Senior Bid Manager

Newmark is experiencing a period of transformation and growth and, with significant investment behind us, plans to grow the EMEA business to more than 500m+ over the next three years. The Client Development team has a pivotal role in delivering growth across the business. Alongside the Marketing Team, we work closely with Group, Sector and National heads to help them create and deliver effective BD & Marketing plans. The team focuses on the key areas of Client Solutioning, Client Targeting, Pitch and Tender Response Management, Client Partnerships and Cross Selling by bringing together teams to target new business, oversee and structure pitch and bid opportunities and manage client teams. This ensures we are investing in our long-term client relationships, securing new opportunities and are effectively managing an expansive Newmark referral network across EMEA, the US and the wider global business.About The RoleBased in London and supporting teams across Newmark’s national offices, this senior, hands-on role leads the end-to-end coordination, creation and delivery of high-quality and compelling responses to pitches, presentations and proposals. You will drive the full bid lifecycle from start to finish, coaching and influencing senior stakeholders, ensuring on-time submission.Own the end-to-end pitch process: opportunity qualification, pitch strategy, approach and win themes, storyboarding, content planning, drafting and editing and finalisation for submissionOversee registered tender portals: monitor pipeline, ensure registrations and credentials are current, circulate opportunities to relevant teams, and coordinate clarifications and Q&A within deadlinesEstablish and run robust bid governance: create bid plans and schedules, lead kick-offs and reviews and secure timely approvals and sign-offs implementing Newmark’s ‘Pitch to Win’ approachCoordinate multi-disciplinary contributors (sector / service line experts, legal, finance, marketing) to develop persuasive, accurate, and brand-aligned proposalsBuild and maintain a high-quality bid content library (case studies, CVs, method statements, standard RFP responses) and drive continuous improvement through lessons learnedCoach and quality-assure contributions from senior colleagues, elevating messaging, points of differentiation, and USPs across all submissionsWork flexibly to meet client deadlines and priority timelines, with occasional travel to national offices as requiredThis is a senior opportunity for an experienced bid leader with a proven track record of managing complex, multi-stakeholder proposals. A commitment to quality, excellence and a can-do approach are essential to success in this role.About YouExceptionally organised with meticulous attention to detail and commitment to continuous process improvementProven stakeholder leader who can influence without authority, manage expectations and bring together multi-disciplinary teamsConfident bid strategist who can produce clear, persuasive content with impeccable spelling and grammarStrong project manager who can develop strict timelines and deliver to deadlinesProactive and solutions-focused in their approach and able to maintain momentum under pressureCollaborative and dependable and able to build trust and work effectively across functions and geographiesExcellent communicator and presenter with the ability to distil complex content into compelling narratives and visualsTechnically fluent with tender portals, CRM and collaboration toolsHigh integrity and acts with discretion when handling sensitive firm or client informationFlexible and adaptable, willing to flex hours around client deadlines and shifting prioritiesAbility to coach and mentor senior stakeholders and provide constructive feedbackInnovative, lateral thinker who challenges the status quo to streamline processes and elevate submissionsSalary and BenefitsSalary: competitive based on market, professional experience and qualificationsPerformance related staff profit share scheme26 days’ holiday per year (full time amount), plus Bank Holidays and days at Christmas and New Year Pension scheme membership (after initial probationary period)Enhanced maternity and paternity pay after passing probation Private Medical InsuranceElectric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice LeasingLife and Accident insuranceGroup income protection schemeCritical Illness Cover (self-funded)Dental Insurance (self-funded)Wellbeing Allowance Access to Peppy for you and your partner 1 paid volunteering day per year to help give back to our local communitiesInterest Free Season Ticket LoanInterest Free Rental Deposit Loan Employee assistance programmeAlongside our competitive compensation and benefits package we offer all our staff the ongoing opportunities to learn and develop, through in-house CPD sessions, further education support as well as internal and external training programmes. Newmark encourages pro-bono work and volunteering as well as regular social and sporting activities to engage with all your colleagues. Full timePosting Date: