Interim Bid Manager

Michael Page; Manchester; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking an Interim Bid Manager in Manchester to oversee the end-to-end bid lifecycle, collaborating with internal teams to gather information for compelling bid proposals and ensuring timely, compliant submissions. You will craft professional bid documents tailored to client specifications and maintain a robust template library.

We require 5+ years in bid management or writing roles, immediate availability for an interim contract, and exposure to public sector bids.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in Bid Management and / or writing roles.
• Available at short notice to cover an interim contract.
• Exposure to public sector bids processes.
• Experience in professional services, Facilities Management or healthcare services is advantageous.
• Strong written communication skills for engaging proposals.
• Excellent organisational skills to manage multiple deadlines.
• Attention to detail with a methodical QA approach.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the end-to-end bid process to ensure timely and accurate submissions.
• Collaborate with internal teams to gather information and insights for bid proposals.
• Develop compelling and professional bid documents tailored to client needs.
• Ensure compliance with client specifications and tender requirements.
• Track and manage bid timelines, deliverables and deadlines.
• Conduct quality checks on proposal content before submission.
• Maintain a library of proposal templates and relevant documentation for future use.
• Analyse feedback from previous bids to improve processes and outcomes.

Skills

Bid management

Bid writing

Public sector bids

Written communication

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Cross-functional collaboration

Available at short notice

Job description

Client Details

A company operating in the business services industry. Our client are a PE backed business services firm, looking for interim support during a busy period in their bids function.

Description

• Oversee the end-to-end bid process to ensure timely and accurate submissions.
• Collaborate with internal teams to gather necessary information and insights for bid proposals.
• Develop compelling and professional bid documents tailored to client needs.
• Ensure compliance with client specifications and tender requirements.
• Track and manage bid timelines, deliverables and deadlines effectively.
• Conduct quality checks and reviews on proposal content before submission.
• Maintain a library of proposal templates and relevant documentation for future use.
• Analyse feedback from previous bids to improve processes and outcomes.

Profile

A successful Interim Bid Manager should have:

• 5+ years experience in Bid Management and / or writing roles
• Available at short notice to cover an interim contract
• Exposure to public sector bids processes.
• Experience in industries including professional services, Facilities Management, and healthcare services would be highly advantageous.
• Strong written communication skills for creating engaging and professional proposals.
• Excellent organisational skills to handle multiple projects and deadlines.
• Attention to detail and a methodical approach to quality assurance.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Job Offer

Competative daily rate (Inside IR35)

Temporary contract providing flexibility.

Immediate start available.