Bid Manager

Platinum Search Recruitment is working with a well-established contractor in the Bedfordshire region currently seeking to recruit an experienced Bid Manager/Writer to on a permanent basis.

Reporting into the senior management team, the post holder will be responsible for leading the bid process, producing high-quality, compelling bid and tender submissions across public sector frameworks, commercial tenders and opportunities within high security and the blue light community. The successful candidate will be highly organised, detail-focused, commercially aware and possess excellent written communication skills, with the ability to work to tight deadlines and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels within the business.

• Job Type: Permanent, full time.
• Location: Luton
• Salary: 50,000 - 65,000 per annum based on experience.
• Standard hours of work are 8.30am to 5.00pm, Monday to Friday.

The main duties and responsibilities of the Bid Manager/Writer are to include, but are not limited to:

• Leading the end-to-end bid and tender process for public sector frameworks, commercial tenders and blue light sector opportunities.
• Writing, editing and proofreading clear, persuasive and compliant bid responses.
• Reviewing tender documentation to identify requirements, risks, compliance obligations and opportunities.
• Analyse tender documentation, scoring matrices, and evaluation criteria to shape responses.
• Strategically review feedback from unsuccessful bids and implement continuous improvement.
• Maintain pipeline database on Union Square.
• Leverage digital AI tools to maximise efficiency.
• Coordinating input from subject matter experts and senior stakeholders across the business.
• Developing bid plans, response structures and win themes tailored to client requirement.
• Ensuring all submissions meet framework, regulatory, quality and security requirements.
• Managing submission deadlines, formatting requirements and electronic tender portals.
• Maintaining and developing bid libraries, case studies, CVs and standard response content.
• Supporting post-submission activities including clarifications, presentations and feedback reviews.
• Monitoring framework opportunities and pipeline activity in collaboration with management.
• Supporting continuous improvement of bid processes, quality and content.
• Assisting with one-off business projects either solely or as part of a team.

Bid Writer/Manager Benefits:

• Highly competitive salary dependent on experience.
• 33 days a year inclusive of bank holidays, pro rata to days worked.
• Contributory pension.
• Non-contributory life cover.
• Some hybrid working opportunities if required.
• Continued professional development as part of our Life Long Learning programme.

The successful applicant will be well presented, highly motivated, capable of working independently and collaboratively, and thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

If you are an experienced Bid Manager/Writer, seeking a long-term opportunity with a reputable and expanding contractor, please apply or reach out to Platinum Search Recruitment directly as we would love to hear from you.

Contact Name: Tara Lovett