Bid Consultant

3Search; West Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid working

Personal development plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Bonus scheme

Social events

Pension scheme

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Job summary

3Search in Leeds is seeking a Bid Consultant to lead tender responses end-to-end, craft compelling content, and guide clients through the bid process. You will work with SMEs and client teams to gather insights and ensure high-quality submissions.

This hybrid role offers professional development, a bonus scheme, and exposure to diverse bids across sectors within a collaborative, high-performance culture.

Qualifications

• Experience within bid management, bid writing or editorial roles.
• Account management or client-facing experience is advantageous.
• A relevant degree (e.g. English, Journalism, History) is desirable.
• Experience working with bid tools, content libraries or procurement portals is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage tender responses end-to-end on behalf of clients.
• Write, edit and review compelling bid content using multiple data sources.
• Manage subject matter experts (SMEs) through the bid process to ensure high-quality submissions.
• Utilise bid tools and best-practice processes to support response development.
• Act as a key point of contact for client queries and communication.
• Build strong, trusted relationships with customers and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with SMEs and client teams to gather insights and content.
• Participate in client meetings and workshops.
• Manage procurement portals and submission processes.
• Identify and share relevant tender opportunities.
• Support clients in improving their bid and business development activities.
• Support clients in optimising their bid processes and approach.
• Apply best-practice methodologies to improve bid quality and outcomes.
• Contribute to team collaboration and continuous learning initiatives.
• Develop and refine written bid responses and supporting materials.
• Assist in preparing client presentations and pitch materials.
• Facilitate meetings and provide feedback on practice presentations.

Skills

Bid management

Bid writing

Editorial

Client-facing

Content development

Education

English/Journalism/History degree

Tools

Bid tools

Content libraries

Procurement portals

Job description

Bid Consultant

£45,000 - £60,000

Leeds (hybrid)

About the Company

A specialist professional services organisation that helps its clients win business through bid consultancy, training and best-practice processes. Working across a wide range of sectors, the company supports organisations with diverse bids, offering exposure to different industries, services and solutions.

They pride themselves on a strong, collaborative culture where individuals are supported in their growth and development, with a clear focus on continuous learning, teamwork and high performance.

Purpose of the Role

The Bid Consultant will play a key role in supporting clients to win business by managing and delivering high-quality tender submissions. This role focuses on producing compelling, high-scoring responses while guiding stakeholders through the bid process.

Key Responsibilities

Bid & Proposal Management

• Lead and manage tender responses end-to-end on behalf of clients
• Write, edit and review compelling bid content using multiple data sources
• Manage subject matter experts (SMEs) through the bid process to ensure high-quality submissions
• Utilise bid tools and best-practice processes to support response development

Stakeholder Coordination

• Act as a key point of contact for client queries and communication
• Build strong, trusted relationships with customers and stakeholders
• Collaborate with SMEs and client teams to gather insights and content
• Participate in client meetings and workshops

Pipeline & Opportunity Management

• Manage procurement portals and submission processes
• Identify and share relevant tender opportunities
• Support clients in improving their bid and business development activities

Continuous Improvement & Innovation

• Support clients in optimising their bid processes and approach
• Apply best-practice methodologies to improve bid quality and outcomes
• Contribute to team collaboration and continuous learning initiatives

Content Development & Presentation Support

• Develop and refine written bid responses and supporting materials
• Assist in preparing client presentations and pitch materials
• Facilitate meetings and provide feedback on practice presentations

Qualifications & Experience

• Experience within bid management, bid writing or editorial roles
• Account management or client-facing experience is advantageous
• A relevant degree (e.g. English, Journalism, History) is desirable
• Experience working with bid tools, content libraries or procurement portals is beneficial

What’s on Offer

• Flexible, hybrid working
• Personal development plan aligned to a skills matrix
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Bonus scheme (linked to company performance)
• Social events and team activities
• Pension scheme
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays (increasing with service, plus buy/sell option)