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Bid Manager

Cast UK Limited
Posted 17 hours ago, valid for 11 days
Location

Slough, Berkshire SL13XX, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • A leading client in the safety and industrial services sector is seeking a Bid Manager in Slough, offering a competitive salary.
  • The role requires a minimum of 5 years' experience in a Bid Manager or similar position, focusing on producing high-quality tender submissions.
  • Key responsibilities include writing compelling tender documents, engaging with stakeholders, and promoting best practices in the bid process.
  • The successful candidate will also manage a bid team, coordinate external resources, and deliver impactful presentations to clients.
  • A full UK driving licence is required, and a degree in English, Journalism, or a related field is desirable but not mandatory.

Bid ManagerSlough | Monday - FridaySalary competitive

A dynamic and strategic opportunity has arisen with a leading client in the safety and industrial services sector. They are looking for a professional and creative BidManager to join their growing commercial team. This role is pivotal to securing new business and retaining key clients through the production of best-in-class tender submissions.

Key Responsibilities* Write bespoke, compelling, and market-leading tender documents (PQQs, RFIs, RFPs/ITTs) for both new and existing business.* Engage with stakeholders across all business levels to translate technical information into professional, high-impact content.* Promote best practices and ensure a consistent bid process.* Develop tailored service solutions in line with business strategy.* Support the ongoing development and refinement of the Bid Library.* Organise and participate in internal 'Kick Off' and 'Review' meetings.* Work closely with the Sales Director on strategic opportunities.* Use Adobe InDesign to create visually impressive tender responses.* Collaborate with Business Development and Corporate Account teams to build impactful presentations.* Deliver pitches and presentations to customers for key bids.* Actively contribute to improving bid methodology and team performance.* Monitor tender portals for new opportunities and ensure timely responses.* Line manage bid team members, providing coaching, delegation, and support.* Manage the delivery of high-quality responses for all public sector tenders.* Coordinate external resources when required to support bid writing.

Experience & Skills Required* Excellent writing and content creation skills.* Outstanding time management and organisation skills.* Proven stakeholder management and communication abilities.* Experience managing tender processes and delivering successful bids.* Minimum 5 years' experience in a Bid Manager or similar role.* Full UK driving licence required for travel to service centres and business sites.* A degree in English, Journalism, or similar is desirable but not essential.

Are you looking to recruit a similar role?Cast UK is a leading executive consultancy providing national recruitment solutions. Specialising in HR, Procurement, Buying, Supply Chain, and Logistics, each of our consultants has a professional background in their recruiting sector. For more information or to discuss your hiring needs, get in touch with Cast UK today.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.