Bid Manager: Winning Proposals (Public & Private Sector)

JAM Recruitment Ltd; Belfast City; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Cash Plan

Enhanced holidays

Maternity/Paternity leave

Holiday entitlement

Team events

Recognition awards

Wellbeing programme

Long service awards

Marriage leave

Holiday buy-back

Kingsbridge M

Job summary

JAM Recruitment Ltd in Belfast is seeking an experienced Bid Manager to steer submissions from opportunity review to final delivery for mechanical, electrical, energy, and renewable projects. This permanent role pays £50,000–£65,000 with healthcare and enhanced holidays, working from the Belfast office with occasional travel to Portadown.

You will craft persuasive content for public and private sector clients, coordinate multiple stakeholders, and ensure high-quality, compliant tenders under

Qualifications

• Proven experience in public sector bid management.
• Proven experience in public sector bid writing.
• Excellent time management under pressure and to deadlines.
• Strong organisational skills with accountability and professionalism.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with clients and colleagues.
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
• Collaborative approach and commitment to team success.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Outlook, Excel).

Responsibilities

• Manage the full bid lifecycle, from opportunity review and qualification through to submission and mobilisation.
• Lead the preparation and submission of public and private sector bids, ensuring full compliance with client specifications and requirements.
• Produce clear, concise, and persuasive bid content within strict deadlines.
• Review, edit, and enhance existing bid materials to maximise quality and effectiveness.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts and internal stakeholders to gather evidence, technical information, and supporting documentation.
• Ensure all submissions are fully compliant with tender instructions and evaluation criteria.
• Prepare supporting materials and content for bid presentations and interviews.
• Maintain and continuously improve the company's bid library, including case studies, project profiles, and team CVs, working closely with the marketing team.
• Provide guidance and support to colleagues, helping to develop bid-writing capabilities across the wider team.

Skills

Bid management

Bid writing

Time management

Organisation

Attention to detail

Written and verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Independence

Collaborative approach

Full UK driving licence

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

JAM Recruitment Ltd in Belfast is seeking an experienced Bid Manager to steer submissions from opportunity review to final delivery for mechanical, electrical, energy, and renewable projects. This permanent role pays £50,000–£65,000 with healthcare and enhanced holidays, working from the Belfast office with occasional travel to Portadown.

You will craft persuasive content for public and private sector clients, coordinate multiple stakeholders, and ensure high-quality, compliant tenders under