Bid Manager – Digital Solutions (Experience & Transformation)
Location: Kensington (Hybrid – 3 days on‑site)
Salary: £50,000–£65,000 (DOE & APMP qualification)
Bonus: £7,000–£15,000 based on profit target
Experience: 3‑5 years
About the Role
We are looking for a proactive, organised and commercially minded Bid Manager to join our Digital Solutions team within the wider Experience & Transformation function. You will lead and manage high‑quality bids across digital transformation, cloud services and secure platform delivery, supporting the sales team in winning complex enterprise opportunities. This role suits someone who can confidently manage their own workload, collaborate with senior stakeholders, and drive the end‑to‑end bid process while producing compelling proposals that stand out.
About Us
We are a global organisation of around 1,500 people delivering impactful work across five business units. Our work spans digital transformation, data‑driven consulting, technology solutions and operational systems.
Our teams are formed of analysts, architects, designers, engineers and business development specialists who bring creativity, insight and commercial thinking to every project.
About the Digital Solutions Team
* New digital capability and platform delivery
* Secure cloud environments for large‑scale organisations
* 24/7 operational support for enterprise systems
* Legacy technology transformation and optimisation
What You’ll Be Doing
Bid Leadership & Management
* Lead bid/no‑bid discussions and perform background research
* Build clear project plans and co‑ordinate timelines and governance
* Run kick‑off sessions, value proposition workshops and storyboarding
* Manage stakeholder engagement across technical, commercial and design teams
* Oversee production of final proposal and presentation materials
Proposal Development
* Shape bid structure and develop compelling written content
* Ensure win themes, value messaging and client‑first principles are embedded
* Provide writing, proofing and quality control support
* Assist with presentation planning and pitch preparation
Process & Stakeholder Management
* Act as the central point of contact for each bid
* Maintain win/loss statistics and contribute to performance analysis
* Update and improve the bid library with reusable content
* Coach colleagues on bidding best practice
Who You Are
* 3‑5 years’ experience in professional bids or proposal management
* Motivated by winning and delivering excellent work
* Strong writer with excellent attention to detail
* Experienced managing the full bid lifecycle
* Confident engaging with senior stakeholders
* Strong project management skills
* APMP qualification preferred
This role is not client‑facing but does require close collaboration with sales, product and technical teams.
What We Offer
Progression & Development
* Clear merit‑based progression
* Annual reviews with structured development plans
* Internal and external training opportunities
* 5% innovation time for learning and experimentation
Flexibility
* Hybrid working (3 days on‑site)
* Collaborative, supportive and high‑performance culture
Benefits
* Competitive salary and bonus
* Up to 5% matched pension contributions
* Life and Personal Accident Insurance
* Private Health Insurance (after year 2)
* Health & Wellbeing Plan
* 25 days annual leave
* Working‑abroad policy
* Enhanced maternity/paternity policies
* On‑site gym access
We Are Aspire Ltd are a Disability Confident Commited employer
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