Bid, Proposal and Awards Manager

Blackpool and The Fylde College; Thornton; On-site; GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Blackpool and The Fylde College is seeking a Bid, Proposal and Awards Manager to lead their Business Development team. This role involves developing compelling proposals and bids, with significant opportunities for professional development and flexibility in working arrangements.

Benefits

Enhanced leave allowance of 43 days

Competitive pension scheme

Professional development opportunities

Agile working opportunities

Wellbeing provision including Employee Assistance Programme

FREE healthy breakfast

Sports facilities

FREE car parking

Qualifications

• Experience in writing compelling content and managing successful bids.
• Ability to identify project and funding opportunities.
• Skilled in creating persuasive submissions tailored to target audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of successful, compliant bids and tenders.
• Coordinate information gathering across departments.
• Create high-quality, clear, and persuasive content for submissions.

Skills

Writing

Project Management

Collaboration

Education

Experience in the education sector

Job description

Blackpool & The Fylde College have an exciting opportunity for you to join us as a Bid, Proposal and Awards Manager at our Bispham campus. You will join us on a full time, permanent basis and in return, we will offer a competitive salary of £60,000 per annum.

The Bid, Proposal and Awards Manager role:

Blackpool and The Fylde College (B&FC) is on the lookout for a passionate and ambitious Bid, Proposal and Awards Manager to join our forward-thinking team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives on writing compelling content, managing successful bids, and showcasing organisational excellence through high-quality award submissions. Experience within the education sector is ideally preferred. Flexibility is available around the number of days spent in the office, offering a supportive and balanced working environment.

Key Responsibilities of our Bid, Proposal and Awards Manager:

As a pivotal member of our Business Development team, your role will be varied, strategic, and rewarding. Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the development of successful, compliant, and commercially viable bids and tenders in line with funding and partnership opportunities.
• Scanning the external environment to identify and assess project and funding opportunities, making informed bid/no-bid decisions.
• Coordinating information gathering, working collaboratively across departments to prepare strategic documents and compelling award submissions that highlight B&FC’s impact and achievements.
• Creating high-quality, clear, and persuasive content tailored to target audiences, while ensuring all submissions meet internal quality standards and deadlines.
• Supporting project handovers and contract compliance by integrating funding audit requirements and monitoring responsibilities into delivery plans.
• Why Join Us?
• At B&FC, you'll be part of a passionate, forward-thinking team committed to delivering excellence. You’ll play a key role in shaping the College’s external reputation and driving future growth, all while benefiting from a flexible, collaborative, and supportive working environment.

Rewards and Benefits:

Blackpool and The Fylde College is proud to be Great Place To Work Certified

• Enhanced leave allowance of 43 days (full-time equivalent), inclusive of bank holidays
• Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave
• Competitive pension scheme:
• - Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS) - 28.68% employer contribution
• - Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) - 15.4% employer contribution
• Extensive professional development opportunities for all, with B&FC choosing to invest circa. £1.8m annually in colleague development and professional qualifications
• Agile working opportunities
• Enhanced Family friendly policies
• Extensive wellbeing provision including, but not limited to:
• - Access to funded Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) available 24/7, 365 days a year
• - Occupational Health
• - FREE Flu Vouchers for those not entitled through the NHS
• - FREE eye tests
• - Dedicated Wellbeing Hub available to all colleagues containing rich and varied content with resources relating to emotional, physical, financial and social wellbeing
• - FREE healthy breakfast
• - Sports facilities including fully equipped gym and discounted memberships
• - Health and beauty salon
• - Trim Trails on Campus (guided routes for walks)
• Onsite food outlets and Starbucks at subsidised rates
• FREE car parking
• Car lease scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Onsite kids ‘Sports Camp’ 8am – 5pm during selected half-term breaks

Closing date: 29th July 2025

If you would like to learn more about our Bid, Proposal and Awards Manager role, then please click ‘apply’ today!

B&FC is committed to the promotion of Equality, Diversity & Inclusion in all resourcing practices. Please email us should a specific adjustment be required to support in the application and selection process.

B&FC is dedicated to safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of all learners, and expects all colleagues to share in this commitment. As such, employment at B&FC is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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