- Acting as a Bid Manager, leading the preparation and submission of customer bids, proposals, and tender documentation
- Managing the full bid lifecycle, ensuring submissions are completed to a high standard and within strict deadlines
- Developing compliant and commercially sound proposals in line with customer requirements
- Reviewing technical, commercial, legal, and administrative documentation as part of the tender process
- Coordinating internal teams and external stakeholders to gather inputs for bid submissions
- Implementing bid strategies in collaboration with relevant stakeholders
- Managing bids as short-term projects with defined timelines and deliverables
- Overseeing subcontractor engagement, including scopes of work, RFQs, and negotiations
- Maintaining accurate records and updating internal systems with bid progress
- Presenting bid documentation to senior stakeholders for approval
- Supporting the transition of successful bids into project delivery teams
- Engaging with clients and partners, including occasional travel where required
- Strong experience within bid management and proposal development
- Proven ability to manage the full tender lifecycle
- Experience interpreting complex technical and commercial requirements
- Strong analytical and commercial awareness skills
- Experience managing internal teams and external stakeholders
- Confident communication and presentation abilities
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project planning tools
- Experience in customer-facing roles
- Degree-level education or equivalent experience in a relevant discipline
- Experience within a technical or engineering-led environment
- Additional language skills
Your Company:NET Recruit is searching the market for a Bid Manager to join a technology business operating in the Bournemouth area.Your Role and ResponsibilitiesWhile in this position your duties may include but are not limited to:
- Acting as a Bid Manager, leading the preparation and submission of customer bids, proposals, and tender documentation
- Managing the full bid lifecycle, ensuring submissions are completed to a high standard and within strict deadlines
- Developing compliant and commercially sound proposals in line with customer requirements
- Reviewing technical, commercial, legal, and administrative documentation as part of the tender process
- Coordinating internal teams and external stakeholders to gather inputs for bid submissions
- Implementing bid strategies in collaboration with relevant stakeholders
- Managing bids as short-term projects with defined timelines and deliverables
- Overseeing subcontractor engagement, including scopes of work, RFQs, and negotiations
- Maintaining accurate records and updating internal systems with bid progress
- Presenting bid documentation to senior stakeholders for approval
- Supporting the transition of successful bids into project delivery teams
- Engaging with clients and partners, including occasional travel where required
What you will need to Apply:
- Strong experience within bid management and proposal development
- Proven ability to manage the full tender lifecycle
- Experience interpreting complex technical and commercial requirements
- Strong analytical and commercial awareness skills
- Experience managing internal teams and external stakeholders
- Confident communication and presentation abilities
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project planning tools
- Experience in customer-facing roles
- Degree-level education or equivalent experience in a relevant discipline
- Experience within a technical or engineering-led environment
- Additional language skills
Applicants must be willing to travel where required for the role.What you will get in Return: This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing and innovative organisation operating within a specialised technology sector. The business is involved in a range of complex and forward-thinking projects, offering the successful candidate the chance to play a key role in securing new opportunities and driving business growth. The position will involve working across a variety of bids and tenders, collaborating with multiple teams, and contributing to the continuous improvement of bid processes and capabilities. For the successful candidate, there will be a competitive starting salary alongside a comprehensive benefits package, including pension and wellbeing support. The role also offers hybrid working arrangements, combining office and remote working, as well as a generous annual leave entitlement with additional perks. In addition, there will be access to training, development, and career progression opportunities, along with a range of lifestyle benefits and employee support programmes.Alexander Booth – Talent Acquisition SpecialistM: E:…