Bid Manager

United Living; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading training provider in the UK is seeking a Bid Manager to oversee the entire bid process for new business opportunities. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in bid management, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively across teams. This role offers a hybrid work model, competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package, including vacation time.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Competitive holidays package

Hybrid work model (4 days in office, 1 day at home)

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Bid writer / Manager or similar role.
• Ability to work collaboratively across teams.
• Familiarity with industry knowledge related to Education / Training is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the end-to-end bid process for new business opportunities.
• Manage the full lifecycle from funding opportunity identification to submission.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Project management skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Analytical and problem-solving abilities

Client-focused mindset

Leadership and team coordination

Tools

Bid management software

CRM tools

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

GTEC partnered with United Infrastructure is the UKs #1 renewables training provider with over 15 years experience upskilling trades people to take advantage of the opportunities presented by low carbon heat and power.

We provide heat pump solar PV battery storage solar thermal biomass EV charging and energy efficiency retrofit training from nationwide locations including our own purpose-built centre and partner sites.

GTEC delivers industry-recognised qualifications from Awarding Organisations LCL Awards City & Guilds and OFTEC covering renewables and supporting electrical plumbing and oil qualifications.

All of our centres feature state-of-the-art training rigs and we also offer bespoke on-site training for larger organisations.

Tasks

The Bid Manager will lead and coordinate the end-to-end bid process for new business opportunities ensuring that all proposals are compelling, compliant and delivered on time. This role involves collaborating closely with sales, technical, finance and legal teams to develop winning bids that meet client requirements and align with company strategy.

Key Responsibilities :

• Manage the full lifecycle from funding opportunity identification to submission and post-bid review.
• Coordinate input from cross-functional teams (sales, technical, finance, legal, operations) to produce high-quality, compelling proposals.
• Ensure all bids comply with client requirements, internal policies and deadlines.
• Maintain a bid library and templates to streamline future submissions.
• Lead bid review meetings and contribute to decision-making processes.
• Track bid performance and provide regular reports on bid success rates and pipeline status.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients and stakeholders to gather insights for future bids.
• Drive continuous improvement in bid processes and best practices.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Bid writer / Manager or similar role.
• Project management skills with the ability to manage multiple bids simultaneously under tight deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively across teams.
• Familiarity with bid management software and CRM tools is an advantage.
• Industry knowledge related to Education / Training would be an advantage but not essential.
• Strategic thinking and commercial awareness.
• Leadership and team coordination.
• Time management and organization.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Client‑focused mindset.

Benefits

• Hybrid (4 days in the office, 1 day at home)
• Competitive salary
• Competitive holidays package

Key Skills: Marketing, Risk Management, Adobe Acrobat, Construction Estimating, Microsoft Outlook, Account Management, Content Development, Project Management, Auto Estimating, Proposal Writing, Unity, Contracts

Employment Type: Full Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1

Please note that United Living has rebranded to United Infrastructure. Our LinkedIn landing page will still display as United Living but when you click Apply it will redirect to United Infrastructure.