Bid Manager

Join Our Team as a Bid Manager!

Location: London or Leeds – Hybrid (2-3 days in office)

Type: Permanent

At NG Bailey IT Services, we’re on the lookout for a dynamic Bid Manager to spearhead the delivery of top-notch bids and proposals. This is your chance to enhance our bid management capabilities while playing a pivotal role in our growth journey!

As part of our expanding team, you’ll manage strategic opportunities across both defence and non-defence sectors. Collaborating closely with Sales, Solutions, Commercial, Operational, and Delivery teams, you’ll help secure profitable new business and support our ambitious growth plans.

If you have a knack for crafting winning proposals, enjoy managing complex bid programs, and thrive in a collaborative environment, we want to hear from you!

Your Key Responsibilities

As our Bid Manager, you will take charge of the entire bid lifecycle, ensuring that submissions are not only compelling but also compliant, commercially robust, and delivered on time. Here’s what you’ll be doing:

• Manage bids, tenders, frameworks, and proposal submissions from qualification to contract award.
• Coordinate multi-disciplinary bid teams and drive activities to meet challenging deadlines.
• Lead bid kick-off meetings, reviews, and governance approvals.
• Develop bid plans, schedules, and submission strategies.
• Review tender documentation and support bid/no-bid decision-making.
• Collaborate with sales and solution teams to create compelling win themes and customer-focused value propositions.
• Coordinate contributions from technical, operational, commercial, finance, and legal experts.
• Ensure compliance with customer requirements, framework rules, and internal governance processes.
• Maintain bid libraries, lessons learned, and proposal best practices.
• Support the transition of successful opportunities into delivery and mobilization teams.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance bid quality, efficiency, and win rates.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience managing bids, tenders, or proposals in technology, engineering, construction, managed services, or professional services.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Excellent written communication and proposal development capabilities.
• Ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders and manage competing priorities.
• Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail.
• Experience with public or private sector procurement processes and framework agreements.
• Security Clearance – either previously held or willing to undergo the process.
• APMP Practitioner certification or similar bid management qualification.
• Experience with government procurement frameworks such as CCS and G-Cloud.
• Background in Managed Services, IT Services, Defence, or MOD environments.
• Knowledge of contract negotiation and commercial risk assessment.

Why Join NG Bailey IT Services?

This role offers you the chance to make a real impact on our work-winning capability. You’ll collaborate with experienced professionals across various disciplines, helping to secure exciting new opportunities while establishing best practice processes that will support long-term business growth.

Benefits

We’re committed to evolving our benefits to attract and retain top talent. Here’s what you can expect:

• Pension with a leading provider and up to 8% employer contribution.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days.
• Private Medical Insurance.
• Salary sacrifice car scheme (Hybrid/Electric Vehicle).
• Free 24/7 Employee Assistance Program for mental health and well-being support.
• Flexible benefits including Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, and more.
• Personal development program to support your growth.

Next Steps

We’re dedicated to building a culture where everyone is included, treated fairly, and respected. This commitment starts with our recruitment process.

We’ll provide clear information about the recruitment process in advance. If you need any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know, and we’ll work with you to ensure your needs are met.

About Us

As one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK, we have a proud history dating back to 1921. With a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we invest in training and development to nurture great talent.

Working across various sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative and forward-thinking approach allows us to tackle groundbreaking projects using the latest tools and technologies.

We value progression and ensure that when you join us, you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training, and ongoing support to help you be your best.

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