Bid Manager, Business

Lead high-value bids from strategy through submission and play a key role in securing complex project opportunities.

Our Client has a requirement for a Bid Manager, who will be required to work on a contract basis in Leatherhead.

Role Purpose:

• Manage bid governance and proposal development activities across complex opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with customer requirements and internal governance processes.
• Foster collaboration across business functions to maximise bid success.
• Support the development of bid processes, knowledge management and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate stakeholders throughout the bid lifecycle to deliver compelling and compliant submissions.

Job Role Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the full bid lifecycle from opportunity qualification through to submission and post-submission activities.
• Develop and implement winning bid strategies aligned with customer requirements and business objectives.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary bid teams, ensuring deliverables are completed on time and to a high standard.
• Manage proposal development across technical, commercial, management and pricing submissions.
• Review and improve bid content to maximise compliance, quality and competitiveness.
• Facilitate bid workshops, reviews and governance activities throughout the pursuit process.
• Engage with internal stakeholders, partners and suppliers to coordinate contributions and ensure seamless proposal integration.
• Monitor bid risks and opportunities, developing mitigation plans to support successful outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with customer requirements, public procurement regulations and internal governance processes.
• Analyse bid performance and contribute to continuous improvement of processes, tools and best practices.

Experience / Skills / Knowledge / Qualifications:

• Relevant experience in Bid Management within Defence, Nuclear, Government, Infrastructure or similarly regulated sectors.
• Demonstrable experience managing complex competitive bids from qualification through submission.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams across technical, operational, commercial and business functions.
• Strong understanding of public sector procurement and tendering processes.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong presentation, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure while maintaining quality and compliance.
• Strong understanding of Bid Management, Capture Management and Business Development best practices.
• Knowledge of UK Public Sector Procurement regulations and frameworks.
• Experience applying Shipley, APMP or equivalent bid management methodologies.
• Strong proposal development, content management and review skills.
• Effective risk management, planning and organisational capabilities.
• Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills.
• BPSS security clearance, or ability to obtain clearance.

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