Bid Manager

4 weeks ago


UK, UK, United Kingdom Redland Search - Professional Recruitment Solutions Full time

Location: Bristol or Exeter (Hybrid Working - 1 day per week in the office)

Salary: £50-60k + Bonus + Benefits


Are you ready to take your career to the next level? Do you thrive on leading bids and driving success? Join a dynamic and innovative team as a Bids Manager and play a pivotal role in securing game-changing projects across sectors like Central Government, Local Authorities, Housing Associations, Health & Care Providers, Universities, Financial Institutions, and Energy Companies.


About the Role:

Step into the spotlight as a Bids Manager, where you'll lead high-stakes bids in both the public and private sectors. Collaborate with top-tier Partner Leads and expert professionals across the firm. With the support of a Senior Bids Manager and a dedicated Bids Team, you'll manage the bid content library, track opportunities, analyze feedback, produce insightful reports, deliver impactful training, and lead a talented Bids Executive.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the Charge: Drive bids from opportunity assessment through drafting SQs/RFIs, tender submissions, and pitch presentations.
  • Ace the Pitch: Prepare teams for pitch presentations with rehearsals and expert feedback.
  • Continuous Excellence: Analyze bid feedback to ensure constant improvement.
  • Content Mastery: Develop and refresh the bid content library with top-notch credentials, CVs, case studies, policies, social value information, and client service delivery materials.
  • Opportunity Tracking: Stay ahead with daily tracking and circulation of opportunities from direct approaches, adverts, and hubs/portals.
  • Insightful Reporting: Produce management information reports for internal stakeholders and external clients/frameworks.
  • Empower with Training: Provide impactful bids training to legal teams.
  • Team Leadership: Manage and inspire a Bids Executive.


Skills and Experience:

  • Proven success in leading large and complex bids within a professional services environment.
  • Advantageous experience with public sector and housing bids.
  • Exceptional bid writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
  • A skilled communicator who can lead and influence multiple stakeholders.
  • Strong organizational and project management skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, document management systems, tender portals, finance systems, and CRM systems.


Key Characteristics:

  • Highly organized and resilient.
  • Innovative problem solver with a keen attention to detail.
  • Thrives under pressure and meets tight deadlines.
  • Positive, proactive, and a strong team player.
  • Highly motivated and results-driven.


Why This Opportunity?

Be at the forefront of winning transformative projects that make a real impact. Join a firm that values collaboration, innovation, and professional growth. If you are an organized, resilient, and motivated individual with a proven track record in bid management, this is your chance to shine


Apply Now:

Don't miss out on this thrilling opportunity Take the next step in your career and apply today to become an integral part of a dedicated and results-driven team. Together, let's achieve extraordinary success


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