Bid Manager

Kathryn Rose Consultancy Serviced Limited; Remote; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm seeks an accomplished Remote Bid Manager to oversee public sector contracts. The role requires expertise in managing high-value bids with full lifecycle ownership and a strong commercial acumen. Given the position's remote nature, applicants must be self-starters capable of handling complex workflows independently. The role offers a competitive salary of around £50,000 and the opportunity to significantly influence public sector contracts across the UK.

Qualifications

• Must have recent experience in managing high-value Public Sector bids.
• Proven experience managing the bid process end-to-end.
• Ability to write compelling proposals based on complex service offerings.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full bid lifecycle, including initial qualification and final submission.
• Engage stakeholders and ensure compliance throughout the bid process.
• Translate service offerings into commercially sound written proposals.

Skills

Public Sector Expertise

Full Lifecycle Ownership

Commercial Acumen

Self-Starter

Job description

Remote Bid Manager Public Sector & Education Focus £50,000 Salary

Kathryn Rose Consultancy is proud to partner with one of the UK’s largest and most successful suppliers to the Education and Public Sector across the South East. This organisation is a dynamic, high‑growth entity (part of a large, well‑established group) and is seeking an accomplished Bid Manager.

This is a fantastic opportunity to secure a fully remote role and drive major public sector contracts from your home office.

The Role: End-to-End Bid Management

As Bid Manager, you will be responsible for the full bid lifecycle, managing all stages from initial qualification and strategy development through to final submission and presentation.

• Salary: Circa £50,000 per annum (negotiable based on experience).
• Location: 100% Remote (UK based).
• Sector Focus: Exclusive focus on bids within the Education and Public Sector space.
• Service Portfolio: Primarily responsible for writing and managing tenders for Recruitment Services, Education Resources, and other essential Public Sector support services.

Key Requirements & Candidate Profile

Our client is seeking a proactive and highly organised professional who thrives in a fast‑paced environment and meets the following criteria:

• Public Sector Expertise: Must have recent, demonstrable experience in managing high‑value Public Sector bids and frameworks.
• Full Lifecycle Ownership: Proven experience managing the bid process end‑to‑end, including risk management, compliance checking, and stakeholder engagement.
• Commercial Acumen: Ability to translate complex service offerings (especially in recruitment and education) into compelling, commercially sound written proposals.
• Consultancy Background (Highly Beneficial): Experience gained within a consultancy or agency environment is a significant advantage, demonstrating an ability to pivot quickly across diverse tender requirements and project types.
• Self‑Starter: Given the remote nature of the role, you must be a disciplined, self‑motivated individual capable of managing tight deadlines and complex workflows independently.

Why Apply?

This is an opportunity to join a business that is already achieving significant success, providing you with a platform to secure major contracts across the UK’s essential services. You will be instrumental in expanding their influence in the Education and Public Sector markets.

Kathryn Rose Consultancy is acting as an employment business on behalf of our client.