Senior Bid Manager

JR United Kingdom; Bolton; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a Senior Bid Manager to influence high-tech projects in a dynamic environment. This role requires strong stakeholder management, leadership, and bid management skills to effectively navigate the bid lifecycle and enhance business opportunities. The position offers both full-time and part-time options with impressive benefits, including competitive salary and performance bonuses.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits

Performance bonus

Half-day Fridays

28 days annual leave + bank holidays

24 hours paid volunteering

Life cover

Employee Assistance Program

Discount shopping schemes

Qualifications

• Proven success in managing bids in relevant sectors (defence, engineering, IT, etc.).
• Experience with large, complex bids.
• Full bid lifecycle management skills.

Responsibilities

• Structuring and governing the bid process.
• Managing relationships with clients and partners.
• Leading multi-disciplinary bid teams.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Commercial awareness

Bid management

Leadership

Negotiation

Job description

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Senior Bid Manager, Bolton, Greater Manchester

Client: Thales

Location: Bolton, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 2

Posted: 04.06.2025

Expiry Date: 19.07.2025

Job Description:

Job title: Senior Bid Manager

Location: Belfast (hybrid working – 3 days in the office, 2 days at home)

Hours: Full-time or part-time opportunities available

Are you a positive, motivated individual with excellent interpersonal skills? Do you enjoy leading bid teams and developing compelling proposals? If so, this role could be for you.

What the role offers:

• Dynamic, fast-paced environment
• High-tech projects
• Teamwork and individual tasks

Core Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Performance bonus
• Half-day Fridays (usually until 13:00)
• 28 days annual leave + bank holidays + opportunity to buy up to 40 hours/year
• 24 hours paid volunteering
• Life cover
• Employee Assistance Program and mental wellbeing app
• Discount shopping schemes

This role involves managing bids, leading bid teams, and ensuring successful proposal delivery. It requires strong stakeholder management, commercial awareness, and bid management skills.

Key responsibilities include:

• Structuring and governing the bid process
• Shaping solutions for compelling offers
• Managing relationships with clients and partners
• Leading multi-disciplinary bid teams
• Maximizing business opportunities
• Preparing prequalification responses
• Leading bid kick-off meetings and overseeing proposal creation

About You:

Ideal candidates will have:

• Proven success in managing bids in relevant sectors (defence, engineering, IT, etc.)
• Experience with large, complex bids
• Full bid lifecycle management skills
• Knowledge of commercial and financial aspects
• Familiarity with industry standards like Shipley Capture Bench
• Leadership and negotiation skills