Bid Manager

ZipRecruiter; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dynamic Bid Manager to join their collaborative team. This role offers the chance to manage the entire bid lifecycle, ensuring compelling and compliant submissions. You will work closely with internal and external stakeholders, contributing to a supportive environment focused on continuous improvement. With a strong presence in the legal sector, this position promises stability and flexibility, as well as opportunities for professional development. If you're passionate about strategic bidding and looking for a rewarding career, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Healthcare

Life Assurance

25 Days Holidays plus Birthday off

Christmas Shutdown

Pension

Other Perks

Qualifications

• Experience as a Bid Manager or Bid Writer is essential.
• Ability to manage the bid process collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full bid lifecycle from conception to submission.
• Generate high-quality written responses and marketing materials.
• Research procurement cycles and engage with key stakeholders.

Skills

Bid Management

Stakeholder Management

Written Communication

Research Skills

Education

Experience in Legal or Professional Services

Job description

Job Description

Bid Manager

Hybrid – Home & Manchester office
£60,000 Basic + Bonus + Healthcare + Life Assurance + 25 Days Holidays plus Birthday off and Christmas shutdown + Pension + Other Perks

On offer is the opportunity to join a UK-based international law firm providing a range of legal services in both the private and public sectors. Enjoy working in a close-knit, collaborative team as a Bid Manager reporting to a Head of Bids who focuses on strategic bidding rather than scattergun approaches. The firm offers a good package, support, and development opportunities within a well-experienced bidding team dedicated to continuous improvement. The business has a strong presence across the UK, Europe, and Asia, with over 200 years of history and ongoing influence in the legal sector.

The Bid Manager will oversee the full bid lifecycle, typically managing one or two bids at a time from conception to submission. This role offers stability, flexibility, and a supportive team environment.

Key Duties:

1. Project managing tenders from initial assessment, including bid/no bid qualification, through to drafting, submission, preparing teams for presentations, and post-submission feedback and reporting across both private & public sectors.
2. Identifying winning themes that demonstrate understanding of client requirements and differentiate our offerings from competitors.
3. Generating high-standard, compelling, clear, and compliant written responses and marketing materials.
4. Developing and maintaining a library of precedent texts for tenders, capturing all relevant deal/transaction information for future bids.
5. Managing internal stakeholders throughout the tender process.
6. Researching procurement cycles and engaging with procurement professionals within key target and client organizations to contribute to the firm’s sales pipeline.
7. Providing input during lessons learned from previous submissions.

Experience Required:

• Bid Manager / Bid Writer experience.
• Ideally a background in Legal or other Professional Services sectors.
• Ability to manage the entire bid process collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Willingness to travel to Manchester up to 2-3 days a week, with occasional site visits.

Apply now to Gordon Levy at Bid Resource Solutions.

Keywords: Bid Manager, Proposal Manager, Bids Manager, Bidding Manager, Proposals Manager, Bid Writer, Bids Writer, Proposal Writer, Proposals Writer, Law, Legal, Professional Services, Financial Services, Architecture, Banking, Accounting, Public Sector, Private Sector, Manchester, Bolton, Warrington, Stretford, Oldham, Preston, Burnley

Bid Resource Solutions Limited is an employment consultancy. Our client can only accept applications from candidates with a valid legal permit or right to work in the UK. Candidates without this right should not apply, as their details will not be processed.