Bids Manager
Application Deadline:
3 January 2025 Department:
Ampa Group Services - Chief Operating Office - Marketing BD & Comms - Bids & Tenders - 9211 Employment Type:
Permanent - Full Time Location:
Flexible Reporting To:
Trevor Walker
Description
Are you ready to lead the charge in creating compelling bids and tenders? We’re looking for a
Bids Manager
to join our respected Bids team within the Marketing and Business Development department at Ampa Group. Make an Impact : Lead and shape high-profile bids across a respected group, driving success with collaborative teams. Innovate and Grow : Continuously improve bid processes and deliver winning proposals that open new business opportunities. Own the Process : Take charge of the entire bid journey, building key relationships and contributing directly to business growth. In this key role, you’ll manage the production of RFPs, ITTs, pitches, and final stage presentations across our diverse group of companies. You’ll collaborate with teams to develop tailored strategies, manage the bid process from start to finish, and ensure high-quality, timely delivery. If you have a keen eye for detail, strong project management skills, and a knack for stakeholder engagement, this is your opportunity to make a real impact and contribute to our growth. Apply now!
You will be:
Overseeing the bid process, including strategy meetings, content review, and managing bid/no bid decisions. Promoting best practice in bid management and implementing process improvements. Collaborating with the Marketing and Business Development team to support bid activities and projects. Identifying new opportunities through tender portals and procurement avenues. Challenging stakeholders on bid content and positioning. Maintaining and updating the central bid library and tracking all opportunities. Conducting debriefs and using feedback to improve bid performance. Continuously reviewing and improving bid templates and content for consistency.
You will need:
Previous demonstrable experience in a similar role, ideally gained from within a professional services environment. Strong ability to challenge stakeholders on content and positioning of bid and the ability to put forward balanced positions and challenge on bid/no bid decisions. Clear commercial acumen to help make informed decisions on revenue and profitability. Broad experience of tender and procurement processes of clients at different levels. Solid project-management skills with the ability to manage multiple dynamic priorities and deadlines. Creative and innovative thinking to continually develop our propositions. Experience in using document production and design software including Adobe Creative Suite. The ability to exercise good commercial judgement and diplomacy in complex situations.
Benefits, Agile Working and Additional information:
We embrace agile working and offer a blended approach to where and how we work. We appreciate that people have different needs and preferences and we’re keen to be flexible, after all, we value what you do, not where you do it. We have the following hubs across the UK: Birmingham, Bristol, Leicester, Lincoln, London, Milton Keynes, Nottingham, Solihull, Stratford upon Avon, Sheffield and in the South; Crawley, East Grinstead, Lewes, Brighton, Eastbourne, Seaford, Peacehaven, Storrington, Chichester & Southampton as well as our Scotland office located in Edinburgh. Additional information Want to find more about our
amazing benefits ? Please be aware, for some vacancies, where we receive high numbers of applications we may need to bring the close date forward. Due to the nature of the work undertaken, confirmation of employment will be subject to a variety of checks which will be carried out once an offer of employment is accepted. Details of the checks can be found
here .
Equal opportunities
Ampa Group is a committed equal opportunities employer. We seek to attract, develop and retain talented people from a diverse range of backgrounds and cultures. We value and respect individuality and encourage a culture within our business where people can be themselves and be valued for their strengths and experiences. Everyone who either applies to or works for the firm is treated equally, regardless of their gender, age, ethnic origin, nationality, marital status, sexual orientation or religious beliefs.
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Application Deadline:
3 January 2025 Department:
Ampa Group Services - Chief Operating Office - Marketing BD & Comms - Bids & Tenders - 9211 Employment Type:
Permanent - Full Time Location:
Flexible Reporting To:
Trevor Walker
Description
Are you ready to lead the charge in creating compelling bids and tenders? We’re looking for a
Bids Manager
to join our respected Bids team within the Marketing and Business Development department at Ampa Group. Make an Impact : Lead and shape high-profile bids across a respected group, driving success with collaborative teams. Innovate and Grow : Continuously improve bid processes and deliver winning proposals that open new business opportunities. Own the Process : Take charge of the entire bid journey, building key relationships and contributing directly to business growth. In this key role, you’ll manage the production of RFPs, ITTs, pitches, and final stage presentations across our diverse group of companies. You’ll collaborate with teams to develop tailored strategies, manage the bid process from start to finish, and ensure high-quality, timely delivery. If you have a keen eye for detail, strong project management skills, and a knack for stakeholder engagement, this is your opportunity to make a real impact and contribute to our growth. Apply now!
You will be:
Overseeing the bid process, including strategy meetings, content review, and managing bid/no bid decisions. Promoting best practice in bid management and implementing process improvements. Collaborating with the Marketing and Business Development team to support bid activities and projects. Identifying new opportunities through tender portals and procurement avenues. Challenging stakeholders on bid content and positioning. Maintaining and updating the central bid library and tracking all opportunities. Conducting debriefs and using feedback to improve bid performance. Continuously reviewing and improving bid templates and content for consistency.
You will need:
Previous demonstrable experience in a similar role, ideally gained from within a professional services environment. Strong ability to challenge stakeholders on content and positioning of bid and the ability to put forward balanced positions and challenge on bid/no bid decisions. Clear commercial acumen to help make informed decisions on revenue and profitability. Broad experience of tender and procurement processes of clients at different levels. Solid project-management skills with the ability to manage multiple dynamic priorities and deadlines. Creative and innovative thinking to continually develop our propositions. Experience in using document production and design software including Adobe Creative Suite. The ability to exercise good commercial judgement and diplomacy in complex situations.
Benefits, Agile Working and Additional information:
We embrace agile working and offer a blended approach to where and how we work. We appreciate that people have different needs and preferences and we’re keen to be flexible, after all, we value what you do, not where you do it. We have the following hubs across the UK: Birmingham, Bristol, Leicester, Lincoln, London, Milton Keynes, Nottingham, Solihull, Stratford upon Avon, Sheffield and in the South; Crawley, East Grinstead, Lewes, Brighton, Eastbourne, Seaford, Peacehaven, Storrington, Chichester & Southampton as well as our Scotland office located in Edinburgh. Additional information Want to find more about our
amazing benefits ? Please be aware, for some vacancies, where we receive high numbers of applications we may need to bring the close date forward. Due to the nature of the work undertaken, confirmation of employment will be subject to a variety of checks which will be carried out once an offer of employment is accepted. Details of the checks can be found
here .
Equal opportunities
Ampa Group is a committed equal opportunities employer. We seek to attract, develop and retain talented people from a diverse range of backgrounds and cultures. We value and respect individuality and encourage a culture within our business where people can be themselves and be valued for their strengths and experiences. Everyone who either applies to or works for the firm is treated equally, regardless of their gender, age, ethnic origin, nationality, marital status, sexual orientation or religious beliefs.
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