Strategic Bid Leader — Poole (Power & Utilities)

TiaTalent; Poole; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A commercial organization in Poole is seeking a skilled Bid Manager to lead and enhance their bidding efforts. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the complete bid lifecycle, ensuring high-quality submissions and collaborating with various departments. This role emphasizes strategic involvement, a supportive culture, and opportunities for personal development. Candidates should have a proven background in bid management, strong writing skills, and the ability to engage with stakeholders effectively.

Benefits

Supportive work environment

Opportunities for personal development

Collaboration with senior leaders

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Bid Manager or Senior Bid Writer with a strong submission history.
• Trained in structured bid methodologies (e.g. Shipley or APMP).
• Ability to create clear and persuasive bid content.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full lifecycle of bids from opportunity tracking to submission.
• Coordinate technical and commercial responses for bids.
• Lead bid planning sessions and contribute to win strategy.

Skills

Bid management

Writing and editing

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Detail-oriented

Job description

A commercial organization in Poole is seeking a skilled Bid Manager to lead and enhance their bidding efforts. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the complete bid lifecycle, ensuring high-quality submissions and collaborating with various departments. This role emphasizes strategic involvement, a supportive culture, and opportunities for personal development. Candidates should have a proven background in bid management, strong writing skills, and the ability to engage with stakeholders effectively.