ABOUT THE CLIENT Our client is a Digital & Cyber Security Consultancy and are currently looking for a Bid Manager to join their dynamic team! They offer innovative digital and cyber security solutions to their clients who are from the public and private sectors. You'll be working on interesting large-scale Government and private sector projects.
We are looking for an experienced Bid Manager with a strong background in public sector bidding and frameworks within the UK. This role involves overseeing bid strategy, managing stakeholder collaboration, ensuring compliance with framework and regulatory requirements, and delivering high-quality, competitive submissions. Define bid strategies and approach for public & private sector opportunities, ensuring alignment with business goals and sector-specific compliance requirements.
Bid Planning and Management: Lead the entire bid process, from planning and initial qualification to submission and post-bid activities, managing timelines and resources effectively.
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Stakeholder Coordination: Collaborate with internal teams—such as sales, technical, finance, and legal—to gather the necessary information, establish clear responsibilities, and secure approvals.
Bid Content Development: Draft, review, and oversee content creation for proposals, ensuring responses are compelling, well-structured, and accurately tailored to client needs and framework criteria.
Risk and Opportunity Analysis: Identify potential risks and opportunities associated with bids, develop mitigation strategies, and assess competitive positioning.
Quality Control: Conduct quality assurance checks, including proofreading, formatting, and compliance reviews, to ensure all submissions are accurate and professional.
Database and Knowledge Management: Maintain and improve the bid library, managing case studies, templates, and bid response materials, and ensure records of all bid activities are up-to-date.
Support bid process improvements, best practice development, and team training to increase win rates and operational efficiency.
Experience: 5+ years of bid management experience, with a proven track record in public sector bidding and a deep understanding of UK public procurement frameworks (e.g., Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); experience with bid management software (e.g., Regulatory Knowledge: Familiarity with UK public procurement regulations and frameworks, including experience with PQQs, ITTs, and RFIs.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a high level of proficiency in proposal writing, editing, and presentation.
Project Management: Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple bids simultaneously and meet critical deadlines.
Thoroughness in ensuring bid accuracy, compliance, and quality at all stages.
Effective stakeholder management and collaboration across functions, ensuring timely input from relevant teams.
Competitive Salary:
~ Base salary commensurate with experience, plus performance-based incentives.
~ Hybrid Working:
~ Flexibility to work from home and our office in Kent.
~ Career Progression:
~ Clear pathways for career development and progression within the company.
~ Training & Development:
~ Ongoing training and development opportunities to help you grow in your role.
~ Join a collaborative, friendly, and ambitious team that values work-life balance and personal growth.
~28 days annual leave, including bank holidays.