Salary: £50,000 - £62,500 (Subject to experience)

Contract Status: Permanent - Hybrid and flexible

Working Days: Monday to Friday

Working Hours: 9am - 5pm (37.5 Hours Per Week)

A generous and competitive uncapped commission Scheme

A clear and realistic progression structure to elevate your careers to the next level.

A Senior Bid Manager will be there to support the team in converting new business through innovative bid proposals, manage a team of bid writers, and assist with financial growth. The individual selected for this role must be flexible and adaptable to a fast-paced environment, with the ability to work both independently and in collaboration with colleagues. The successful candidate will report to the Sales & Marketing Manager and must have a strong understanding of the facilities market, predominantly soft services. It is preferable that you have a history of management and coaching within a previous role.  

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Manage direct reports/ small team
• Support all Bid Activity including the Bid Strategy
• Complete relevant portal registrations & ongoing portal management
• Continual sourcing of opportunities
• Oversee updates and opportunities accessible via Proactis
• Assessment of opportunities via Go No-Go Process
• Management of all Bid preparation
• Plan, prepare and host Kick-Off Meetings
• Preparation of bid documentation ready for submission
• Maintain open communication channels with Business Development Managers
• Work in conjunction with Business Development Managers to develop innovative solutions
• Manage timelines for all opportunities, highlighting key dates and deadlines
• Source new business material and innovative ideas for the continual adaptation of Bid documentation
• Working in conjunction with departments across the business, ensure our business practice and methodology is captured within our proposed solutions, inclusive of new system development & standard procedure
• Compile a library of case studies and references in preparation for submissions and tailored responses
• Brand Management throughout all documentation generated
• Generation of materials in preparation for presentation stages

Mandatory Skill Set:

• Extensive Microsoft Office Knowledge
• Diary Management
• Excellent attention to detail
• Minimum of 2 years experience in Bid Management
• Industry experience preferable
• Indesign/Canva proficient