a Legal Support Assistant to join their team. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive and collaborative team where potential and inspiration are valued.

            The Role
            They currently have an exciting opportunity for a Legal Support Assistant (LSA) to join their Professional Support Services (PSS) team in Exeter on a fixed term contract. In this role, you will provide proactive and professional support for lawyers within the Business group.

            Responsibilities will include:

            • Assisting with the billing process, drafting narratives and covering letters.
            • Managing credit control and ensuring bills are sent out promptly.
            • Acting as a central point of contact for clients and third parties via phone and email.
            • Collating information for client updates and reports.
            • Liaising with internal support teams to resolve issues and following up appropriately.
            • Organising legal team meetings and client events in conjunction with Marketing.
            • Building strong working relationships with lawyers and clients.

            The ideal candidate will have:

            • Previous experience in an administrative, PA or Secretary role in professional services.
            • Strong diary management and organisational skills with the ability to multi-task.
            • Experience working with financial processes and compliance procedures.
            • Fast, accurate typing skills and confidence with Microsoft Office.
            • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport.
            • A proactive, professional approach with excellent attention to detail.
            • Strong enthusiasm, flexibility, and the ability to adapt to changing priorities.

            Please apply today to be considered for this role.

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