Bid Manager, Business

Shape Winning Proposals. Drive Growth. Make an Impact.

* Office location Leeds

* Hybrid Working (2-3 office days per week)

* Salary in range £50–60k

* Bonus to 10% of salary

* Pension

* 27 days holiday

* Other benefits including Medicash, Perkbox and Open Up

Overview

* We are retained to recruit for this exciting opportunity to join a market-leading, technology-driven business with an impressive record of past and continuing growth through their outstanding ability to provide innovative solutions.

* As Bid Manager, you'll play a pivotal role in securing new business by leading the end-to-end bid process. From identifying opportunities to submitting compelling, high-quality proposals, you'll bring together stakeholders from across the business to deliver winning submissions that make a real commercial difference.

* The business has a very positive reputation for its engaging and motivational culture that supports it’s people to develop, grow and fulfil their potential.

What You'll Be Doing

* Managing full bid life cycles from opportunity through to submission.

* Coordinating and producing high-quality PQQs, ITTs and tender responses.

* Leading bid planning meetings and manage contributions from technical and commercial teams.

* Maintaining and develop the bid library, ensuring content remains accurate, relevant and effective.

* Monitoring bid performance, identify opportunities for improvement and provide meaningful reporting.

What Success Looks Like

* Consistently delivering high-quality bids on time.

* Improving win rates through compelling, customer-focused submissions.

* Developing the quality of bid processes by making them more efficient, collaborative and well-managed.

* Gaining a reputation with colleagues for bringing structure, pace and expertise to every opportunity.

* Directly contributing to winning new business and supporting the business’s growth ambitions.

About You

* An organised, commercially minded Bid Manager with experience of managing complex tenders from start to finish.

* Exceptional written communication skills

* Strong attention to detail

* Ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders and deadlines with confidence.

* Experience of PQQs, ITTs and formal procurement processes

* APMP membership (or a desire to achieve it) would also be advantageous.

If you're looking for a role where your expertise will directly influence business growth in a business with a great culture providing multiple career progression opportunities, we'd love to hear from you.

Key Points On Your Application

Please make sure that along with your CV you provide a note of

* Your current salary and any bonus earnings

* Your notice period