Bid Manager

Job title: Bid Manager
Location: London
Position Type: Permanent, Fulltime
At PeopleScout and TMP Worldwide, we outthink the competition. From award-winning employer brand campaigns to innovative recruitment marketing strategies, we help some of the world's best-known organisations attract the talent they need to grow.
We're now looking for a Bid Manager to join our Business Development & Bid Management team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys managing multiple projects, and has a passion for delivering high-quality, strategic bid responses.
Working across UK, EMEA and global opportunities, you'll play a key role in managing bids and tenders across a wide range of solutions including Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO), Employer Branding, Assessment, Market Insight and Talent Advisory services.
You'll be part of a collaborative, innovative team working with globally recognised brands on exciting, high-profile projects. We're passionate about delivering exceptional work, supporting each other's development, and creating an environment where people can thrive.
What you'll do
As Bid Manager, you'll work closely with the Bid Director, wider bid team and subject matter experts across the business to coordinate and manage the end-to-end bid process — from opportunity assessment through to final submission.
You'll be responsible for ensuring bids are delivered on time, to a high standard, and aligned to client evaluation criteria, while helping shape compelling, commercially focused responses.
Key responsibilities will include:
* Managing the full bid lifecycle for RFIs, PQQs, RFPs and ITTs
* Reviewing tender opportunities and supporting Go/No Go decisions
* Organising and leading bid kick-off meetings
* Coordinating internal stakeholders and SMEs to ensure deadlines are met
* Creating and managing detailed bid trackers and timelines
* Drafting, reviewing and editing bid content and responses
* Evaluating responses against scoring criteria to maximise quality outcomes
* Managing submissions through online tender portals
* Supporting strategic pitch management and presentation coordination
* Maintaining bid content libraries and FAQs
* Managing inbound tender queries and opportunities
* Conducting debriefs and gathering feedback to continuously improve bid quality and process
Who you are
You'll be an organised, proactive and detail-focused professional who enjoys working at pace and managing multiple priorities at once. You'll have strong written communication skills, excellent project management ability, and confidence working with stakeholders across different parts of the business.
We're looking for someone with:
* Previous experience in a Bid Manager or similar bid-focused role
* Strong writing, editing and proof-reading skills
* Excellent project management and organisational ability
* Experience managing multiple projects and tight deadlines simultaneously
* Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
* High attention to detail
* The ability to work independently and take ownership of deliverables
* A collaborative mindset and desire to continuously improve processes and outcomes
* Experience using tender portals and managing bid submissions
* Previous experience within recruitment, resourcing, talent advisory or related sectors would be beneficial
What's in it for me?
As a PeopleScout employee, you're set to gain so much from being part of our team, including:
* Time off to rest, recover or conquer items on the bucket list through our 27 days holiday (+ 8 bank holidays) and our holiday purchase benefit
* Great company paid benefits including private medical insurance*, health cash plan, life assurance, company pension and access to an Employee Assistance Programme
* Look after your health and get cash back on your everyday healthcare costs with our flexible dental and cash plan benefits or grab some great discounts at your local gym
* A strong care for the community and planet with opportunities to give back and care for our environment with eco-friendly benefits like our cycle to work scheme
* Development plans with customised learning solutions, including tuition reimbursement and degree sponsorship
* A group of diverse, passionate people to socialise and build your career with
*available to people managers & senior professional roles
We are an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from persons regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.
If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you. Click the apply button to start your application today