Job Description

Bid Manager
Location: (Greater)
Salary: £94k pa
PCD330181

Job Details

About the Organisation:

An innovative and multi-disciplinary large architecture and interior design studio are looking for a Bid Manager to join their team at their the organisation office. the organisation is a leading name in the industry who have carved a name for themselves over the years as being leaders in their field.
In this newly created role, you will work closely with the Head of New Business, Marketing Lead, and other key team members to help drive business growth by managing the bid process from start to finish. The ideal candidate will be a confident communicator with excellent writing and interpersonal skills, and a proactive, solutions-focused approach. You will be comfortable working independently, using your initiative, while also collaborating effectively as part of a wider team.
The organisation is a highly desirable and well-regarded company who have a focus on employee wellbeing and providing a social and welcoming working environment. They offer a generous benefits package, support through extracurricular studies (financially and generous study day allowance) and perks plus flexible/hybrid working options.

Key Skills/Requirements:
Proven experience in managing bids within mid-to-large scale architecture, the organisation or design studio
Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills, with a collaborative and proactive approach
Confident communicator with strong attention to detail and an organised mindset
Skilled in bid writing and proposal development, with experience crafting pricing strategies and resource plans
Proficiency in Adobe InDesign, Affinity, and MS productivity suite (word-processing application, spreadsheet application, email application, collaboration platform)
Able to work calmly under pressure, juggling multiple deadlines and managing expectations with professionalism
To apply for this position please click on the apply button to attach your CV (and portfolio for design positions).
The organisation is an equal opportunities employer and agency.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and manage the full bid and tender process from start to finish, ensuring deadlines, compliance, and quality standards are met
Manage bid strategies and submissions across internal teams and external collaborators
Develop clear win strategies in partnership with project leads
Lead the preparation of client interviews and presentations
Gather and evaluate feedback on all submissions, leading post-bid reviews to identify lessons learned and drive continuous improvement in bid processes