Bid Manager

Senior Bid Manager | UK Government Programme Contract: 12-month Fixed Term Contract Location: UK (hybrid working available) Travel: Occasional travel within the UK and Europe may be required We are looking for an experienced Senior Bid Manager to lead the end-to-end bid process for a strategically important, high-value UK government programme. This is a unique opportunity to take ownership of a complex, multi-partner tender involving industrial, technology, and IT solutions, working with a large international team of specialists across Europe. The Opportunity As Senior Bid Manager, you will be responsible for managing the complete bid lifecycle, from opportunity shaping and pre-sales support through to proposal development, commercial evaluation, and final approval. You will act as the key point of coordination between sales, solution architects, finance, procurement, project teams, and subject matter experts, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, compliant, and competitive proposals aligned with business strategy. Key Responsibilities: • Lead the end-to-end bid management process for a major UK government programme • Develop bid strategies, plans and governance structures to ensure successful delivery • Analyse customer requirements and translate them into effective solution proposals • Coordinate large, international bid teams across multiple locations and functions • Manage proposal preparation, reviews, approvals, and submission processes • Lead commercial calculations, pricing strategies, and financial modelling activities • Support risk assessment, contract negotiations, and executive approval processes • Work closely with senior stakeholders across sales, technical, finance, and delivery teams Experience Required: • 10+ years’ experience in Bid Management • Proven experience managing complex UK public sector tenders • Experience delivering bids within technology, IT, security, or related industries • Experience working with international and multi-disciplinary teams • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills • Ability to manage complex projects while maintaining strong attention to detail • Commercial awareness with experience supporting pricing, financial modelling and bid governance If you have a strong background in complex public sector bids and are looking for your next senior opportunity, please apply today.