Bid Manager – Public Sector | Leading UK Professional Services Firm
£55,000-£65,000
(Bristol / London / Birmingham / Leeds)
About the firm
We’re a top-tier UK law and professional services firm recognised for our work across health, local and central government, housing, and regulated industries. Our clients span the full breadth of the public sector – from NHS trusts and councils to major infrastructure bodies – as well as the private organisations that partner with them. We combine sharp legal and commercial insight with practical understanding of how the public sector operates, helping clients deliver better public outcomes.
Why we’re hiring
Following a major framework win and sustained demand across our public sector practices, our Business Development & Bids team has doubled in size in the last two years. As we continue to expand, we’re looking for an experienced Bid Manager to help us shape, lead and deliver winning submissions across a range of national frameworks, tenders, and strategic opportunities.
The opportunity
This is a pivotal role within a dynamic, high-performing team that sits at the heart of our growth strategy. You’ll manage the full lifecycle of complex, multi-stakeholder bids – from initial qualification through to submission and debrief – working closely with Partners, Business Development Managers and subject-matter experts. You’ll bring rigour, creativity and a consultative approach to every proposal.
What you’ll be doing
£55,000-£65,000
(Bristol / London / Birmingham / Leeds)
About the firm
We’re a top-tier UK law and professional services firm recognised for our work across health, local and central government, housing, and regulated industries. Our clients span the full breadth of the public sector – from NHS trusts and councils to major infrastructure bodies – as well as the private organisations that partner with them. We combine sharp legal and commercial insight with practical understanding of how the public sector operates, helping clients deliver better public outcomes.
Why we’re hiring
Following a major framework win and sustained demand across our public sector practices, our Business Development & Bids team has doubled in size in the last two years. As we continue to expand, we’re looking for an experienced Bid Manager to help us shape, lead and deliver winning submissions across a range of national frameworks, tenders, and strategic opportunities.
The opportunity
This is a pivotal role within a dynamic, high-performing team that sits at the heart of our growth strategy. You’ll manage the full lifecycle of complex, multi-stakeholder bids – from initial qualification through to submission and debrief – working closely with Partners, Business Development Managers and subject-matter experts. You’ll bring rigour, creativity and a consultative approach to every proposal.
What you’ll be doing
- Lead the end-to-end management of bids for public sector clients, including frameworks, tenders and panel appointments.
- Partner with senior stakeholders to shape win strategies and compelling value propositions.
- Coordinate input from technical and legal teams, ensuring submissions meet both compliance and quality standards.
- Manage timelines, governance and review processes with calm precision.
- Analyse feedback and continuously refine our approach to public-sector procurement.
- Mentor and support junior team members as the function continues to grow.
- Experienced in bid management within professional services, consulting, or public-sector supply.
- A confident project manager who thrives in a deadline-driven environment.
- Strong writer and storyteller – able to translate complex material into clear, persuasive narratives.
- Familiar with UK public-sector procurement frameworks (local and central gov).
- Collaborative, commercially astute and committed to maintaining high standards under pressure.
- A supportive, fast-growing team with clear investment in resources and people.
- The opportunity to help shape how the firm competes and grows within the public sector.
- Competitive salary and benefits, with hybrid working and flexible locations across our four UK offices.
