Bid Manager

Neighbourly; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Bid Manager to oversee tender processes and manage a team of Bid Writers. This role involves liaising with stakeholders, ensuring accurate reporting, and maintaining high standards in submissions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in bid writing and team management, along with excellent communication skills. Join a company that values inclusivity and offers a dynamic work environment where your contributions can make a significant impact on the business's success. If you are motivated and detail-oriented, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in bid writing, copywriting, or marketing is essential.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office and team management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage tenders, reports, and liaise with multiple stakeholders.
• Compile reports and ensure quality submissions meet standards.
• Lead a small team to achieve targets and encourage improvement.

Skills

Bid Writing

Copywriting

Marketing

Team Management

Microsoft Office

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

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About Us
Neighbourly (yes without a u) was established over 40 years ago in the United States as a small family business. Since then, Neighbourly has grown into a world leading company in home brand services and landed in the UK in 2010 with the focus of acquiring and developing premium franchise brands within the home service industry.

In the 14 years that Neighbourly has been in the UK, it has shown its keen intent for growth, with over 300 locations across 6 brands and over 2,000 frontline staff. Gaining a strong reputation for investment and franchisee development, consistently growing year-on-year.

Our Brands

• Drain Doctor
• Bright & Beautiful
• Countrywide Grounds Maintenance
• Dream Doors
• The Pimlico Group
• Greensleeves Lawn Care

Brand Info
Countrywide Grounds Maintenance is an established national landscape maintenance service provider, consisting of a network of 46 franchise businesses throughout the UK, supplying grounds maintenance and associated services to a wide client base.

REPORTING STRUCTURE

Reports To

• Managing Director

Direct Reports

• Bid Writers

Key Relationships

• Franchise Network
• Head Office Team

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
The Bid Manager will be responsible for working with tenders, reports, and liaising with multiple stakeholders as well as managing a team of Bid Writers.

Key Responsibilities

• Accumulate and distribute detailed tender information.
• Act as a senior point of contact for numerous stakeholders.
• Ensure excellent levels of administration and data management.
• Compile reports, utilising data from numerous sources.
• Ensure consistent levels of accurate reporting across all areas.
• Handle incoming enquiries and manage complaints when necessary.
• Encourage continuous learning and improvement.
• Manage a small team to achieve and exceed targets (performance reviews, regular catch-ups).
• Ensure the quality of submissions meet exacting standards.
• Any other reasonable duty that falls within your capabilities.

This role profile provides an indication of the role’s key accountabilities and is not intended to cover the whole scope of the role.

Experience/Skills/Knowledge

EXPERIENCE:

• Previous writing experience (bids, copywriting, marketing).
• Experience managing a small team.

Skills / Knowledge

• Strong understanding and knowledge of PQQ’s, tenders etc.
• Ability to motivate a small team.
• High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office.

BEHAVIOURS

• Strong attention to detail.
• Motivated with a can-do attitude.
• Good communication skills.
• Well organised and able to adapt to situations quickly.
• Show initiative and desire to ensure confidence with all contacts.

INCLUSIVITY STATEMENT
Neighbourly is fully committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and to attracting, retaining, developing, and promoting the most qualified employees without regard to their age, sex, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, race, religion or belief and sexual orientation. We are dedicated to providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment, and where employees are treated with respect and dignity.

Brand
Countrywide Grounds Maintenance

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Sales and Business Development
• Industries
• Consumer Services