Bids Executive

We Are Adam; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

We Are Adam in the UK is seeking an experienced Bids Executive to join the Property division of a global pro services firm. You will lead the bids from start to finish, coordinating with Bids Manager and Partners to deliver timely responses.

You will shape bid strategy, manage pre-qualification stages, maintain content libraries and produce bid analyses to inform decisions. The role offers hybrid work (2-3 days in the office) across major cities including Manchester, Birmingham, Leeds or London.

Qualifications

• Experience managing bids and advising on bidding approach.
• Experience in property or professional services.
• Highly diligent with exceptional attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead bids process from start to finish with project management.
• Contribute to bid strategy with key themes.
• Support Bid Managers on larger bids.
• Oversee pre-qualification stages for complete responses.
• Manage and enhance content library for automation.
• Produce reports and analyses of bid activity.
• Assist internal projects to improve bid information flow.

Skills

Bid management

Strategic bidding

Content management

Attention to detail

Job description

Location: Manchester, Birmingham, Leeds or London

Salary: Up to £35-45k DOE

Hybrid: 2-3 days in the office

We are looking for an experienced Bids Executive for a high profile Professional Services business. This position is part of our client’s BD team, offering real opportunities for development and growth. Working for a global professional services firm not only will you gain exceptional experience of Pursuits best practice and strategy but also excellent progression. You will be responsible for managing the production of group bids within their Property division. Working closely with the Bids Manager and Bids Partners, you will lead opportunities and advise on best practices at all stages of the bidding process. You will coordinate the firm throughout the process, providing project management and creative oversight to ensure timely bid delivery.

The Role:

• Manage the bids process from start to finish, ensuring effective project and bid management.
• Contribute to our bid strategy by collaborating with the bids team to identify key themes and messages.
• Work closely with Bid Managers on larger bids, providing essential support and coordination.
• Take charge of managing the pre-qualification stages, including qualifying opportunities and guiding Partners and other stakeholders through this stage to produce complete responses.
• Oversee content management by maintaining and enhancing pre-written content, guides, and other standard materials to expand and improve our automated content library.
• Produce reports and analyses of bid activity to inform business decisions.
• Participate in internal projects to improve the flow of bid information, analysis, and best practices within the firm.

Who are we looking for?

• Proven experience managing bids and offering strategic advice on approach.
• Experience in property or wider professional services sectors.
• Highly diligent with exceptional attention to detail.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification.

At We Are Adam, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace.

so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles!

We are more than happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments that you may require.