Bid Manager

Bid Manager Ruddington (Fully onsite no hybrid) £45,000 - £50,000 DOE + Bonus An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Bid Manager to lead and develop a growing bid function within a fast-paced and creative environment. This role is ideal for a commercially minded professional who thrives on leading successful tender submissions, driving continuous improvement and developing high-performing teams. You will play a key role in shaping bid strategy, improving processes and increasing overall win rates while working closely with senior stakeholders across the business. Description of the role: Lead, mentor and develop the bid team to create a collaborative and high-performing culture Set clear objectives, KPIs and quality standards aligned with company growth plans Support ongoing development and coaching within the team Encourage innovation and continuous improvement across bid activity Lead bid/no-bid decision-making processes based on strategic fit and commercial opportunity Develop compelling win strategies focused on quality, value and client outcomes Manage the full bid lifecycle from opportunity identification through to submission and feedback Coordinate multiple tenders simultaneously while ensuring deadlines and quality standards are met Ensure all submissions are engaging, tailored and fully compliant with client requirements Develop and maintain bid libraries, case studies and supporting content Implement structured review processes to improve consistency and submission quality Collaborate with internal teams including commercial, marketing, design and operational departments Act as the central coordination point for all bid activity and communication Oversee CRM systems, bid tools and document management processes Monitor performance metrics including win rates and pipeline conversion Analyse bid feedback to identify areas for improvement and report findings to senior leadershipAbout you: Proven experience within bid management or tender management Strong leadership and team management capabilities Excellent writing, editing and communication skills Experience managing multiple bids and tight deadlines Understanding of public sector procurement and framework processes Experience using CRM systems and bid management tools Knowledge of framework submissions and social value responses Experience improving bid processes and content librariesReady to lead winning bids, shape business growth and make a real impact? Join a forward-thinking team where your ideas, leadership and expertise will be genuinely valued