Bid Team Manager

Phoenix; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the financial services sector seeks a senior member for their Bid Management team. This role involves leading and developing the team, collaborating with stakeholders, and driving continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will have senior-level experience in Sales or Bid Management and a passion for delivering high-quality results in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

16% bonus up to 32%

Private medical cover

38 days annual leave

Excellent pension

12x salary life assurance

Career breaks

Income protection

3 volunteering days

Qualifications

• Senior-level experience in Sales, Bid Management, or Marketing.
• Effective collaboration with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Bid Management team, enhancing efficiency and quality.
• Produce bid, pitch, and sales collateral.

Skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Project Management

Job description

Job Description

Job Type: Permanent

Location: Any of our locations (Edinburgh/London/Telford, Bristol or Wythall) with travel to Edinburgh. Home working/hybrid.

Flexible working: All of our roles are open to part-time, job-share, and other flexible arrangements. We will discuss your preferences and business needs during the recruitment process. More about Phoenix Flex can be found here.

Closing Date: 29th May

Salary and Benefits: From £60k, plus 16% bonus up to 32%, private medical cover, 38 days annual leave, excellent pension, 12x salary life assurance, career breaks, income protection, 3 volunteering days, and more.

The Role

Our Client Acquisition team is key to our Standard Life Workplace business, with the Bid Management team supporting our success. We assist our New Business and Client Relationship teams in securing new clients and retaining existing ones. The team produces top-tier bid, pitch, and sales collateral, conducts research surveys, and supports our EBC and Corporate Adviser relationships. As a senior member, you will lead the Bid Management team, inspiring and developing members to enhance efficiency and quality.

We operate in a fast-paced environment, thriving under pressure. Our goal is continuous improvement in our ways of working while remaining safe, steadfast, and dependable.

What We Are Looking For

• Effective collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, building a strong network.
• Leadership and development of the team, demonstrating role model behaviors.
• Project leadership to improve bid management and risk reduction.
• Thorough understanding of our propositions, strategy, and plans.
• Senior-level experience in Sales, Bid Management, or Marketing.

We Want To Hire The Whole Version Of You

We are committed to diversity and inclusion. If your experience differs from the advertised requirements but you believe you can add value, we encourage you to apply. If you need adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know. We may remove the advert earlier than the closing date, so apply early.

Learn More

• Candidate Guide: thephoenixgroup.pagetiger.com/guideforcandidates
• Get in touch: www.thephoenixgroup.com/careers/talk-to-us