Bid Manager - High-Impact Public Sector Proposals

Manpower; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, wellbeing and social events

Team training and development

Annual leave enhancements

Employee recognition awards

Company events

Job summary

Manpower is seeking a Bid Manager for its Belfast office, with occasional travel to Portadown. You will manage the full bid lifecycle for mechanical, electrical, energy, and renewable installation projects, producing compelling submissions for public and private sectors.

We require proven public sector bid management and bid writing experience, excellent time management, and strong written and verbal communication. Driving licence and MS Office proficiency are essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in public sector bid management.
• Proven experience in public sector bid writing.
• Excellent time management and ability to meet demanding deadlines.
• Strong organisational skills and professionalism.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Strong interpersonal skills and stakeholder collaboration.
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full bid lifecycle from opportunity review to submission and mobilisation.
• Lead the preparation and submission of public and private sector bids in line with client specifications.
• Produce clear, concise bid content within deadlines.
• Review and enhance bid materials to maximise quality.
• Collaborate with SMEs and stakeholders to gather evidence and documentation.
• Ensure submissions comply with tender instructions and evaluation criteria.
• Prepare materials for bid presentations and interviews.
• Maintain and improve the bid library with case studies and CVs.
• Guide colleagues to improve bid-writing capabilities.

Skills

Bid management

Bid writing

Public sector bids

Time management

Attention to detail

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Independent worker

Driving licence

Microsoft Office

Education

Degree or equivalent

Tools

Word

Outlook

Excel

Job description

Manpower is seeking a Bid Manager for its Belfast office, with occasional travel to Portadown. You will manage the full bid lifecycle for mechanical, electrical, energy, and renewable installation projects, producing compelling submissions for public and private sectors.

We require proven public sector bid management and bid writing experience, excellent time management, and strong written and verbal communication. Driving licence and MS Office proficiency are essential.