Job Description
Proposals, Bids & Tenders Manager (Commercial Training sector)£35,000 | Agile Working | Northwest-Based (Predominantly Remote)Permanent | Full Time | MondayFridayMainly remote with monthly leadership meetings at our Manchester HQAre you an experienced bid professional with a proven track record of winning commercial tenders and developing high-performing teams?Do you thrive in a strategic, commercially focused environment where your expertise directly influences business growth, client partnerships, and long-term success?This is an outstanding opportunity to join a highly respected organisation at an exciting stage of expansion, helping shape and grow a successful bids and proposals function across a diverse and evolving client portfolio.Why Join?Our prestigious client delivers industry-leading professional development, training programmes, conferences, and events across a broad range of sectors, while also supporting ambitious international growth in partnership with a leading University.Youll be joining an organisation that genuinely invests in its people, offering flexibility, autonomy, and excellent professional development opportunities within a collaborative and forward-thinking culture.Benefits Include:Agile and predominantly remote working24 days holiday plus bank holidaysChristmas closureBirthday day offHealthcare Cash PlanSubsidised University gym membership and diningExcellent CPD and professional development opportunitiesPension schemeSupportive and values-led working cultureThe RoleAs Proposals, Bids & Tenders Manager, you will lead the development and delivery of compelling, commercially successful tender submissions while driving strategic growth opportunities across the organisation.You will take ownership of key bid portfolios, build and maintain a healthy pipeline of opportunities, and mentor Bid Coordinators to ensure best-practice bid management across the team.This is a highly strategic role requiring strong commercial awareness, exceptional stakeholder engagement skills, and the ability to create persuasive, compliant, and high-quality bid responses that win business.Key ResponsibilitiesIdentify, evaluate, and manage high-value bid and tender opportunitiesLead the end-to-end bid process, ensuring quality, compliance, and timely submissionManage, coach, and develop Bid Coordinators and support team performanceBuild and strengthen long-term client and stakeholder relationshipsDevelop strategic re-bid and account growth plansCreate tailored, high-impact proposal content aligned to client objectivesWork collaboratively with finance, legal, operational, and subject matter expertsAnalyse market trends, pricing models, and commercial data to maximise bid successMaintain accurate forecasting, reporting, and pipeline managementIdentify opportunities to expand partnerships, sponsorships, and commercial growthAbout YouWe are looking for an accomplished bids and tenders professional who can combine commercial insight with outstanding relationship management and leadership capability.You will ideally have:A strong track record of winning commercial bids and tendersExperience managing or mentoring bid coordination and/or sales teamsExcellent proposal writing and strategic bid management skillsStrong financial and commercial acumen, including forecasting and pricing analysisThe ability to manage multiple deadlines and deliver results under pressureOutstanding communication and stakeholder engagement skillsA proactive, solutions-focused and growth-oriented mindsetThis role would suit someone looking to step into a broader strategic position where they can genuinely influence growth, client success, and future business direction.To apply for the role of Proposals, Bids & Tenders Manager, please send your CV to:Tina Lacey Recruitment is a specialist recruitment agency dedicated to the skills, training, and employability sectors nationwide. We provide free pre-interview advice and guidance throughout the process to help candidates perform at their very best.TPBN1_UKTJ