Senior Bid Manager

TN United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a senior bid manager to lead complex bid processes for key clients. This role involves crafting compelling proposals, managing diverse teams, and enhancing bid management capabilities. With a focus on collaboration and excellence, you'll influence how the organization tells its story and meets client needs. The position offers a supportive environment with opportunities for professional growth and development. If you're passionate about driving success through strategic bids and proposals, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Flexible benefits allowance

Comprehensive health support

Life Assurance (4x annual salary)

25 days annual leave

Hybrid working model

Retail discounts

Referral scheme

Holiday buy/sell flexibility

Electric vehicle scheme

Training and certification support

Qualifications

• Experience managing and writing formal bid submissions in various sectors.
• Strong writing skills for producing clear and persuasive content.

Responsibilities

• Project-manage bid responses and support contributors for high-quality submissions.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives and mentor colleagues.

Skills

Bid Management

Proposal Writing

Leadership

Relationship Building

Content Structuring

Public Sector Experience

Private Sector Experience

Job description

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This is a senior role within the bid team, managing and writing our larger, more complex and/or more strategic bids for a wide range of key clients.

You will:

1. Project-manage bid responses, supporting subject matter experts and contributors to produce high-quality work.
2. Author clear, compelling, and compliant responses to secure new clients and key accounts.
3. Support colleagues to enhance bid management skills and build team capability.
4. Assist the bid team with reviews and handle escalations as needed.

We’re seeking an experienced bid and proposal writer/manager to oversee end-to-end bid processes, shape responses, and collaborate with subject matter experts to deliver persuasive bids, proposals, and presentations.

You will influence how we craft our story, address client requirements, and structure our responses, working closely with a team of bid managers, coordinators, and reviewers committed to excellence.

The role involves leadership in continuous improvement initiatives, mentoring colleagues, and exemplifying best practices in bid management.

About You

Ideally, you will have:

• Recent experience managing and writing for formal bid submissions in the public and/or private sectors.
• Experience within the technology sector or related fields, with the ability to quickly adapt and contribute after onboarding.
• Strong writing skills, capable of producing clear, persuasive, and well-structured content.
• Experience in reviewing and challenging contributions to ensure high-quality responses.
• Proven leadership in managing diverse, time-constrained bid teams on complex projects.
• Excellent relationship-building and influencing skills across all organizational levels.
• A track record of taking responsibility for initiatives that positively impact the workplace.

Some of the Perks

• Flexible benefits allowance for health, dental, pension, and more.
• Comprehensive health and wellbeing support, including 24/7 GP and mental health services.
• Life Assurance (4x annual salary).
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Hybrid working model balancing office, client site, and WFH.
• Discounts from various retail and utility brands.
• Referral scheme with no referral limits.
• Holiday buy/sell flexibility.
• Electric vehicle scheme.
• Training and professional certification support, including access to O’Reilly.
• Opportunities to participate in diversity and inclusion initiatives.
• Supportive team environment and social activities.