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Join our dynamic commercial team as a Bid Manager and play a key role in driving our success across various sectors. We're seeking an organised, strategic thinker to oversee the entire bid process, delivering high-quality submissions and enhancing our bid function. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Bid Coordinator ready to step into a managerial role or a Bid Manager with 2-3 years' experience eager to make an impact.

What You'll Do

Lead the Bid Process

Manage the full bid lifecycle, including PQQs, RFPs, ITTs, and framework applications.
Act as Bid Lead on high-value opportunities, ensuring strategic alignment.
Coordinate complex subcontractor proposals and support collaborative bids.
Handle bid documentation, clarify requirements via portals, and ensure timely submissions.
Review pricing to align with company strategy and collaborate with teams to balance resources and priorities.

Shape Strategy

Develop and maintain bid strategies, governance documents, and process frameworks.
Analyse industry trends, competitor insights, and client feedback to strengthen bid approaches.
Use market engagement and debrief feedback to refine pursuit and win strategies.

Drive Insights

Build dashboards to track bid pipeline, win/loss ratios, and key trends.
Monitor data accuracy and update systems to support informed decision-making.
Report on resource utilisation to optimise planning and bid outcomes.

Manage Content

Curate a library of reusable content, case studies, and team CVs.
Contribute to communications about bids, opportunities, and contract wins.

Ensure Compliance

Lead applications to procurement frameworks, ensuring accurate and timely submissions.
Keep company profiles and certifications updated to maintain framework eligibility.

Enhance Systems

Collaborate with the Strategic Development Manager to advance our Business Development function, aligned with PAS 360:2023.
Administer user accounts in our bid management system (MMIS), resolve data issues, and drive system improvements.

What We're Looking For

Must-Haves

Experience in bid management or proposal coordination.
Strong understanding of procurement processes and framework applications.
Exceptional project management and organisational skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and bid tools (e.g., SharePoint, MMIS, or CRM systems like (url removed)).
Strong analytical and communication skills.

Nice-to-Haves

APMP or similar certification.
Experience in Defence or public procurement.
Knowledge of commercial terms and the Public Procurement Act.

Who You Are

Detail-oriented and proactive.
A team player who can influence and collaborate across functions.
Adaptable, resilient, and focused on solutions