Bid Team Lead

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  • £90,000.00 to £100,000.00
  • Greater London
  • Permanent
Job Title: Bid Team Lead
Location: [London / 2 days in office)
Salary: £90,000-£100,000
  
About Us

We are a leading provider of [insert sector-specific description, e.g., “professional services and solutions that support clients across the public and private sectors”] with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality, client-focused outcomes. Our success is built on innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence in everything we do.
  
The Role

We are seeking a proactive and driven Bid Team Lead to oversee our team of bid writers, streamline processes, and raise the overall standard of our submissions. This is a pivotal role where you will balance operational efficiency with people leadership, ensuring our proposals are compelling, competitive, and aligned with our organisational goals.
  
Key Responsibilities
  
  • Leadership & Line Management: Manage and support a team of bid writers, creating a collaborative and accountable culture.
  • Coaching & Development: Mentor and coach team members to enhance writing quality, confidence, and professional growth.
  • Operational Efficiency: Review, refine, and embed best-practice bid processes and tools to drive efficiency and consistency.
  • Quality Assurance: Ensure the delivery of persuasive, high-quality proposals that reflect our strengths and meet client needs.
  • Collaboration: Work closely with subject matter experts and stakeholders across the business to coordinate contributions and drive winning strategies.
  • Continuous Improvement: Capture lessons learned, monitor performance metrics, and embed improvements in ways of working.
  
About You

You’ll thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, bringing both operational focus and strong leadership skills. You will have:
  • Experience leading or managing a bid or proposals team.
  • A track record of improving bid processes and embedding efficiencies.
  • Excellent coaching and mentoring skills to inspire and develop others.
  • Strong organisational skills with great attention to detail.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities.
  • A collaborative, resilient, and solutions-focused mindset.
  
Why Join Us?
  
  • A chance to shape and lead a high-performing bid function within a growing organisation.
  • A culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
  • Competitive salary and benefits.
  • Flexible and supportive working environment.
  
How to Apply

If you’re ready to drive operational excellence while leading and developing a talented team, we’d love to hear from you. Please send your CV and a short covering letter to david@3searchgroup.com