Group Bid Manager

ZipRecruiter; Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health and wellbeing network is seeking a Group Bid Manager to oversee the bid process across business units. This role includes developing competitive proposals, managing retenders, and driving improvements in bid strategy. Candidates should have experience in bid management within professional sectors and a degree in a related field. The company offers numerous benefits, a supportive work environment, and strong opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

25 days' holiday plus bank holidays

Day off on your birthday

Cash plan for you and your children

Private medical insurance after 5 years

Pension plan and life insurance

Profit share scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Free 24/7 onsite gym

Monthly social sessions

Qualifications

• Proven experience in bid management within professional services.
• Minimum 3 years' experience managing complex bids.
• Strong writing and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end bid process across multiple business units.
• Analyze RFPs/RFIs and coordinate response plans.
• Deliver high-quality, on-time submissions.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Planning

Organizational skills

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Attention to detail

Education

Degree in Business

Degree in Marketing

Related field

Job description

Job Description

Portfolio is proud to be representing our client, a trusted health and wellbeing network that has positively impacted over 15 million lives. We are seeking a Group Bid Manager to join their team. This is an exciting opportunity to join a values-led, client-centric organization with a strong track record of innovation, growth, and employee development. With a supportive environment and outstanding benefits, this role is ideal for an experienced bid professional looking to advance their career.

The Role

As Group Bid Manager, you will lead the end-to-end bid process across multiple business units, focusing on services such as HR, employment law, health & safety, and employee wellbeing. You will be key in securing new business, managing retenders and renewals across both public and private sectors, and collaborating with internal teams to develop compelling, compliant, and competitive proposals. This role is crucial to the business's continued success and offers the opportunity to improve bid processes and foster innovation in service delivery.

Day to Day

• Lead capture planning for new opportunities, including competitor and client research.
• Maintain and manage a robust pipeline of bid opportunities.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration on bid strategies.
• Lead the full bid lifecycle from qualification to submission.
• Maintain a high-quality bid library and reusable content repository.
• Analyze RFPs/RFIs and coordinate detailed response plans.
• Ensure compliance with customer and internal requirements.
• Deliver high-quality, on-time submissions through effective project management.
• Continuously improve bid strategy, process, and outcomes.

What You Bring to the Team

• Proven experience in bid management within professional services or consultancy environments.
• Minimum 3 years' experience managing complex bids across public and private sectors.
• Strong strategic thinking, planning, and organizational skills.
• Excellent writing, communication, and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• A proactive, detail-oriented mindset with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field.

Benefits

• 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays.
• Day off on your birthday.
• Cash plan for you and your children.
• Holidays increase after 2 and 5 years of service.
• Private medical insurance after 5 years of service.
• Pension plan and life insurance.
• Contributions increase after 5 and 7 years of service.
• Holiday season bonus after 3 years of service.
• Profit share scheme.
• Season ticket loan scheme.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme.
• Company incentives and discount schemes.
• Monthly social sessions with free food and drinks.
• Free 24/7 onsite gym.

If you thrive in a high-energy, service-focused environment and want a role where your ideas and efforts are recognized, this could be the perfect next step. With opportunities for progression, great colleagues, and strong values, it’s more than just a job — it’s a place to build your future.

Job reference: 49619LSRINDMANS