Bid, Proposals and Tenders Manager

Collaborate Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a proactive Bids & Tenders Manager to oversee the bid and proposal process. The successful candidate will manage multiple projects from initiation to contract awarded, collaborating with various senior stakeholders. Critical skills include bid management, project management, and strong communication. This full-time office-based role offers a competitive salary around GBP52k, an annual bonus, and excellent benefits including free snacks and lunch.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual bonus incentive

Free parking on site

Free snacks and lunch

Competitive holiday package

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience managing bids, tenders, or proposals from start to finish.
• Project Management experience interacting with stakeholders.
• Strong written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full bid lifecycle from initial opportunities to winning contracts.
• Create high-quality, on-brand proposals.
• Develop pricing strategies and cost models.

Skills

Bid management

Project Management

Strong written and communication skills

Cross-team collaboration

Proactive opportunity identification

Job description

BIDS, PROPOSALS AND TENDERS MANAGER:

We are looking for a proactive, detail-driven Bids & Tenders Manager to lead the bid, tenders and proposals process, and associated projects from start to finish. In this stand alone position, you will be managing multiple bids / tender projects, across various key sectors.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE BIDS AND TENDERS MANAGER:

• Manage the full bid lifecycle from initial opportunities to winning contracts.
• Lead the creation of high-quality, on-brand proposals, ensuring they meet all client and compliance requirements.
• Work closely with senior stakeholders across sales, procurement, finance, operations, and marketing to create compelling Bids and Tender proposals
• Collaborate with internal teams to develop pricing strategies and cost models
• BIDS and TENDERS Project Management: Create and manage project plans, coordinate timelines, resources, and content to deliver bids on time and in line with SLA's.
• Manage the bid library and improve processes for future success.
• Engage with clients during clarification stages, presentations, and negotiations.
• Post Bid Analysis and reporting
• Manage public sector and other portals, for opportunities

EXPERIENCE / SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Experience of managing bids, tenders, or proposals from start to finish.
• Project Management experience - interacting with internal stakeholders at all levels, ensuring that project time lines and requirements are met
• Strong written and communication skills, with an eye for detail.
• Ability to work across multiple teams and manage deadlines effectively
• A self starter, who has confidence in a stand alone role, collaborating with several key stakeholders at senior levels in an organisation
• A proactive approach to identifying and winning opportunities.

This position offers an opportunity for the successful BID and PROPOSALS Manager to play a pivotal role in driving growth, whilst working on exciting projects, and seeing your work directly contribute to big wins.

Please note that this is a full time, office based role

Excellent benefits, and opportunities on offer, to include:

• Competitive basic salary, circa GBP52k (with growth potential)
• Annual bonus incentive
• Free parking on site
• Free snacks, lunch, and other staff benefits
• Competitive holiday package, with opportunity to buy / sell holiday
• Fantastic opportunity for progression, in line with our client's long term growth plans!