Bid Manager

Red Recruits; Teignbridge, Normanton; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a strategic Bid Manager to lead their bid management team. This exciting role involves overseeing the entire bid process, ensuring submissions are compelling and aligned with business goals. You will collaborate with various departments, mentor a talented team, and contribute directly to the company's growth. The organization offers a dynamic and supportive work environment with hybrid flexibility, career development opportunities, and a culture that values innovation and teamwork. If you're ready to make a significant impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in bid management and successful bid writing.
• Strong project management and stakeholder coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the bid writing team and manage bid allocation.
• Write and edit high-impact responses tailored to client requirements.
• Monitor and evaluate tender opportunities using market intelligence.

Skills

Bid Management

Project Management

Stakeholder Coordination

Written Communication

Verbal Communication

Attention to Detail

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Word

Job description

Bid Manager

Location: Normanton or Norwich / Hybrid (4 Days in the Office)

Salary: Competitive + Excellent Benefits

Type: Full-time, Permanent

We are proud to be partnering with a leading organisation to recruit an experienced and driven Bid Manager to join their growing Bid Management team.

This is an exciting opportunity for a strategic and detail-focused professional to lead bid activity, manage a talented team of writers, and deliver high-quality, commercially competitive tender submissions. The role offers hybrid flexibility from either Normanton or Norwich.

The Role

As a Bid Manager, you will oversee the end-to-end bid process - from opportunity review to submission - ensuring all bids are compelling, compliant, and aligned with business goals. You'll work closely with Sales, Pricing, Legal, and Operational teams to deliver winning proposals, while also supporting and mentoring the bid writing team.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day operations of the bid writing team and manage bid allocation.
• Review and approve non-commercial bid content to ensure clarity, quality, and consistency.
• Maintain and develop the Bid Response Library to support future tender submissions.
• Monitor and evaluate tender opportunities using market intelligence and tracking tools.
• Take full ownership of assigned bids, coordinating input from departments such as Pricing, Contracts, Implementation, Operations, IT, and Finance.
• Write and edit high-impact responses tailored to the client's requirements.
• Ensure timely legal review of terms and conditions and communicate implications clearly to stakeholders.
• Conduct client briefings and debriefs pre- and post-tender when needed.
• Analyse feedback to identify areas for improvement in the bid process.
• Provide strategic bid support to the wider sales community.

What We're Looking For

Essential:

• Proven experience in bid management and successful bid writing
• Strong project management and stakeholder coordination skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
• Exceptional attention to detail and deadline-driven approach
• High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word
• Self-motivated with strong organisational skills
• Creative, strategic thinking and a collaborative mindset

Desirable:

• Experience in a commercial or industry-specific environment
• Familiarity with contract management principles

Why Apply?

This is a fantastic opportunity to take a leading role in a dynamic and collaborative environment where your work directly contributes to the company's growth. The organisation offers flexible hybrid working, career development opportunities, and a supportive culture that values innovation, quality, and teamwork.

Ready to lead winning bids? Apply today to take the next step in your career as a Bid Manager.

Contact us today.

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0203 906 6020