Bid Manager

Bids Manager - 12-Month FTC | Professional Services | Public Sector Focus

Bristol or Manchester . Hybrid, 2 days a week in offices

Up to £62k plus bonus and benefits

Are you an experienced Bid Manager with a strong background in professional services, particularly in financial sectors?

Are you motivated by driving success through collaborative and innovative bid strategies?

This could be the perfect opportunity for you !

About the Role

Our client, a leading name in the professional services industry, is seeking an accomplished Bids Manager to join their dynamic and successful team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This role focuses on managing bids primarily within the public sector, including high-profile engagements with central government departments, local authorities, and blue light organisations.

This is a critical position where you will play a pivotal role in securing new business and supporting the firm’s ambitious growth strategy. The client is an appointed member of several prestigious public sector frameworks across the UK, making this a unique opportunity to work on some of the most significant public sector bids.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Bid Management: Develop a deep understanding of the client’s public sector offerings, scoping bid requirements, managing the “go/no-go” process, and crafting strategies to maximise success against evaluation criteria.
• Bid Development: Collaborate with partners and subject matter experts to articulate winning strategies, clearly identifying value propositions. Your expertise in writing compelling bid copy and project management will ensure timely and high-quality submissions.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Lead interactions with key stakeholders, ensuring clear and confident communication throughout the bid process.
• Process Improvement: Continuously enhance bid management systems and processes, ensuring efficient and effective bid production.
• Team Leadership: Potential to manage and mentor bid team members, fostering a supportive and collaborative environment.
• Client Presentations: Prepare and coach bid teams for client presentations, ensuring alignment with messaging and strategic objectives.

What We’re Looking For

• Organisational Excellence: Exceptional project management skills, with a proven track record of delivering complex bids on time and within scope.
• Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication abilities, with attention to detail and a command of grammar and spelling.
• Technical Acumen: Solid understanding of technical and IT systems related to bid management.
• Regulatory Insight: Knowledge of the regulatory environment within professional services is advantageous.

Why This Opportunity?

This is a unique chance to join a forward-thinking, award-winning firm that excels in serving its clients while investing in the growth and development of its people.

This is a fast-paced, innovative environment where your contributions will be valued, your ideas welcomed, and your career progression supported.

Benefits

The role offers a competitive salary with an annual review, alongside an extensive range of benefits, including 25 days of holiday, private medical insurance, and access to a flexible benefits scheme. The firm also champions a progressive, fully flexible working approach, prioritising work/life balance through hybrid working arrangements.