Bid Manager

TN United Kingdom; Oxford; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Bid Manager to lead the development of competitive proposals in warehousing and transport. This role involves collaborating with diverse teams to ensure high-quality, customer-centric submissions that meet both public and private sector requirements. With a focus on continuous improvement, you'll manage all aspects of the bid process, from crafting persuasive proposals to leading tender review meetings. If you have a passion for supply chain logistics and a knack for stakeholder engagement, this opportunity offers a dynamic environment where your contributions will directly impact success.

Benefits

Car allowance

33 days holiday

Pension

Life assurance

Employee assistance programme

Wellbeing support

Flexible benefits scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing bids in public and private sectors.
• Excellent writing skills for crafting persuasive proposals.

Responsibilities

• Lead responses to public and private sector tenders.
• Produce concise, persuasive proposal documents and presentations.
• Oversee bid production ensuring compliance and quality control.

Skills

Bid Management

Proposal Writing

Stakeholder Management

Microsoft Office

Time Management

Education

Relevant Training in Bid Management (e.g., Shipley or APMP)

Tools

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Job description

Role: Bid Manager
Salary: Up to £50,000 + car/car allowance, 33 days holiday, pension, life assurance, employee assistance programme, wellbeing support, and flexible benefits scheme
Location: Remote, with travel to offices as required (Oxford/Nuneaton)
Term: Full time / Permanent

About the Role:

As a Bid Manager, you will lead the development of competitive, winning proposals in warehousing and transport across various sectors. You’ll collaborate with a diverse team, ensuring proposals align with client specifications and company goals. You will manage all aspects of the bid process, ensuring timely, high-quality, customer-centric submissions that meet public and private sector requirements.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading responses to public and private sector tenders, coordinating virtual teams including Operations, Project Management, Finance, and Commercial.
• Producing concise, persuasive, and customer-focused proposal documents, presentations, and submission materials.
• Overseeing bid production, ensuring all proposals meet client requirements and deadlines.
• Facilitating Value Proposition sessions to craft winning strategies and incorporate them into submissions.
• Managing key actions, outputs, and clarifications throughout the bid process, ensuring compliance and quality control.
• Leading tender review meetings, fostering collaboration among team members to refine proposals.
• Continuously improving bid processes and contributing to bid management initiatives across the organization.

About You:

• Proven experience managing bids, especially within the public and private sectors.
• Excellent writing skills, capable of crafting persuasive, high-level proposals.
• Strong verbal and presentation skills to engage stakeholders effectively.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially PowerPoint and Word.
• Experience in stakeholder management, working with cross-functional teams to secure successful bids.
• Ability to handle multiple projects, meet tight deadlines, and perform under pressure.
• A passion for supply chain logistics, with relevant experience or training (e.g., Shipley or APMP) in bid management being advantageous.

If interested, we look forward to discussing further. Please submit your application/CV.