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Bid Manager

BMT

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Location:
United Kingdom, Bath

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Category:
Sales

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Contract Type:
Not provided

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Salary:

Not provided

Job Description:

We are seeking a Bid Manager to join our Future Business team at BMT on a fixed term basis. Reporting to the Head of Bidding, you will play a key part in planning and managing the end-to-end bid process. This role involves working with colleagues across the business, as well as external partners and clients, to deliver high-quality bids that help us win new work. You will be responsible for coordinating activities across a range of disciplines, developing bid plans and strategies, and ensuring all submissions meet our standards for quality and compliance. The Bid Manager will also support wider work-winning activities and contribute to continuous improvement in our bidding practice.

Job Responsibility:

  • Planning, coordinating and managing the entire bid process for assigned bids
  • Gathering technical, commercial and financial information from across the business
  • Managing bid teams and inputs from a variety of stakeholders
  • Acting as the main point of contact for bids you lead
  • Ensuring compliance with corporate processes and documentation
  • Reviewing and formatting bid deliverables for quality and consistency
  • Organising and facilitating bid workshops and meetings
  • Monitoring bid delivery against agreed timescales and requirements
  • Supporting the development of winning strategies and messaging
  • Conducting bid debriefs and lessons learned sessions
  • Maintaining records and updating standard materials for bids
  • Driving best practice and looking for ways to improve our win rate

Requirements:

  • Minimum five years track record in bid management or major tender preparation
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Commitment to delivering high standards
  • Adaptable and able to respond to changing requirements
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Comfortable presenting information to different audiences
  • Organised and able to prioritise a busy workload
  • Confident in managing deadlines
  • Enjoy finding new and effective ways to solve problems
  • Dedicated to exceeding expectations
  • Positive attitude
  • Ability to lead and motivate others
  • Strong IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Office applications

Nice to have:

  • Experience in the defence, engineering or consultancy sectors
  • Good understanding of bidding practice and procurement processes
What we offer:
  • Private Medical (family coverage)
  • Enhanced Pension
  • 18 weeks enhanced maternity pay (after a qualifying period of 1 year)
  • Family friendly policies
  • Committed to an inclusive culture
  • Wellbeing Fund – an annual fund for personal hobbies or interests
  • 26 Days Annual Leave (plus bank holidays)
  • Holiday Trading
  • Retail Vouchers
  • Professional Subscriptions

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 06, 2025

Work Type:
Hybrid work
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