About Legends Global

Legends Global is redefining excellence in sport, entertainment and live events. With unrivalled expertise and international reach, we provide end-to-end solutions – from venue development and event programming to revenue strategy and hospitality.

We take a 360-degree, data-driven approach across Partnerships, Hospitality, Merchandise and Attractions, working with leading clients to deliver outstanding experiences that resonate worldwide.

Our organisation is committed to fostering an inclusive and forward-thinking environment where diversity drives innovation and collaboration. Guided by our values of Align, Scale, Connect, Team and Win... we create a culture where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

About the Role

The Bid Writer / Copywriter will support the Legends Global Business Development team to win new business and drive growth by producing high-quality written submissions—drafting, editing and refining bids, proposals and sales collateral. The role has a strong emphasis on translating technical and operational content into clear, compelling narratives that align to our win themes and client priorities.

You will help maintain and continuously improve our bid library, templates and case studies to increase speed, quality and consistency across submissions. You will also support document control and version management via SharePoint, build polished presentation materials in PowerPoint, and assist with CRM hygiene and pipeline tracking to ensure pursuit information is accurate and current.

We’re seeking a positive, energetic and commercially aware professional with 5+ years’ experience in a similar bid/proposal role. You will be an organised, detail-driven writer with excellent judgement, able to work confidently with subject matter experts and stakeholders, and comfortable juggling multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

This role is UK based with a large degree of flexibility including considerable work from home provisions for the right person. Ideally, close proximity or a willingness to work from time to time out of our UK head office in Manchester.

What we can offer

Hosting events is what we do best, and we want our People to experience that too- enjoy access to discounted tickets to unleash your superfan for all your favourites.

You will work hard at Legends Global , but you will be rewarded with lots of time to relax and rest with 25 days annual leave

We understand that you have a life outside of work and want to ensure that your loved ones will always be taken care of whilst you’re contributing to our success with our Life Assurance policy.

A healthy contribution of 5% Pension so that your golden years are spent ticking off the items on your bucket list.

Got a dental bill? Need to book a counselling session? Or even help with Physio costs? With the support of Healthshield; Legends Global will support with these unexpected costs. For you and any children.

We understand that from time to time you might need a bit of support to get you back to feeling your best, so we have teamed up with AXA Health to provide our people with an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support mental health in the workplace.

We are visionaries: both physically and metaphorically! When you join Legends Global you will be entitled to eye care vouchers and a contribution towards any glasses you require.

Pedal your way to a greener, healthier commute—join our Cycle to Work scheme and turn every ride into a win for you and the planet

Great people know great people! Refer a friend through our Employee Referral Scheme and get rewarded for helping us build an amazing team

Key Responsibilities:

• Draft, write and edit tender responses, EOIs, proposals and capability statements—turning complex/technical inputs into clear, persuasive client-facing copy.

• Work with subject matter experts to gather content, conduct structured interviews, and shape win themes, storyboards and key messages across sections.

• Manage bid coordination fundamentals: response matrices, compliance checks, formatting, file naming, approvals routing, portal submissions and deadline management.

• Maintain and curate the bid library in SharePoint—reusable content, templates, boilerplate responses, CVs, project sheets and case studies—ensuring version control and easy retrieval.

• Produce and refresh PowerPoint pitch decks and proposal presentations, ensuring strong narrative flow, brand consistency and high-quality visual communication.

• Quality assurance across submissions: proof-read for grammar, clarity and consistency; validate evidence, metrics and case studies; ensure tone of voice aligns to the Legends Global brand.

• Support CRM and pipeline hygiene—update opportunities, contacts and notes; track bid stages and outcomes; generate weekly pursuit activity and status reports when required.

• Drive continuous improvement through post-submission lessons learned, debrief notes and content updates to strengthen future bids and improve speed-to-market.
  

We are looking for someone with:

To perform this job successfully, the candidate must be able to perform each essential duty above at the highest levels. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Formal education in communications, marketing, business, journalism or a related discipline (or equivalent professional experience).

• 5+ years of experience in a bid writer / copywriter, proposals, or new business role within a medium to large scale organisation.

• Full professional fluency in English is required, with exceptional written skills and a strong eye for detail.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple priorities, and deliver high-quality work to tight deadlines.

• Strong stakeholder management skills—able to collaborate with technical teams and senior leaders to capture content and drive review cycles.

• Confident working with templates and brand guidelines, and comfortable handling sensitive/confidential information.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word (long-form formatting, styles, layouts) and strong capability in PowerPoint; proficient in SharePoint and working with CRM databases (plus Excel and other Office tools).
  

Recruitment Process Outlined:

• 1st Stage- Intro Call with Head of Talent Acquisition for Europe

• 2nd Stage- Interview and Presentation with EVP Of Business Development

Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory pre‑employment checks. These may include verification of identity, proof of address, right to work, employment history, qualifications, and—where relevant to the role—a basic or enhanced DBS check. All checks will be carried out in line with data protection law and we will only request information that is necessary for the role.

Inclusive Workplace

At Legends Global , we are committed to leading the entertainment industry towards a greener, faster, and more innovative digital future. There’s never been a better time to join our team. We aim to be an inclusive organisation, trusted and admired by our colleagues, customers, and suppliers. Join us and make a significant impact from day one.

We are committed to active inclusion, diversity, and equal opportunities. This commitment begins with our recruitment and selection process. We welcome discussions about flexible working arrangements.

If you need reasonable adjustments at any stage of our recruitment process, please let us know in your application. We are dedicated to providing a fair and transparent assessment process and will do our utmost to accommodate your needs.

If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible to ensure it is considered. We will continue to review applications on a rolling basis and may close the advert before the closing date.