Bid Manager

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 leadershipAbout 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 librariesReady 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