Senior Bid Manager

Bidrecruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Bidrecruitment is seeking a Senior Bid Manager to join its Client Development team in the UK, driving end-to-end bids and proposals from inception through to submission. The role requires an accomplished bid professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can lead complex, high-value opportunities.

You will work closely with senior leaders across multiple business lines to drive bid strategy, coordinate cross-functional teams, and deliver persuasive submissions that articulate strengths

Qualifications

• Experience leading high-value bids from inception to submission.
• Proven ability to drive bid strategy and coordinate cross-functional teams.
• Strong stakeholder management and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of bids, tenders, and proposals.
• Develop and drive bid strategy to support growth objectives.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to produce high-quality submissions.
• Utilise procurement portals and frameworks to optimise submissions.
• Build relationships with senior stakeholders and improve processes.

Skills

Bid strategy

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder management

Proposal development

Communication

Tools

Procurement portals

Job description

An ambitious and fast-growing professional services organisation is seeking an experienced Senior Bid Manager to join its Client Development team. Following significant investment and continued expansion plans across the UK and EMEA, this business is entering an exciting period of growth and transformation.

This is a senior, hands-on role for an accomplished bid professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and has a proven track record of leading complex, high-value bids and proposals from inception through to submission.

Working closely with senior leaders across multiple business lines, you will lead the end-to-end delivery of compelling bids, tenders, presentations and proposals that support strategic growth objectives.

You will be responsible for driving bid strategy, coordinating cross-functional teams and ensuring the production of high-quality, persuasive submissions that clearly articulate the organisation's strengths and differentiators.

This role offers significant exposure to senior stakeholders and the opportunity to influence business development success across a large, multi-disciplinary organisation.

The successful candidate will have proven team leadership experience, excellent stakeholder management skills, and confidence working under pressure to tight deadlines. Excellent written communication and experience using procurement portals and various submission methods are key, together with a solid understanding of frameworks and procurement processes. This role suits someone proactive, highly organised, and collaborative, who can build strong working relationships across all levels and take ownership of improving processes and driving successful outcomes.