Bid Manager

Smile Digital

Gloucester, England, United Kingdom

Gloucester, England, United Kingdom

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Bid Manager, Gloucester (Hybrid/flexible) - £50k-£60k Our client is a growing and ambitious provider of fire, security, and electrical compliance solutions across the South of the UK. With a strong track record in building trust and long-term client relationships, particularly within housing and public sector organisations, they are now entering an exciting phase of expansion. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a company that values technical expertise, invests in its people, and offers genuine career development opportunities while contributing to safer, more connected communities. The Role The Bid Manager will play a pivotal role in supporting the company’s growth ambitions by leading the end-to-end bid process for Housing Association and public sector tenders. You will identify opportunities, manage pipelines, engage stakeholders, ensure compliance, and deliver high-quality, tailored, high-scoring submissions on time and in full. Key Responsibilities: * Own and maintain a rolling bid pipeline across portals and frameworks, surfacing new opportunities weekly. * Lead bid/no-bid decisions and maintain clear documentation on criteria and risks. * Manage bid schedules, track milestones, dependencies, risks, and mitigations. * Build strong relationships with buyers, framework managers, and partner organisations to influence pipelines and shape submissions. * Coordinate internal stakeholders (Sales, Operations, Finance, Social Value) and run structured bid kick-offs, review meetings, and approvals. * Ensure full compliance with tender requirements – word counts, formats, annexes, and scoring criteria. * Produce high-quality, benefits-led proposals, including method statements, social value, sustainability, H&S, and pricing narratives. * Maintain a digital bid library and explore ways to streamline processes using technology and tools. * Analyse bid performance, capture lessons learned, and continuously improve processes. We need you to have: Essential: * Proven experience in bid management and bid writing for public sector or regulated services. * Deep understanding of public procurement, frameworks, and evaluation criteria. * Exceptional written and verbal communication skills. * Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple deadlines, and prioritise effectively. * Proactive, solution-focused, and collaborative mindset. * Highly organised with excellent attention to detail. Desirable: * APMP Practitioner or similar professional bid qualification. * Experience with bid management tools, CRM systems, or document automation platforms. * Familiarity with AI-powered bid libraries or analytics tools. * Degree-level education or equivalent experience. Requirements: * Legal right to work in the UK. * Enhanced DBS clearance. * Valid UK driving licence. Why This Role is Exciting: This is a chance to be part of a company with ambitious growth plans (20% year-on-year growth and acquisitions) and to play a key role in shaping and delivering its bid strategy. You will have the autonomy to make suggestions, drive change, and contribute to long-term business success while growing your own career

Gloucester, England, United Kingdom

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English

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