Bid & Proposals Lead — Hybrid

Michael Page; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangements

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking a Head of Bids in Manchester to oversee the end-to-end bid process, lead a team, and collaborate with internal departments to secure new opportunities. This permanent, hybrid role offers the chance to shape bid strategy and drive growth.

The position requires proven bid management experience in business services, strong leadership, and excellent communication skills, with a focus on high-quality submissions.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing the bid process in a business services environment.
• Strong organisational and project management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to high-quality work.
• Leadership skills to guide and develop a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the bid process from initial opportunity identification to final submission.
• Collaborate with internal teams to gather key information and develop compelling proposals.
• Ensure all bid documents are compliant, accurate, and meet client requirements.
• Develop and maintain a library of bid templates and resources.
• Monitor and report on bid outcomes and performance metrics.
• Train and mentor team members to enhance bid management capabilities.
• Identify areas for process improvement within the bid function.
• Work closely with the sales team to align bids with broader business strategies.

Skills

Bid management

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Attention to detail

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

Michael Page is seeking a Head of Bids in Manchester to oversee the end-to-end bid process, lead a team, and collaborate with internal departments to secure new opportunities. This permanent, hybrid role offers the chance to shape bid strategy and drive growth.

The position requires proven bid management experience in business services, strong leadership, and excellent communication skills, with a focus on high-quality submissions.