Bid Writing Manager

Bid Writing Manager focuses on partner with business development managers to create compelling quality responses throughout every stage of the bid process.

What the role involves

• Partner with Business Development Managers to create compelling quality responses throughout every stage of the bid process.
• Driving continuous improvement of bid templates, processes and submission standards across the Business Development team.
• Coordinating internal reporting, progress meetings, approval papers and Investment Committee submissions to keep bids on track and fully governed.
• Work closely with departments including Fleet, HR, IT and Procurement to ensure technical content remains relevant, accurate and up to date.
• No Bid decisions alongside senior leadership, helping prioritise the strongest commercial opportunities.
• Develop the Bid Writing team while maintaining a strong library of model answers, case studies and best practice content across Municipal Services.

Skills and requirements

• Degree educated or equivalent qualification, with strong written English skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Previous experience within a tendering, bidding or pricing environment, with a track record of producing successful submissions.
• Strong ability to write clear, persuasive and high quality bid content within tight deadlines.
• Knowledge of the waste industry or wider environmental services sector would be highly advantageous.

Confirmed role details

• Manage a high performing team of Bid Writers and Development Support Coordinators responsible for delivering all bids across the Municipal Services Division.