Bid Manager
£50,000 - £60,000
Bedfordshire (hybrid)
About the Company
A global people-data and background screening technology company committed to delivering accuracy, transparency and trust in hiring decisions. This organisation partners with thousands of businesses worldwide, providing technology and expertise that enable employers to make confident, informed recruitment choices. With a strong focus on innovation, compliance and service quality, the business combines advanced technology with deep industry knowledge to help organisations manage risk and build stronger workforces.
Purpose of the Role
The Bid Manager will play a pivotal role in driving business growth by managing and delivering high-quality tender responses across RFI, RFP and ITT opportunities. This role focuses on translating business capabilities into compelling, persuasive proposals that clearly communicate the organisation’s strengths and expertise. Working cross-functionally with teams across the business, the Bid Manager will coordinate information, manage timelines and ensure each submission meets the highest standards of quality, compliance and professionalism.
Key Responsibilities
Bid & Proposal Management
• Lead end-to-end management of RFI, RFP and ITT responses, ensuring submissions are accurate, compelling and delivered on time.
• Work closely with Business Development teams to understand client requirements and shape winning proposal strategies.
• Translate complex technical, operational and commercial information into clear, persuasive proposals.
• Ensure every bid effectively communicates the organisation’s value proposition, expertise and competitive differentiators.
Stakeholder Coordination
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including sales, product, compliance, legal, finance and operations to gather content and insights.
• Coordinate contributions from multiple departments to create cohesive, high-quality submissions.
• Present proposals and recommendations to senior stakeholders to gain alignment on strategy and messaging.
Pipeline & Opportunity Management
• Identify, manage and prioritise multiple bid opportunities simultaneously.
• Maintain an organised and structured pipeline of opportunities, ensuring deadlines and deliverables are consistently met.
• Track historic opportunities and analyse lost bids to improve future success and potentially re-engage with previous tenders.
Continuous Improvement & Innovation
• Champion the use of technology and AI tools to improve efficiency and effectiveness across the bid process.
• Analyse win/loss outcomes to identify themes, insights and opportunities for improving future submissions.
• Monitor competitor positioning and market trends to strengthen proposal strategies.
Content Development & Knowledge Management
• Develop and maintain a central knowledge base of high-quality bid responses and supporting content.
• Ensure proposal materials remain accurate, up to date and aligned with brand messaging and organisational values.
• Support the continuous improvement of templates, processes and governance frameworks across the bid function.
Qualifications & Experience
£50,000 - £60,000
Bedfordshire (hybrid)
About the Company
A global people-data and background screening technology company committed to delivering accuracy, transparency and trust in hiring decisions. This organisation partners with thousands of businesses worldwide, providing technology and expertise that enable employers to make confident, informed recruitment choices. With a strong focus on innovation, compliance and service quality, the business combines advanced technology with deep industry knowledge to help organisations manage risk and build stronger workforces.
Purpose of the Role
The Bid Manager will play a pivotal role in driving business growth by managing and delivering high-quality tender responses across RFI, RFP and ITT opportunities. This role focuses on translating business capabilities into compelling, persuasive proposals that clearly communicate the organisation’s strengths and expertise. Working cross-functionally with teams across the business, the Bid Manager will coordinate information, manage timelines and ensure each submission meets the highest standards of quality, compliance and professionalism.
Key Responsibilities
Bid & Proposal Management
• Lead end-to-end management of RFI, RFP and ITT responses, ensuring submissions are accurate, compelling and delivered on time.
• Work closely with Business Development teams to understand client requirements and shape winning proposal strategies.
• Translate complex technical, operational and commercial information into clear, persuasive proposals.
• Ensure every bid effectively communicates the organisation’s value proposition, expertise and competitive differentiators.
Stakeholder Coordination
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including sales, product, compliance, legal, finance and operations to gather content and insights.
• Coordinate contributions from multiple departments to create cohesive, high-quality submissions.
• Present proposals and recommendations to senior stakeholders to gain alignment on strategy and messaging.
Pipeline & Opportunity Management
• Identify, manage and prioritise multiple bid opportunities simultaneously.
• Maintain an organised and structured pipeline of opportunities, ensuring deadlines and deliverables are consistently met.
• Track historic opportunities and analyse lost bids to improve future success and potentially re-engage with previous tenders.
Continuous Improvement & Innovation
• Champion the use of technology and AI tools to improve efficiency and effectiveness across the bid process.
• Analyse win/loss outcomes to identify themes, insights and opportunities for improving future submissions.
• Monitor competitor positioning and market trends to strengthen proposal strategies.
Content Development & Knowledge Management
• Develop and maintain a central knowledge base of high-quality bid responses and supporting content.
• Ensure proposal materials remain accurate, up to date and aligned with brand messaging and organisational values.
• Support the continuous improvement of templates, processes and governance frameworks across the bid function.
Qualifications & Experience
- Extensive bid management experience with a proven track record managing end-to-end RFI/RFP/ITT processes for high-value opportunities.
• Exceptional written communication skills with the ability to craft compelling, client-focused proposals.
• Advanced project management skills, coordinating cross-functional teams across multiple concurrent bids.
• Experience using bid management platforms, CRM systems or AI-driven proposal tools.
- Highly organised with strong attention to detail and deadline management.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to translate complex information into compelling narratives.
• Collaborative communicator who can influence stakeholders across the organisation.
• Proactive, innovative and continuously looking to improve bid processes and outcomes.
