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Bid Manager - Government-Funded Training Contracts

Bid Manager - Government-Funded Training Contracts

2MRW GROUP LIMITED

Posted a day ago, valid for 3 days

Birmingham, West Midlands B27 6QS, England

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

The Bid Manager position is a full-time, permanent role focused on government-funded training contracts, based in the UK and fully remote.
The successful candidate will lead the development of bids for AEB and Skills Bootcamps, requiring a strong track record in securing funding within the employability and skills sector.
Applicants should have demonstrable success in winning relevant bids and possess excellent bid writing and project management skills, with a minimum of 3 years of experience in the field.
The role offers a competitive salary plus performance bonuses, along with flexible working hours and the chance to influence training provision across the UK.
Key responsibilities include managing the bid lifecycle, collaborating with internal teams, and ensuring compliance with quality standards.

Job Title: Bid Manager - Government-Funded Training ContractsLocation: Home-Based (UK)Contract Type: Full-Time, PermanentSalary: Competitive + Performance Bonus

Role Overview

A growing training provider is seeking an experienced Bid Manager to lead the development of successful bids for AEB, Skills Bootcamps, and other government-funded training contracts. This fully remote role is ideal for someone with a strong track record in securing funding within the employability and skills sector.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the full bid lifecycle, from opportunity identification to submission.
Write high-quality, compliant bids that align with funding requirements and internal delivery capabilities.
Collaborate with internal teams (delivery, finance, operations) to gather content and costings.
Develop clear bid strategies, win themes, and compelling value propositions.
Track upcoming opportunities and maintain a strong bid pipeline.
Ensure all submissions meet quality, compliance, and impact standards.

Essential Skills & Experience

Demonstrable success in winning AEB, Skills Bootcamp, and other funded training bids.
Strong knowledge of the UK government funding landscape for training and employability.
Excellent bid writing and project management skills.
Ability to manage multiple deadlines and work independently.

Desirable

Familiarity with subcontracting models and ESFA/DfE compliance.
Experience forming partnerships for collaborative bids.

Benefits

Fully remote working
Competitive salary + bonus
Flexible hours
Opportunity to shape impactful training provision across the UK

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