Bid Manager

The Portfolio Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A trusted health and wellbeing network seeks a Group Bid Manager to lead the bid process across various services, including HR and employee wellbeing. This role plays a crucial part in securing new business, enhancing bid strategies, and fostering collaboration within a supportive, values-led organization offering significant benefits and opportunities for growth.

Benefits

25 days' holiday plus bank holidays

Day off on your birthday

Cash plan for you and your children

Contractual sick pay

Private medical insurance after 5 years

Pension Plan and Life Insurance

Holiday season bonus after 3 years

Profit share scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Free 24/7 onsite gym

Qualifications

• Proven experience in bid management within professional services.
• Minimum 3 years' experience managing complex bids.
• Experience across public and private sectors.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end bid process across multiple business units.
• Manage retenders and renewals in public and private sectors.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration on bid strategies.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Writing

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Detail-oriented

Education

Degree in Business, Marketing, or related field

Job description

Portfolio are proud to be representing our client who are a trusted health and wellbeing network who have been making a positive difference in over 15 million lives, in their search to add a Group Bid Manager to their team.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a values-led, client-centric organisation with a strong track record of innovation, growth, and employee development. With a supportive environment and outstanding benefits, this is a truly standout opportunity for an experienced bid professional looking to take their next step.

The Role

As Group Bid Manager, you'll lead the end-to-end bid process across multiple business units, focusing on services such as HR, employment law, health & safety, and employee wellbeing. You'll be instrumental in securing new business, managing retenders and renewals across both public and private sectors, and collaborating with internal teams to develop compelling, compliant, and competitive proposals.

This role is central to the business's continued success and offers the chance to make a real impact by improving bid processes and driving innovation in how services are pitched and delivered.

Day to Day

• Lead capture planning for new opportunities including competitor and client research.
• Maintain and manage a robust pipeline of bid opportunities.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration on bid strategies.
• Lead full bid lifecycle from qualification through to submission.
• Maintain a high-quality bid library and reusable content repository.
• Analyse RFPs/RFIs and coordinate detailed response plans.
• Ensure compliance with both customer and internal requirements.
• Deliver high-quality, on-time submissions through effective project management.
• Continuously improve bid strategy, process, and delivery outcomes.

What you Bring to the Team

• Proven experience in bid management within professional services or consultancy environments.
• Minimum 3 years' experience managing complex bids across public and private sectors.
• Strong strategic thinking, planning and organisational skills.
• Excellent writing, communication, and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• A proactive, detail-oriented mindset with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field is preferred.

Benefits

• 25 days' holiday, plus bank holidays
• Day off on your birthday
• Cash plan for you (and your children, if any)
• Holidays increase after 2-and 5- years' service
• Contractual sick pay
• Private medical insurance after 5 years' service
• Pension Plan and Life Insurance
• Pension plan contributions increase after 5- and 7-years' service
• Holiday season bonus after 3 years' service
• Profit share scheme
• Season ticket loan scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme
• Company incentives, access to discount schemes
• Social sessions on the last Friday of the month with free food and drink
• Free 24/7 onsite gym

If you thrive in a high-energy, service-focused environment and are looking for a role where your ideas and efforts will be recognised, this could be the perfect next step in your career.

With genuine opportunities for progression, great people, and strong values, it's more than just a job - it's a place to build your future.

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