Bid Manager

Talent Frame are delighted to partner with our client on a fantastic Bid Manager role. The successful candidate will oversee the end-to-end bid process within a reputable architecture and construction environment, focusing on high-value proposals that support the organisation’s growth and industry positioning.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the entire bid lifecycle in accordance with internal procedures, ensuring timely and compliant submissions.
• Develop compelling bid documents using Adobe Creative Suite, particularly InDesign, maintaining high visual and editorial standards.
• Maintain and organise the internal bid library, including CVs, project case studies, and images, following established standards.
• Analyse bid outcomes, share insights on successes and losses, and develop strategies to improve future bid performance.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders at all levels, including senior management, to craft proposals and presentation content.
• Implement and suggest improvements to bid processes, increasing efficiency and quality.
• Track regional and sector-specific opportunities, communicating these effectively across different channels.
• Provide leadership to the bids team, overseeing workload management and fostering a collaborative environment.

Person Specification

• Proven experience managing the end-to-end bid process within the property, real estate, or construction industries.
• Demonstrable leadership with experience overseeing a bids or proposals team.
• Outstanding InDesign skills and proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to multitask and manage deadlines under pressure.
• Confident in working with procurement portals and various submission platforms.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a proactive approach to stakeholder engagement.
• Sound understanding of procurement frameworks, methods, and compliance standards.
• Ability to adapt communication styles to diverse audiences and manage competing priorities effectively.

Commitment to Diversity
Talent Frame are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, disability, or age. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.