Bid Manager

Marston Holdings; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 annual leave days

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity

Health Cash Back Plan

Staff benefits

Pension Scheme

Job summary

Marston Holdings is seeking an experienced Bid Manager to lead the development and delivery of high‑quality bid submissions across our Commercial Business Development team. You will build relationships with subject matter experts, ensure compliance, and drive improvements to cover tenders, proposals and presentations.

Reporting to the Head of Bids, this hybrid role requires 2–3 days in office at either the Rochdale or London hub, with responsibility for maintaining bid content, CRM activity, and

Qualifications

• Experience managing and writing successful bid submissions (SQs, tenders, proposals, presentations).
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Strong planning, organisational and time management abilities.
• Ability to work independently and deliver under tight deadlines.
• Calm and professional in demanding situations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of high‑quality bid submissions.
• Build relationships with subject matter experts across the business.
• Ensure all bid activity follows the Marston Bid Management Process.
• Manage bid documentation and maintain high quality and accuracy.
• Identify and mitigate bid-related risks.
• Drive continuous improvement through client feedback and market insight.
• Maintain and develop the bid content library.
• Record and manage bid activity through CRM and reporting systems.
• Support team operations and deputise for the Bid Executive when required.

Skills

Bid management

Written communication

Verbal communication

Planning

Time management

Attention to detail

Self-motivation

Independence

Education

Degree-level education

Tools

MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Visio)

Job description

Location - Rochdale (Northern Hub) or London (Southern Hub) - Hybrid. 2/3 days in office

Are you an experienced Bid Manager with a proven track record of producing successful tenders, proposals, and presentations? Do you thrive under pressure, enjoy collaborating with stakeholders across a business, and have a passion for creating compelling, high-quality submissions?

Marston Holdings are looking for a talented Bid Manager to join our Commercial Business Development team. Reporting to the Head of Bids, you will play a key role in securing new business opportunities across our Transportation division, which delivers services to local and central government, utilities, energy providers, and the legal sector.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a market‑leading organisation and contribute to the growth of a diverse and expanding business.

What you’ll be doing:

As Bid Manager, you will lead the development and delivery of high-quality bid submissions, ensuring all responses are compelling, compliant, and submitted on time.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing and producing high-quality tender, proposal, and presentation responses.
• Building strong relationships with subject matter experts across the business.
• Ensuring all bid activity follows the Marston Bid Management Process.
• Managing bid documentation and maintaining the highest standards of quality and accuracy.
• Identifying and mitigating bid-related risks.
• Driving continuous improvement through client feedback and market insight.
• Maintaining and developing the bid content library.
• Recording and managing bid activity through CRM and reporting systems.
• Supporting team operations and deputising for the Bid Executive when required.

What we’re looking for:

Essential: We're seeking a proactive, organised, and results‑driven individual with excellent communication skills and a strong background in bid management.

Essential Skills & Experience

Experience managing and writing successful bid submissions, including:

• Selection Questionnaires (SQs)
• Tenders
• Proposals
• Presentations
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong planning, organisational, and time management abilities.
• Ability to work independently and deliver under tight deadlines.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong literacy and numeracy skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Visio.
• Calm and professional approach in demanding situations.

Desirable

• Degree-level education.
• Experience bidding within both public and private sector environments.

About You

• Self‑motivated and positive in your approach.
• Results‑focused and commercially aware.
• Innovative and solution‑oriented.
• A collaborative team player who enjoys building relationships.
• Flexible and comfortable working across multiple projects and deadlines.

What you will get in return:

• 25 annual leave days plus bank holidays
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Package NB subject to eligibility criteria.
• Health Cash Back Plan
• Staff benefits designed to suit you, from discounts on high street and online shopping to travel, socialising and wellbeing.
• Pension Scheme

New starters will be subject to clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and a County Court Judgment check. In addition, the post holder is expected to keep the Company updated if their personal circumstances change.

We are an equal opportunity employer, which means we'll consider all suitably qualified applicants regardless of gender identity or expression, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or beliefs, age, sexual orientation, disability status or any other protected characteristic. We recruit and develop our people based on merit and their passion for creating better outcomes, and we're committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees

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