Position: Full-time
Job Title: Bid manager
Location: Hybrid or remote working - Sheffield
Working hours: 40 hours per week 08.30-5.30
Position Summary
We are looking for a Bid Manager to join our growing commercial team, playing a pivotal role in winning new contracts and supporting the continued expansion of our business. This role calls for a strategic thinker with strong communication skills and ideally some familiarity with the creative or marketing sectors.
In a fast-moving, collaborative environment, you will take ownership of crafting persuasive bids and proposals, managing deadlines, and ensuring all submissions are of the highest standard. Working closely with teams across the business, you will shape responses that address client needs while aligning with the company's objectives.
Key Responsibilities for the Bid Manager
End-to-End Bid Management: Lead the full bid lifecycle from qualification through to submission and post-bid feedback.
Strategy Development: Build and deliver effective bid strategies that reflect the company's offering, address client requirements, and respond to market dynamics.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work alongside different departments to gather information and ensure bids reflect a joined-up company approach.
Content Creation: Write, refine, and proofread clear, engaging content for proposals, tailoring messages to specific clients, sectors, and opportunities.
Timeline & Resource Coordination: Oversee bid schedules, ensuring proposals are delivered on time and to a high standard.
Market Insight: Keep up to date with the company's service developments and market trends to inform your approach to bids.
Process Improvement: Contribute to maintaining and enhancing a content library and bid processes to support continuous improvement.
Reporting: Track and report on bid activity, outcomes, and resource allocation.Skills & Experience Required for the Bid Manager
Demonstrated experience managing bids, ideally within creative, marketing, or other fast-paced commercial environments.
Good knowledge of procurement processes across public and private sectors.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce clear and compelling documents.
Strong attention to detail and the ability to handle multiple deadlines simultaneously.
Confident working with and motivating cross-functional teams.
Familiarity with marketing tools, digital strategies, or the application of AI within bid processes is beneficial.
Solid project management and organisational skills.
Essential Attributes for the Bid Manager
Exceptional writing and editing capability.
Ability to communicate effectively and influence stakeholders at all levels.
A proactive, deadline-driven mindset focused on delivering quality work.
Innovative and solution-focused approach to challenges.
Ability to manage competing priorities and multiple projects.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience with document management or bid software.
Strong commercial understanding. Desirable Attributes
Degree or professional qualification.
Experience using Adobe Creative Cloud applications.
APMP certification.
An understanding of marketing and creative industry landscapes. This role offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced bid professional who is looking to contribute to a dynamic, growing business and develop their career in bid and proposal management