Bid Manager

Bid Manager - Social Housing RefurbishmentGreater Manchester (Hybrid Working)£65k + Bonus + Excellent BenefitsAre you an experienced Bid Manager looking to take ownership of high-value bids within a leading FM, property services and infrastructure business?Our client is seeking a talented Bid Manager to join their growing work-winning team in Manchester. This is an exciting opportunity to lead the full bid lifecycle, managing complex tender submissions from initial qualification through to contract award, while helping shape winning strategies across the North region.Bid Manager roleAs Bid Manager, you will be responsible for producing high-quality, compelling and compliant bid submissions that support the business's ambitious growth plans. Working closely with operational, estimating, business development and senior leadership teams, you'll play a key role in securing new business opportunities across a diverse portfolio of projects.Bid Manager Key responsibilities include:Managing the end-to-end bid process from Bid/No Bid through to submission and handoverDeveloping win themes and bid strategies to maximise success ratesLeading bid launch meetings and coordinating multidisciplinary bid teamsProducing and reviewing high-quality written responsesManaging tender programmes, deadlines and governance requirementsSupporting presentations, interviews and post-tender activitiesMonitoring bid performance and implementing continuous improvement initiativesMentoring and supporting junior bid team membersManaging external bid writing resources when requiredMaintaining bid libraries, case studies and supporting collateralAbout YouWe're keen to speak with candidates who have:Proven experience in Bid Management within construction, facilities management, property services, engineering or related sectorsStrong bid writing and tender management expertiseExperience managing multiple complex bids simultaneouslyKnowledge of public sector procurement processesExcellent stakeholder management and communication skillsStrong organisational skills and attention to detailThe ability to work strategically while delivering to tight deadlinesPrevious experience mentoring or managing team members would be advantageousWhat's On Offer?Competitive salaryAnnual bonus schemeHybrid working (3 days office / 2 days home)25 days annual leave plus bank holidaysPension schemeLife assuranceEmployee assistance programmeRetail and lifestyle discountsGym membership discountsCycle to Work schemeOngoing professional development and funded trainingEmployee referral schemeInclusive employee networks and wellbeing initiativesThis is an excellent opportunity for a Bid Manager who wants to join a well-established organisation with a strong pipeline of work and genuine opportunities for career progression.Interested? Apply today or contact us Gary Sewell on 07852 836 581 for a confidential discussion.ApplicationsIf you feel that you have the relevant experience to be successful in this position and would like to find out more please apply online today attaching a copy of your current CV. Alternatively contact us on 01474 850707.Howells are an Equal Opportunities employer. All applications will be dealt with in the strictest confidence. Howells acts as an Employment Business for the supply of temporary workers and an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies.TPBN1_UKTJ