Bid Manager

Apply via LinkedIn or call Mieke Van Tonder on: 0191 620 0123 0191 620 0123 Interested in referring a friend? Click here Location: Newcastle upon Tyne Salary: £40000 - £50000 Sector: Other Type: Permanent Posted: 08/28/2025 Are you an experienced Bid Manager ready to take the next step in your career? We’re looking for a driven leader who can shape, enhance, and lead the entire bid function, from managing a talented team to creating winning proposals that secure exciting new business opportunities. In this role, you’ll take ownership of end-to-end bid activities, collaborating with subject matter experts and stakeholders to deliver compelling submissions across both private and public sector organisations. Your ability to understand buyer requirements and coordinate high-quality proposals will be central to driving business growth and elevating the organisation’s success. Key Responsibilities: - Create tailored, persuasive, and compelling proposals. - Collaborate with subject matter experts to gather input and insights. - Ensure proposals align with client needs, objectives, and expectations. - Oversee the bid process, from opportunity identification to submission and feedback analysis. - Manage bid timelines, ensuring all milestones are met with high-quality outputs. - Maintain a library of best practices, templates, and case studies to streamline future bids. - Manage and develop a bid team. - Work closely with Sales, Marketing, and senior leadership to refine bid strategies and approaches. - Build strong relationships with internal teams and external partners to ensure cohesive and competitive proposals. Some of the requirements: - Proven bid management experience in the professional services industry. - Strong leadership skills with experience managing and developing a team. - Excellent relationship-building skills. - Strong project management abilities, with a track record of meeting tight deadlines and exceptional attention to detail. - Strategic thinking skills with an organised, results-driven approach. - A collaborative and adaptable style, with a passion for driving success and continuous improvement. Desirable: - Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Dynamics 365 (or other CRM systems). - A strong desire to learn and pursue personal development opportunities. - A positive attitude and willingness to support colleagues while contributing to team spirit. - A passion for sharing knowledge and helping to upskill others. Apply now! Apply Now Chat on WhatsApp Chat on MessengerBack to Jobs Show more