Role Purpose: The Bid Manager is responsible for managing and delivering high-quality bids, framework submissions, mini-competitions and supplier questionnaires that support the organisation’s growth strategy. The role ensures compliant, compelling, and commercially sound submissions, while also building and maintaining a robust bid content library to improve efficiency and win rates. Key Responsibilities: Bid and Tender Management Manage end-to-end delivery of bids, frameworks, mini-competitions, and supplier questionnaires (SQs / PQQs / Frameworks/ DPS applications). Lead bid kick-off meetings, establish timelines, and coordinate internal contributors to meet deadlines. Own the bid plan, compliance matrix, and submission schedule for each opportunity. Ensure all submissions are fully compliant with buyer requirements, evaluation criteria and governance processes. Content Development and Quality Write, edit, and review high-quality bid responses that are clear, persuasive and customer focused. Tailor core content to specific buyers, sectors, and evaluation criteria. Ensure consistency of tone, messaging, and value proposition across all submissions. Apply best practice bid methodologies (e.g., answer planning, win themes, scoring optimisation). Frameworks and Mini-Competitions Manage framework applications and ongoing participation requirements. Lead responses to call-offs and mini-competitions, ensuring rapid turnaround without compromising quality. Track framework pipelines, renewal dates and upcoming opportunities. Supplier Questionnaires Complete and coordinate responses to supplier questionnaires, due diligence requests and compliance documentation. Maintain up-to-date standard responses for recurring SQ questions. Content Library and Knowledge Management Create, maintain, and continuously improve the bid content library, including case studies, policies, CVs, and standard answers. Ensure content is version-controlled, up to date and easily accessible. Identify gaps in content and work with subject matter experts to close them. Stakeholder Management Work closely with internal stakeholders (sales, product, finance, HR, legal, compliance etc.) to gather inputs and approvals. Challenge contributors constructively to improve clarity, evidence and scoring potential. Act as a trusted bid advisor to the wider business. Reporting and Continuous Improvement Report bid progress, risks, and outcomes to the Head of Bid Management. Track bid metrics (e.g., win rates, scores, feedback themes). Analyse client feedback and embed lessons learned into future submissions and content. Support the ongoing development of bid processes, tools, and templates. Skills and Experience Essential Proven experience in bid management, tender writing, or proposal management. Experience in public sector procurement and frameworks Experience delivering bids, frameworks, mini-competitions, and supplier questionnaires. Understanding of evaluation methodologies and scoring criteria Strong writing, editing and proofreading skills with excellent attention to detail. Ability to manage multiple bids concurrently under tight deadlines. Strong organisational and stakeholder management skills. Confidence working with senior internal stakeholders and subject matter experts. Desirable Familiarity with bid management tools or content libraries. APMP or equivalent bid qualification. Personal Attributes Highly organised and deadline driven. Commercially aware and customer focused. Resilient under pressure with a calm, solution-oriented mindset. Proactive, curious, and committed to continuous improvement. Collaborative, but confident challenging content to raise quality.