Bid Manager

Where

City

Type

Permanent

Salary

50000 Annual

Portfolio are proud to be representing our client who are a trusted health and wellbeing network who have been making a positive difference in over 15 million lives, in their search to add a Group Bid Manager to their team.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a values-led, client-centric organisation with a strong track record of innovation, growth, and employee development. With a supportive environment and outstanding benefits, this is a truly standout opportunity for an experienced bid professional looking to take their next step.

The Role

As Group Bid Manager, you'll lead the end-to-end bid process across multiple business units, focusing on services such as HR, employment law, health & safety, and employee wellbeing. You'll be instrumental in securing new business, managing retenders and renewals across both public and private sectors, and collaborating with internal teams to develop compelling, compliant, and competitive proposals.

This role is central to the business's continued success and offers the chance to make a real impact by improving bid processes and driving innovation in how services are pitched and delivered.

Day to Day

  • Lead capture planning for new opportunities including competitor and client research.
  • Maintain and manage a robust pipeline of bid opportunities.
  • Drive cross-functional collaboration on bid strategies.
  • Lead full bid lifecycle from qualification through to submission.
  • Maintain a high-quality bid library and reusable content repository.
  • Analyse RFPs/RFIs and coordinate detailed response plans.
  • Ensure compliance with both customer and internal requirements.
  • Deliver high-quality, on-time submissions through effective project management.
  • Continuously improve bid strategy, process, and delivery outcomes.

What you Bring to the Team

  • Proven experience in bid management within professional services or consultancy environments.
  • Minimum 3 years' experience managing complex bids across public and private sectors.
  • Strong strategic thinking, planning and organisational skills.
  • Excellent writing, communication, and stakeholder engagement abilities.
  • A proactive, detail-oriented mindset with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
  • Degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field is preferred.

Benefits

  • 25 days' holiday, plus bank holidays
  • Day off on your birthday
  • Cash plan for you (and your children, if any)
  • Holidays increase after 2-and 5- years' service
  • Contractual sick pay
  • Private medical insurance after 5 years' service
  • Pension Plan and Life Insurance
  • Pension plan contributions increase after 5- and 7-years' service
  • Holiday season bonus after 3 years' service
  • Profit share scheme
  • Season ticket loan scheme
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Access to Employee Assistance Programme
  • Company incentives, access to discount schemes
  • Social sessions on the last Friday of the month with free food and drink
  • Free 24/7 onsite gym

If you thrive in a high-energy, service-focused environment and are looking for a role where your ideas and efforts will be recognised, this could be the perfect next step in your career.

With genuine opportunities for progression, great people, and strong values, it's more than just a job - it's a place to build your future.

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