Senior Bid Manager

Bidrecruitment; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits at a forward-thinking technology company in the defense sector, seeking a Senior Bid Manager. This full-time, hybrid role offers the chance to lead complex bid processes, engage with key stakeholders, and produce compelling proposals. Ideal for a bid professional with a passion for strategic development and a keen eye for detail, this position allows you to shape the future of the business while working in a collaborative environment. If you're ready to take your career to the next level, this role is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• Experience in managing complex bid processes and creating compelling proposals.
• Ability to engage with various stakeholders and manage bid teams effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end bid process and ensure timely submission of bids.
• Develop win strategies and collaborate with stakeholders for successful proposals.

Skills

Bid Management

Proposal Writing

Stakeholder Engagement

Risk Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Professional Certification in Bid Management

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Bid Management Software

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Business Director - Multi Sector - Bid, Business Development & Marketing at Bidrecruitment

A rare opportunity has come up to join a technology company operating in the defence sector. My client is looking for a Senior Bid Manager on a 12-month contract. This is a full-time role, working hybrid from either Lincoln or Cambridge.

This role would suit a bid professional confident in managing all aspects of the bid process as well as creating written content. You will join a team of 4, focusing on larger, more complex opportunities.

Applicants must be able to pass security clearance.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end bid process, including planning and facilitating Win Strategy reviews, Bid Kick-off meetings, Content Planning workshops and reviews, Proposal Document reviews, and other key approval stages.
• Work with stakeholders to develop a clear win strategy for each bid, ensuring win themes are compelling.
• Manage bid teams and obtain inputs from key stakeholders, engaging with business development, technical teams, finance, commercial, HR, and project management/delivery groups.
• Manage and track risks throughout the bid process.
• Review and contribute to written proposals.
• Ensure on-time submission of compliant and commercially sound bids.
• Manage responses of all types (PQQ/RFI/RFP/ITT/Framework) for clients across various sectors.
• Produce persuasive bids demonstrating the company's ability to deliver quality solutions.
• Collate estimates and cost inputs from SMEs; prepare and present cost data in the appropriate format for governance.
• Plan, manage, and complete all bid submissions, including EOIs, PQQs, and formal tenders.
• Support opportunity planning activities across the company.
• Adhere to the bid process as governed by internal systems.
• Facilitate bid reviews to ensure quality and compliance, conducting post-bid LfE reviews.
• Manage content collation from SMEs.
• Manage bid team responses and content within the bid lifecycle.
• Work with SMEs to extract compelling value-add statements and Win Themes.
• Contribute to continuous improvement within the Bid team for the broader business.

How to apply

To apply or learn more, send your CV to Hayley Wood at Bid Recruitment / The Management Recruitment Group.

If this position isn't suitable, browse other vacancies on our website. We specialize in Bid, Marketing, and Business Development Recruitment, and welcome speculative applications.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Other

Industries

• Defense and Space Manufacturing