Senior Bid Specialist

Senior Bid Specialist

Location:

Birmingham, hybrid Salary: competitive Job Type: Full-time, Permanent We're looking for an experienced and driven Senior Bid & Proposals Executive to play a key role in securing new business through high-quality, strategic bid submissions. This is a fast-paced, high-impact position where you'll lead on major opportunities from early-stage strategy through to final submission.

Key Responsibilities Win Strategy & Positioning Lead the development of clear, compelling win themes and bid strategies for a range of opportunities, from targeted bids to large-scale frameworks Analyse client requirements, market trends, and competitor positioning to shape a strong and differentiated approach Collaborate with business development and senior stakeholders to ensure every submission aligns with broader commercial objectives Identify key client drivers and translate them into tailored, persuasive messaging throughout each proposal End-to-End Bid Management Manage multiple bids simultaneously , taking full ownership from pre-bid planning through to final submission Proactively support opportunity qualification, assessing factors such as strategic fit, timelines, and resource requirements Lead bid kick-off meetings, clearly defining roles, responsibilities, and timelines Ensure all submissions are completed to a high standard, on time, and in line with client requirements Maintain control of the bid process, coordinating inputs from across the business to keep everything on track Content Creation & Delivery Draft, edit, and refine high-quality ITT (Invitation to Tender) responses , ensuring clarity, consistency, and impact Develop compelling executive summaries that clearly articulate value propositions and client outcomes Tailor content to each opportunity, moving beyond boilerplate responses to create client-focused, winning submissions Work closely with subject matter experts to translate technical information into clear, engaging content Continuously improve and maintain bid content libraries and best practice materials Review & Stakeholder Coordination Coordinate internal review processes , ensuring all content is accurate, aligned, and of the highest quality Facilitate review meetings and incorporate feedback from senior stakeholders efficiently and effectively Support the preparation of client presentations and interviews , helping to shape messaging and delivery Ensure consistency of tone, messaging, and branding across all bid materials What We're Looking For Proven experience in a bids, proposals, or tendering role within a professional or corporate environment Strong writing and editing skills, with the ability to create clear, persuasive content under tight deadlines Excellent project management and organisational skills , with the ability to manage multiple priorities A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with strong attention to detail Confidence working with senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates