We are TXP. We help businesses and organisations move forward, at pace and at scale. We believe in the transformative power of combining technology and people. By providing consulting expertise, development services and resourcing, we work closely with organisations to solve their most complex business problems.
Our work transforms organisations – and we take that responsibility seriously. We focus on success, pursue excellence and take ownership of everything we do.
But achieving that level of performance requires an inclusive and supportive working environment. We believe in the power of technology and people, and we help everyone here to succeed. At TXP, you can multiply your potential.
We are seeking a skilled and experienced Bid Manager to join our pre-sales team. Specialising in staff recruitment, the successful candidate will play a crucial role in creating compelling and persuasive bid responses that effectively communicate our company's value proposition to prospective clients. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in bid management, having operated in UK public and private sectors.
Key Responsibilities
* Write clear, concise, and persuasive content for bid responses, ensuring alignment with client objectives and bid evaluation criteria, particularly public sector clients. Write compelling responses that directly answer the question.
* Work closely with subject matter experts to gather technical information and incorporate it into bid responses, with a particular focus on staffing procedures such as IR35 and GDPR.
* Review and edit bid responses to ensure clarity, consistency, and compliance with instructions and formatting requirements.
* Conduct thorough research on prospective clients, their requirements, and the competitive landscape to tailor bid responses accordingly, emphasising staff recruitment strategies.
* Support the management of multiple bids simultaneously, adhering to deadlines and ensuring the quality and accuracy of bid submissions.
* Support the maintenance of the library of reusable content and templates for future bid responses, using tooling such as Copilot to gather information for responses.
* Stay up-to-date on industry trends, best practices, and regulatory requirements relevant to bid writing, especially those impacting staff recruitment and contingent labour.
* Provide support for other pre-sales activities as needed, such as drafting proposals and statements of work for IT services engagements.
Skills and experience:
* Proven experience in managing bids, particularly within the UK public sector, with a focus on staff recruitment and contingent labour.
* Strong writing and editing skills, with the ability to craft compelling narratives and persuasive arguments.
* Excellent research and analytical skills, with the ability to quickly grasp complex technical concepts and translate them into clear, concise language.
* Exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines.
* Familiarity with bid management software and tools (e.g., Tussell, Stotles) is preferred
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
* Experience in IT services or related industries is an advantage.
Benefits:
* 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
* An additional day of paid leave for your birthday (or Christmas eve)
* 4% Matched employer contributed pension (salary sacrifice)
* Life assurance (3x)
* Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
* Private medical insurance through our partner Aviva.
* Cycle to work scheme
* Corporate eye-care vouchers
* Access to an independent financial advisor
* 2 x social value days per year to give back to local communities.
Grow with us:
Work on exciting new projects
If you want to avoid getting stuck with the mundane, you’re in the right place. We work in many sectors with fantastic clients, so you’ll always be working on something exciting and challenging.
Career growth – we’ve got you!
We recognise that you might have a career path planned out and you might need some support to help you move forward. We’re here to support you and make the most out of your time with us, through challenging work, opportunities to grow and learning and development opportunities.
Be part of the TXP growth journey
We are a high growth, fast paced environment. We currently have 200+ employees and work with clients across the UK. Joining TXP means you’ll be part of that.