Tendering Manager

AM Global; Seaham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading bid management firm in Seaham seeks an experienced Bids and Tendering Manager. You'll lead the tendering function, manage all proposals and ensure deadlines are met while communicating effectively with stakeholders. A minimum of 3 years’ experience in bid management is required along with strong writing skills and the ability to manage complex projects. The role includes comprehensive benefits like a healthcare cash plan and a competitive pension scheme.

Benefits

Annual leave starting at 23 days

Private Medical Insurance

Employee benefits through Perkbox

Competitive pension scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of bid management experience.
• Ability to write, produce, and edit bid content in a complex environment.
• Experience in estimating and cost control.

Responsibilities

• Track all proposals and tender opportunities.
• Produce Sales Documents, PQQs, ITTs, and presentations.
• Manage clarifications and client correspondence.
• Support tender governance process and workload management.

Skills

Bid management solutions

Bespoke bid writing

Strong interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Cost control experience

Job description

Job title

Bids and Tendering Manager M/F

Contract type

Permanent contract

ual hours

Full time

Job description

• Ensure all proposal and tender opportunities are tracked from opportunity, to delivery, through to post review feedback.
• Ensure relevant information is captured from all stakeholders to facilitate the completion of the tender.
• Participate in key review meetings / final document review / content sign off and document production meetings.
• Write and produce Sales Documents, Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQs), Invitation to Tenders (ITTs) and Presentations in accordance with agreed deadlines.
• Manage all clarifications and raise/ review where appropriate.
• Liaise with client and record all client correspondence.
• Develop and manage the end-to-end tendering governance process to ensure that appropriate levels of approval are secured and documented.
• Assign tendering workload within the team to ensure tender return deadlines are met. Monitor individual performance and provide feedback.
• Support the handover process from contract award to project management.
• Participate in project KOM's as necessary.
• Internally report, provide feedback and promptly raise issues/risk review.
• Effectively communicate timetables and key messages throughout the tender process to all key stakeholders.
• Maintain CRM for assigned proposals in coordination with Sales/BD and wider team.
• Liaise with sales/ marketing / ops teams to produce up-to-date case studies to use within all proposals.
• Identify and re-work existing pre-written Bid Library content where relevant keeping it relevant and up-to-date.
• Be responsive to the business and P&L sales strategies, supporting as necessary.

Profile

Responsible for effective bid management solutions, bespoke bid writing and control of the tendering processes. They will lead and manage all aspects of the tendering function throughout, including being the main point of contact, collating all relevant data, writing a competitive bid response, working with the technical & commercials within the business and supporting each stage of the tendering lifecycle. They shall ensure that work is properly allocated within the Tendering team to maximise responses within the required timeframes.

What can we offer you?

Annual Leave

Our annual leave entitlement starts at 23 days per year, increasing by one additional day for each year of service, up to a maximum of 30 days. In addition to your annual leave, all employees receive 8 statutory bank holidays.

Healthcare Cash Plan

Private Medical Insurance through AVIVA, available to all employees. This plan includes dental and optical coverage, giving you peace of mind about your healthcare needs. The package also features access to a health and wellbeing app, which offers resources and support to help you maintain a healthy lifestyle. Additionally, employees benefit from exclusive discounts on sports brands and fitness activities, encouraging an active and balanced lifestyle.

Perkbox Benefit Package

“Perkbox”, a comprehensive employee benefits and rewards platform providing: Customised employee benefits tailored to your needs, Access to a wide variety of free perks to enjoy throughout the year, Over 9,000 deals and discounts across numerous retailers and services, helping you save money on everyday essentials and special treats. Together, these rewards and benefits demonstrate our commitment to investing in our employees, ensuring you feel valued, supported, and motivated in your role.

Pension Scheme

We offer a competitive pension scheme administered by Royal London, designed to support your long-term financial security. Our scheme operates on a salary sacrifice basis and is a defined contribution.

Candidate criteria

Minimum level of experience required

3 years or more

Required authorisations

• A minimum of two years' bid experience.
• Able to write, produce and edit bid content within a complex business environment.
• Experience of estimating, cost control, or similar (creating, reviewing).
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to liaise with clients and stakeholders, both verbal and written.
• Experience of identifying, reviewing and evaluating each new business opportunity.
• Flexible and able to be responsive and react to change and prioritise accordingly.