Job Description
Bid Manager
Ruddington (Fully onsite, no hybrid)
£45,000 - £50,000 DOE + Bonus
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Bid Manager to lead and develop a growing bid function within a fast-paced and creative environment. This role is ideal for a commercially minded professional who thrives on leading successful tender submissions, driving continuous improvement and developing high-performing teams.
You will play a key role in shaping bid strategy, improving processes and increasing overall win rates while working closely with senior stakeholders across the business.
Description of the role:
* Lead, mentor and develop the bid team to create a collaborative and high-performing culture
* Set clear objectives, KPIs and quality standards aligned with company growth plans
* Support ongoing development and coaching within the team
* Encourage innovation and continuous improvement across bid activity
* Lead bid/no-bid decision-making processes based on strategic fit and commercial opportunity
* Develop compelling win strategies focused on quality, value and client outcomes
* Manage the full bid lifecycle from opportunity identification through to submission and feedback
* Coordinate multiple tenders simultaneously while ensuring deadlines and quality standards are met
* Ensure all submissions are engaging, tailored and fully compliant with client requirements
* Develop and maintain bid libraries, case studies and supporting content
* Implement structured review processes to improve consistency and submission quality
* Collaborate with internal teams including commercial, marketing, design and operational departments
* Act as the central coordination point for all bid activity and communication
* Oversee CRM systems, bid tools and document management processes
* Monitor performance metrics including win rates and pipeline conversion
* Analyse bid feedback to identify areas for improvement and report findings to senior leadership
About you:
* Proven experience within bid management or tender management
* Strong leadership and team management capabilities
* Excellent writing, editing and communication skills
* Experience managing multiple bids and tight deadlines
* Understanding of public sector procurement and framework processes
* Experience using CRM systems and bid management tools
* Knowledge of framework submissions and social value responses
* Experience improving bid processes and content libraries
Ready to lead winning bids, shape business growth and make a real impact? Join a forward-thinking team where your ideas, leadership and expertise will be genuinely valued!