Bid Manager

Origin Environmental

Bid Manager leading bid processes for Keystone's ecological consultancy projects. Coordinating proposals from opportunity identification to submission while ensuring compliance with client requirements.

Posted 7/5/2026full-timeTetbury • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and coordinate the end-to-end bid process, including opportunity identification, qualification and proposal submission.
Develop compelling and persuasive bid content, including executive summaries, value propositions, pricing models and technical responses.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders, such as sales, operations and subject matter experts, to gather information and develop bid strategies.
Manage bidding budgets, resources and timelines to ensure on-time and high-quality proposal submissions.
Identify new business opportunities by monitoring public and private sector tender portals.
Maintain comprehensive and accurate bid documentation, including bid files, records of communication and pricing information.
Participate in negotiation sessions to secure favourable terms and conditions while focusing on profitability.
Ensure compliance with client requirements, regulations and industry standards.
Monitor and evaluate bid performance metrics to identify areas for improvement.
Conduct post-bid analysis and debrief sessions to identify areas of improvement and implement lessons learned for future bids.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
5+ years of experience as a bid manager, proposal manager or a similar role
Experience in managing bids for complex projects or large-scale contracts
Knowledge of government procurement processes and regulations
Demonstrated success in winning bids through effective proposal management
Strong understanding of the bid lifecycle, proposal writing, development and contract negotiation
Proficiency in using bid software and MS Office
Ability to implement budgetary and cost-control measures with solid negotiation and persuasive skills
Attention to detail and high accuracy in bid preparation and review
Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders at various levels.

Benefits

Comp & perks

25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
Life Assurance
Healthcare insurance
Confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Paid professional memberships, including CIEEM (where applicable)
Ongoing investment in your development through internal and external training
Regular performance and career development reviews
Hybrid and flexible working opportunities
Enhanced family-friendly policies, including enhanced family leave
A supportive and inclusive culture (e.g. Menopause and Neurodiversity Café)
Annual whole-team community action day
Staff appreciation events
Cycle to Work Scheme

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Hard Skills & Tools

Bid Process ManagementProposal DevelopmentTechnical Response WritingPricing Model CreationBid Performance Metrics Analysis

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailPersuasive CommunicationCollaborationInfluencing Stakeholders