Job Role - Bid Manager
Location - London, Birmingham or Manchester (Occasional Travel to London)
Salary - £50,000 - £60,000 DOE
Job Type - Permanent
Our client is a leading professional services consultancy firm with a strong track record of delivering high quality, value driven solutions to their clients. Their work within the Public Sector continues to grow, and they are seeking an experienced Bid Manager to lead and coordinate complex tender submissions across government and public frameworks.
The Role
As a Bid Manager, you will play a key role in securing new business opportunities across the public sector. You will manage the full end-to-end bid process from opportunity identification and qualification through to final submission and post-bid review.
Working closely with partners, subject matter experts, and the wider business development team, you'll ensure every submission is compliant, compelling, and aligned with both client needs and our strategic objectives.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage the end-to-end bid lifecycle for public sector tenders
* Develop and maintain a structured bid plan, ensuring deadlines are met and quality is maintained.
* Lead bid kick off, storyboarding, and review sessions, coordinating inputs from multiple stakeholders.
* Produce and edit high-quality written content, ensuring consistency of tone, messaging and branding.
* Maintain a library of bid materials, case studies and CVs for future use.
* Analyse tender feedback and drive continuous improvement in bid quality and win rates.
* Support pipeline development and bid/no-bid decision-making.
About You
* Proven experience as a Bid Manager within a professional services environment (consulting, legal, accountancy, engineering, or similar).
* Strong understanding of public sector procurement processes and portals (e.g., Find a Tender, Contracts Finder).
* Excellent project management, writing and stakeholder engagement skills.
* Ability to translate complex technical information into clear, persuasive content.
* Highly organised with a meticulous eye for detail and the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
* APMP (Association of Proposal Management Professionals) certification or equivalent desirable.
What We Offer
* Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
* Hybrid/flexible working arrangements
* A supportive, collaborative culture with real opportunity to make an impac