As the first Bid Manager, you will establish and lead the bid management function from the ground up. You will manage complex end-to-end proposals while designing the governance, processes, and content infrastructure required to scale. This foundational role involves cross-functional collaboration to secure strategic public sector and enterprise contracts.
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Bid Manager at fast-growing digital transformation consultancy
Are you a bid management expert looking to build a function from the ground up? This fast-growing digital transformation consultancy is seeking its first-ever Bid Manager to own the end-to-end proposal process and design the infrastructure for winning complex enterprise and public sector contracts. If you have experience with UK frameworks and a passion for building scalable processes, this is a unique opportunity to directly impact the growth trajectory of a scaling consultancy while leading high-stakes strategic submissions. Join a high-performing team where your work will define how the firm competes and wins on the national stage.
Overview
Role overview
Company
About the company
Fast-growing digital transformation consultancy
Responsibilities
What you will do
- Design and implement scalable bid processes, including qualification criteria, review stages, and standardized response libraries.
- Lead end-to-end proposal management for RFI, RFP, and framework submissions, ensuring compelling storytelling and compliance.
- Establish a central bid content library and track win/loss trends to drive continuous improvement in success rates.
Candidate profile
Who this is a fit for
- Proven experience managing bids and proposals specifically within the consulting, IT services, or professional services sectors.
- Deep knowledge of UK public sector procurement frameworks, including Crown Commercial Service, DOS, and G-Cloud.
- Strong project management skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and enforce structure under pressure.
What makes it remarkable
Why this role is remarkable
- Founding role opportunity to build and own the entire bid management function for an expanding consultancy.
- Direct impact on business growth by securing high-value strategic contracts within the public and private sectors.
- High-visibility position working closely with senior leadership and cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.
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