This role is within Gateley's Property New Business team, acting as a Bid Manager responsible for supporting partners to win profitable work through the sales and tender process. The Bid Manager will own and project‑manage responses to formal tender opportunities, produce credentials and proposals, and ensure that all tenders are delivered on time, accurately, and in compliance with client and regulatory requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage tenders and proposals across the Property Platform for both regional and national opportunities, including legal and consultancy tenders and cross‑platform proposals.
- Identify, scope and evaluate bids; work with the other Bid Manager and the wider New Business team to guide bid/no‑bid decisions.
- Develop winning bid strategies and propositions in close collaboration with fee earners and stakeholders.
- Carry out research on clients and prospective clients.
- Project manage tenders and proposals: initiate kick‑off emails, manage progress meetings, coordinate pricing and contract reviews, ensuring full compliance with all requirements.
- Draft, edit and proofread compelling content.
- Liaise with support departments (IT, HR, Accounts, Facilities and Compliance) to ensure all information submitted is accurate.
- Ensure collateral is created within Gateley brand guidelines.
- Coaching fee earners to help them prepare for presentations.
- Analyse pitch wins/losses and follow up through a proactive debrief process.
- Follow the bids promises process following winning sales opportunities.
- Collaborate with the wider Property New Business team to develop and share best practice, including maintaining the precedent bank and contributing to the Content Hub.
- Seek opportunities to cross‑sell services across the Platform and the wider Group.
- Share examples of best practice and innovative ideas across the Property Platform and maintain a consistent approach to bids.
Person
The role is suitable for individuals with experience of working in a property or legal environment.
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a bid or tender management role in a B2B environment.
- Experience working in the property and/or construction sectors is preferred.
- Experience managing formal tenders.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence.
- Ability to maintain and develop senior client relationships.
- InDesign experience is preferred.
- Knowledge of CRM systems and online research tools.
- Excellent IT and numeracy skills.
- Strong personal organisation and prioritisation.
- Fastidious attention to detail.
Benefits
Competitive remuneration package, learning and development opportunities through the Learn platform, a comprehensive rewards package (including annual leave options, cycle to work, critical illness benefit, employee assistance programme, group personal pension, health care, season ticket loan, and additional benefits), and access to retail perks and community academy.
Diversity, Inclusion and Wellbeing
Gateley provides equal opportunities for all, irrespective of age, sex, race, sexual orientation, disability or culture, and has been recognised by The Law Society as a gold standard for its Diversity and Inclusion Charter. Stonewall Diversity Champions status is also held.
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