Bid Manager

AXA Group; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented Bid Manager to lead the charge in crafting compelling proposals that drive growth in private medical insurance. This role offers the chance to work collaboratively with sales and marketing teams, ensuring that each bid not only meets compliance standards but also stands out in the competitive landscape. With a flexible hybrid work model, you will balance time between home and the office, contributing to a dynamic environment that values innovation and creativity. If you are passionate about making a difference and have a knack for simplifying complex information, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Annual company & performance-based bonus

Contributory pension scheme

Private health cover

Life Assurance

28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Opportunity to buy/sell extra leave

AXA employee discounts

Gym benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in bid or tender management is essential.
• Strong project and stakeholder management skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end bid process for profitable growth.
• Develop high-quality bids and presentations.

Skills

Bid Management

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Written Communication

Verbal Communication

Attention to Detail

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Creative Design

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

At AXA Health, our customers journey begins in Distribution. We’re responsible for more than one million members at new business and renewal. Our teams expertly guide businesses large and small, from two employees to 10,000, through our products and processes so they can protect themselves and their families.

You’ll manage and deliver high-quality tenders, bids and presentations to enable AXA Health’s growth in private medical insurance (PMI), and health and wellbeing. You’ll work with new business and retention sales teams to create compelling, customer-focused proposals, ensuring compliance with AXA policies and deadlines.

At AXA we work smart, empowering our people to balance their time between home and the office in a way that works best for them, their team and our customers. You'll work at least 40% of your week away from home, moving to the majority of your working week from September 2025. Away from home means attendance in either our Tunbridge Wells, Bristol or Glasgow offices, visiting clients or attending industry events. Occasional travel to other offices for team meetings and collaboration will also be required.

What you’ll be doing:

• Develop and deliver high-quality bids and presentations that differentiate AXA Health in the market.
• Manage end-to-end bid process, enabling profitable growth plans for new and renewal business, partnerships, and consulting teams.
• Partner with marketing and consulting teams to assess market need and align AXA Health's offerings accordingly.
• Oversee pipeline of proposals across various market sectors and service lines.
• Refine AXA Health’s value proposition to effectively communicate and differentiate from competitors.
• Work with the Bid Designer to create engaging pitch documents and materials.
• Conduct post-pitch debriefs to analyse success factors and areas for improvement.
• Implement continuous improvements in bid production process by integrating insights from various departments. Track and report on bid results and key metrics.

Due to the number of applications we expect to receive for this role, we reserve the right to close this advert earlier than the listed closing date to ensure we’re able to effectively manage interest. Therefore, if you’re interested in joining us at AXA, please don’t hesitate to apply.

What you’ll bring:

• Demonstratable experience in a similar bid or tender manager role – essential.
• Project and stakeholder management skills – essential.
• Ability to simplify complex information for tenders and proposals – essential.
• Creative approach to producing visually appealing submissions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with brilliant attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programmes, in particular Excel and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of the corporate healthcare market and its dynamics – preferred but not essential.

As a precondition of employment for this role, you must be eligible and authorised to work in the United Kingdom.

This position has been defined as an Insurance Distribution Directive (IDD) role under the IDD regime which means that in addition to pre-employment screening checks, the successful candidate will be subject to background screening every 4 years with an annual declaration in interim years.

What we offer:

At AXA UK, we’re appreciative of the people who work for us and our rewards package is reviewed regularly to reflect that. You can expect to receive:

• Competitive annual salary of circa £50,000 dependent on experience
• Annual company & performance-based bonus
• Contributory pension scheme (up to 12% employer contributions)
• Private health cover
• Life Assurance (up to 10 x annual salary)
• 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Opportunity to buy up to 5 extra days leave or sell up to 5 days leave
• AXA employee discounts
• Gym benefits

To apply, click on the ‘apply for this job’ button, you’ll then need to log in or create a profile to submit your CV. We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer and don’t discriminate against employees or potential employees based on protected characteristics. If you have a long-term condition or disability and require adjustments during the application or interview process, we’re proud to offer access to the AXA Accessibility Concierge. For our support, please send an email to [e-mail].

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Who we are:

At AXA Health, we help our members be the best version of themselves by providing access to health and wellbeing support for mind and body. We’re transforming our business by developing easy, efficient, digital experiences for our customers. We’re a collective of specialists passionate about helping our members flourish, whether that’s individuals and families, small businesses or huge corporates.