The opportunity Working with the NaSA Sector Directors and Bid Director, you will be responsible for supporting the planning and delivery of framework and projects bids from the identification of opportunities through the complete lifecycle of the bid process. You will work collaboratively with our business wide expert pre-construction and construction delivery teams to shape winning bid strategies and craft high quality, innovative proposals ensuring Tilbury Douglas is successful. The role will also be responsible for maintaining our central bidding information database, including bidding best practice and preparing forecasts of framework bidding activity across the business. What you will be doing Appraisal of client documentation to evaluate opportunities Organising bidding governance, resources and strategy formulation Preparing bid programmes with clear deliverables and progress management throughout the bid Supporting the development of winning bid submissions - high quality written responses that clearly articulate our offer to meet client needs. Working with Sector Directors and regional leads to formulate and develop alternative proposals, including value engineering and optioneering to give Tilbury Douglas a competitive edge Preparing presentations and attending interviews Supervising the input of bid support, including bid writers, co-ordinators, graphic designers and any external advisers that may be engaged Managing our central bidding database Business wide reporting of framework and strategic project bidding information What we need form you HNC/D or degree level in construction related subject or Business Management, English, Marketing or similar Minimum 5 Years minimum experience of working in a bid team or bid environment Experience of working on high value and/or technically complex bids An understanding of procurement processes and routes to market Awareness of contractual matters Effective communication, both written and verba Ability to write and edit technical narrative (essential) Self motivated, with enthusiasm and desire to win Entrepreneurial approach to solution development Ability to work flexibly and to tight deadlines Attention to detail Experienced in using MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint (essential) Professional accreditation (desired). What we can offer you Competitive salary Car Allowance 26 days annual leave (with the opportunity to buy or sell up to 3 days holiday) 3 additional long service days achieved after 3, 7 and 10 years Private medical insurance for yourself (with the option to buy family cover) Life Assurance Defined contribution pension scheme matched up to 8% Enhanced maternity, paternity and parental leave 2 days volunteering opportunities Flexible and Agile working (dependent on your role) Employee Assistance Programme Professional membership fees Perks at Work Employee discount scheme offering discounts on a range of categories such as electronics, home appliances, food & groceries, car buying, travel, fitness and more Flexible Benefits scheme which includes the opportunity to purchase benefits such as: Critical illness insurance (with option to purchase for your partner) Dental Insurance Travel insurance Cycle to work scheme Retail vouchers/payroll giving/activity pass for top leisure attractions Please note that this role is subject to Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance which includes identity, employment history, and criminal record checks. Please note we do not have a sponsorship licence.
May 01, 2026
Full time
The opportunity Working with the NaSA Sector Directors and Bid Director, you will be responsible for supporting the planning and delivery of framework and projects bids from the identification of opportunities through the complete lifecycle of the bid process. You will work collaboratively with our business wide expert pre-construction and construction delivery teams to shape winning bid strategies and craft high quality, innovative proposals ensuring Tilbury Douglas is successful. The role will also be responsible for maintaining our central bidding information database, including bidding best practice and preparing forecasts of framework bidding activity across the business. What you will be doing Appraisal of client documentation to evaluate opportunities Organising bidding governance, resources and strategy formulation Preparing bid programmes with clear deliverables and progress management throughout the bid Supporting the development of winning bid submissions - high quality written responses that clearly articulate our offer to meet client needs. Working with Sector Directors and regional leads to formulate and develop alternative proposals, including value engineering and optioneering to give Tilbury Douglas a competitive edge Preparing presentations and attending interviews Supervising the input of bid support, including bid writers, co-ordinators, graphic designers and any external advisers that may be engaged Managing our central bidding database Business wide reporting of framework and strategic project bidding information What we need form you HNC/D or degree level in construction related subject or Business Management, English, Marketing or similar Minimum 5 Years minimum experience of working in a bid team or bid environment Experience of working on high value and/or technically complex bids An understanding of procurement processes and routes to market Awareness of contractual matters Effective communication, both written and verba Ability to write and edit technical narrative (essential) Self motivated, with enthusiasm and desire to win Entrepreneurial approach to solution development Ability to work flexibly and to tight deadlines Attention to detail Experienced in using MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint (essential) Professional accreditation (desired). What we can offer you Competitive salary Car Allowance 26 days annual leave (with the opportunity to buy or sell up to 3 days holiday) 3 additional long service days achieved after 3, 7 and 10 years Private medical insurance for yourself (with the option to buy family cover) Life Assurance Defined contribution pension scheme matched up to 8% Enhanced maternity, paternity and parental leave 2 days volunteering opportunities Flexible and Agile working (dependent on your role) Employee Assistance Programme Professional membership fees Perks at Work Employee discount scheme offering discounts on a range of categories such as electronics, home appliances, food & groceries, car buying, travel, fitness and more Flexible Benefits scheme which includes the opportunity to purchase benefits such as: Critical illness insurance (with option to purchase for your partner) Dental Insurance Travel insurance Cycle to work scheme Retail vouchers/payroll giving/activity pass for top leisure attractions Please note that this role is subject to Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance which includes identity, employment history, and criminal record checks. Please note we do not have a sponsorship licence.
Bid Manager Civil Engineering Glasgow-Based UK-Wide Projects Permanent Full-Time Our client, a well-established and highly regarded civil engineering contractor, is looking to appoint a Bid Manager to support a growing pipeline of work across Scotland and the North East of England, largely driven by major energy and infrastructure projects. This opportunity is open to candidates from a range of backgrounds. Whether you are an experienced Bid Manager or a Senior Bid Writer looking to step up, this role offers the chance to take greater ownership of the bid function and play a key role in securing future work overseeing the full submissions process, contributing to bid strategy, and supporting the development of a small team of bid writers. The Role: Help to lead and manage the end-to-end bid process, from initial enquiry through to submission Take overall responsibility for the quality and delivery of submissions Work collaboratively with internal teams, including commercial, operational, and technical departments Coordinate input from across the business to develop compelling, compliant bids Oversee and support a small team of bid writers Liaise with clients to clarify requirements and strengthen pre-construction relationships Contribute to continuous improvement and post-tender reviews Projects Include: Windfarms Battery storage facilities Flood and coastal protection Substation works General civil engineering and infrastructure projects Who This Could Suit: An experienced Bid Manager looking for a new challenge A Senior Bid Writer ready to step into a more senior, strategic role Candidates from a range of professional or educational backgrounds with strong organisational, communication, and coordination skills Individuals with experience managing complex processes, deadlines, and multi-stakeholder input Those interested in developing their career within a commercially focused, project-led environment Why Join: Join a business with a strong reputation and long-standing industry presence Take ownership of a key function within a growing team Opportunity to step into a leadership position and shape the bid process Work within a collaborative and professional office environment Be part of a business actively investing in its future pipeline and people Legal Information: We act as an employment agency for permanent work and as an employment business for temporary work. For roles in the UK, applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. We value diversity and promote equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all areas of society and can discuss any reasonable adjustments to support your application.
Apr 30, 2026
Full time
Bid Manager Civil Engineering Glasgow-Based UK-Wide Projects Permanent Full-Time Our client, a well-established and highly regarded civil engineering contractor, is looking to appoint a Bid Manager to support a growing pipeline of work across Scotland and the North East of England, largely driven by major energy and infrastructure projects. This opportunity is open to candidates from a range of backgrounds. Whether you are an experienced Bid Manager or a Senior Bid Writer looking to step up, this role offers the chance to take greater ownership of the bid function and play a key role in securing future work overseeing the full submissions process, contributing to bid strategy, and supporting the development of a small team of bid writers. The Role: Help to lead and manage the end-to-end bid process, from initial enquiry through to submission Take overall responsibility for the quality and delivery of submissions Work collaboratively with internal teams, including commercial, operational, and technical departments Coordinate input from across the business to develop compelling, compliant bids Oversee and support a small team of bid writers Liaise with clients to clarify requirements and strengthen pre-construction relationships Contribute to continuous improvement and post-tender reviews Projects Include: Windfarms Battery storage facilities Flood and coastal protection Substation works General civil engineering and infrastructure projects Who This Could Suit: An experienced Bid Manager looking for a new challenge A Senior Bid Writer ready to step into a more senior, strategic role Candidates from a range of professional or educational backgrounds with strong organisational, communication, and coordination skills Individuals with experience managing complex processes, deadlines, and multi-stakeholder input Those interested in developing their career within a commercially focused, project-led environment Why Join: Join a business with a strong reputation and long-standing industry presence Take ownership of a key function within a growing team Opportunity to step into a leadership position and shape the bid process Work within a collaborative and professional office environment Be part of a business actively investing in its future pipeline and people Legal Information: We act as an employment agency for permanent work and as an employment business for temporary work. For roles in the UK, applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. We value diversity and promote equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all areas of society and can discuss any reasonable adjustments to support your application.
Summary: The Head of Engagement & Fundraising will play a pivotal role in driving the charity's mission forward by developing and implementing innovative fundraising strategies. This position is essential for enhancing community engagement and building lasting relationships with donors, ensuring the sustainability and growth of our initiatives in North Leeds, Yorkshire. The successful candidate will lead a dedicated team, fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence in fundraising efforts. Why This Role Matters As Head of Engagement & Fundraising, you ll be the strategic force behind the charity s mission developing and delivering an ambitious engagement and income generation strategy that strengthens long term sustainability. You ll lead a passionate team, champion the charity s voice across all channels, and build meaningful relationships with funders, partners, community groups and local networks. This is a rare opportunity to step into a senior role where your ideas, leadership and creativity will directly shape impact across the region. What You Will Do: Strategic fundraising growth Create and deliver a forward thinking fundraising strategy that increases and diversifies annual income. Marketing & engagement leadership Oversee all marketing activity across digital, social, PR, campaigns and events. Team development Coach, inspire and develop a high performing team across marketing and fundraising. Funding applications Lead and project manage compelling bids to trusts, foundations and grant making bodies. Stakeholder relationships Build trusted partnerships with funders, community groups, local networks and internal teams Who we re looking for We re looking for an experienced, values driven professional who combines strategic thinking with the ability to deliver in practice. You ll be: An experienced fundraising and engagement manager from the UK charity, social care or community sector A confident, inclusive leader with a coaching mindset and proven experience of managing and developing teams A strong grant writer with a successful track record of securing funding from trusts, foundations and grant making bodies A digitally savvy marketer with hands on experience across social media, email, CRM systems and online fundraising platforms A natural communicator and relationship builder who thrives in community focused environments A creative storyteller able to craft compelling campaigns and messages that inspire action Someone with a proactive, can do attitude, excellent time management skills and the ability to get things done in a fast paced setting A values driven professional who wants their work to make a genuine and lasting difference Why join us? Salary up to £55,000, depending on experience Early finish every Friday at 2pm Supportive, values driven and collaborative culture Senior leadership role with real influence and autonomy The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in people s lives How to apply To apply, please submit your CV along with a supporting statement outlining how your experience, skills, and values align with this role. We actively welcome applications from people with lived experience and from under represented communities. Closing date: 26 May 2026 at midday We may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. Please note: no recruitment agencies or third party applications, thank you. Our values Collaboration- Working closely with our residents, customers, locality and service users to understand and respond to their needs Caring- Caring for others and the environment Respectful- Treating people with respect Efficiency -Using resources effectively and efficiently
Apr 30, 2026
Full time
Summary: The Head of Engagement & Fundraising will play a pivotal role in driving the charity's mission forward by developing and implementing innovative fundraising strategies. This position is essential for enhancing community engagement and building lasting relationships with donors, ensuring the sustainability and growth of our initiatives in North Leeds, Yorkshire. The successful candidate will lead a dedicated team, fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence in fundraising efforts. Why This Role Matters As Head of Engagement & Fundraising, you ll be the strategic force behind the charity s mission developing and delivering an ambitious engagement and income generation strategy that strengthens long term sustainability. You ll lead a passionate team, champion the charity s voice across all channels, and build meaningful relationships with funders, partners, community groups and local networks. This is a rare opportunity to step into a senior role where your ideas, leadership and creativity will directly shape impact across the region. What You Will Do: Strategic fundraising growth Create and deliver a forward thinking fundraising strategy that increases and diversifies annual income. Marketing & engagement leadership Oversee all marketing activity across digital, social, PR, campaigns and events. Team development Coach, inspire and develop a high performing team across marketing and fundraising. Funding applications Lead and project manage compelling bids to trusts, foundations and grant making bodies. Stakeholder relationships Build trusted partnerships with funders, community groups, local networks and internal teams Who we re looking for We re looking for an experienced, values driven professional who combines strategic thinking with the ability to deliver in practice. You ll be: An experienced fundraising and engagement manager from the UK charity, social care or community sector A confident, inclusive leader with a coaching mindset and proven experience of managing and developing teams A strong grant writer with a successful track record of securing funding from trusts, foundations and grant making bodies A digitally savvy marketer with hands on experience across social media, email, CRM systems and online fundraising platforms A natural communicator and relationship builder who thrives in community focused environments A creative storyteller able to craft compelling campaigns and messages that inspire action Someone with a proactive, can do attitude, excellent time management skills and the ability to get things done in a fast paced setting A values driven professional who wants their work to make a genuine and lasting difference Why join us? Salary up to £55,000, depending on experience Early finish every Friday at 2pm Supportive, values driven and collaborative culture Senior leadership role with real influence and autonomy The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in people s lives How to apply To apply, please submit your CV along with a supporting statement outlining how your experience, skills, and values align with this role. We actively welcome applications from people with lived experience and from under represented communities. Closing date: 26 May 2026 at midday We may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. Please note: no recruitment agencies or third party applications, thank you. Our values Collaboration- Working closely with our residents, customers, locality and service users to understand and respond to their needs Caring- Caring for others and the environment Respectful- Treating people with respect Efficiency -Using resources effectively and efficiently
Bid Writer The Heritage Alliance Application Deadline: 22 May 2026 Fixed Term: 0.4 FTE (14 hours per week) for 6 months Start Date: June 2026 Salary: £33,000 FTE per annum, pro-rata (£6600 total for the contract period) Leave: 24 days FTE per annum pro-rata, in addition the Heritage Alliance Office closes between Christmas and New Year Line Manager: Head of Development and Membership Place of Work: The Heritage Alliance Office, Central London, EC4M (Flexible working arrangements can be considered) The Opportunity Are you an experienced bid writer looking for an intensive, focused role with a leading heritage organisation? We are seeking a skilled professional to join our "Creating Connections" project team for a targeted 6-month assignment. This role is part of The Heritage Alliance's NLHF-funded resilience project, specifically supporting Strand C: Future-proofing our charity. You will work with a pipeline of funding opportunities already developed by our professional fundraising consultant to secure vital long-term funding for our sector support activities. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced bid writer to make a significant impact in a short time-frame, working with high-quality prospects and supporting England's heritage sector through sustainable funding solutions. About The Role Key Tasks: Research & Development Conduct detailed research on prospective funders to tailor applications effectively Develop compelling case studies and evidence base to support funding applications Research and incorporate relevant sector data, impact statistics, and beneficiary testimonials Stay informed about current funding trends and opportunities in the heritage and charity sectors Identify additional funding opportunities that align with our strategic priorities Strategic Bid Writing Develop compelling funding applications to trusts, foundations, and grant-making bodies using an established pipeline of prospects Write high-quality proposals for long-term support of the Heritage Funding Directory Create applications for new sector-wide support programmes addressing skills needs and emerging challenges identified in our sector capability-building strategy Adapt proposals to different funder requirements, priorities, and application formats Work closely with the Head of Development to ensure applications align with organisational strateg Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration Work with a professional fundraising consultant to prioritise and progress pipeline opportunities Collaborate with the Heritage Alliance senior team to gather project information and organisational data Engage with relevant staff members to collect evidence, case studies, and impact data Coordinate with the Project Administrator and other team members to ensure consistency in messaging Liaise with potential funders as appropriate during the application process Project Support & Administration Maintain accurate records of all funding applications and their progress Manage application deadlines and submission processes Support the development of a sustainable fundraising strategy for post-project continuation Contribute to project reporting and evaluation activities Participate in project team meetings and provide updates on fundraising progress Key Competences: Experience: Essential: Proven track record of successful bid writing with demonstrable results in securing funding Experience writing applications to trusts, foundations, and statutory funders Strong background in the charity/not-for-profit sector with understanding of funding landscape Experience managing multiple applications simultaneously and meeting tight deadlines Knowledge of different application formats and funder requirements Desirable: Experience in the heritage, cultural, or arts sectors Previous work with membership organisations or sector support bodies Experience with capacity-building or infrastructure funding applications Knowledge of NLHF and other major heritage funders Experience working with professional fundraising consultants Understanding of digital heritage projects and online resource development Skills, Abilities and Knowledge: Essential: Exceptional written communication skills with ability to adapt tone and style for different audiences, and present detailed information clearly and concisely Strong research skills and ability to quickly understand complex organisational contexts Excellent project management skills with ability to prioritise and meet multiple deadlines High attention to detail and accuracy in application preparation Understanding of charity finance, governance, and impact measurement Ability to work independently and take initiative in a fast-paced environment Strong interpersonal skills for stakeholder engagement and collaboration Desirable: Knowledge of heritage sector challenges, funding landscape, and policy environment Understanding of digital transformation and accessibility requirements for online resources Experience with monitoring and evaluation frameworks Knowledge of social impact measurement and outcome reporting Familiarity with Data Protection legislation and compliance requirements Understanding of partnership working and collaborative funding approaches Application Process To apply, please submit a CV/resume detailing your qualifications and experiences together with a cover letter (to be pasted into the box labelled 'Anything else to mention'). All applications should be submitted through our WorkSmarter vacancy page by 22 May 2026. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted w/c 25 May to arrange interviews. We will also request that shortlisted candidates provide a portfolio of successful funding applications (anonymised as appropriate) demonstrating your track record and writing style. The Heritage Alliance is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. Thank you for considering a career at The Heritage Alliance. We look forward to receiving your application! About the Heritage Alliance Established in 2002, The Heritage Alliance represents the independent heritage movement in England. We have a unique role, promoting and championing the sector in all its diversity: We influence legislation and policy through our extensive links with Government, Parliament and Sector Networks We bring the sector together in our advocacy and working groups, events and publications We help our members grow through both member-only initiatives and broader sector support programmes with partners like the Chartered Institute of Fundraising, Media Trust and Clore Leadership. Our membership ranges from large bodies such as the National Trust, Historic Houses, Canal & River Trust to specialist charities and community organisations, across the breadth of sector, from museums, conservation, archaeology to science and construction.
Apr 30, 2026
Full time
Bid Writer The Heritage Alliance Application Deadline: 22 May 2026 Fixed Term: 0.4 FTE (14 hours per week) for 6 months Start Date: June 2026 Salary: £33,000 FTE per annum, pro-rata (£6600 total for the contract period) Leave: 24 days FTE per annum pro-rata, in addition the Heritage Alliance Office closes between Christmas and New Year Line Manager: Head of Development and Membership Place of Work: The Heritage Alliance Office, Central London, EC4M (Flexible working arrangements can be considered) The Opportunity Are you an experienced bid writer looking for an intensive, focused role with a leading heritage organisation? We are seeking a skilled professional to join our "Creating Connections" project team for a targeted 6-month assignment. This role is part of The Heritage Alliance's NLHF-funded resilience project, specifically supporting Strand C: Future-proofing our charity. You will work with a pipeline of funding opportunities already developed by our professional fundraising consultant to secure vital long-term funding for our sector support activities. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced bid writer to make a significant impact in a short time-frame, working with high-quality prospects and supporting England's heritage sector through sustainable funding solutions. About The Role Key Tasks: Research & Development Conduct detailed research on prospective funders to tailor applications effectively Develop compelling case studies and evidence base to support funding applications Research and incorporate relevant sector data, impact statistics, and beneficiary testimonials Stay informed about current funding trends and opportunities in the heritage and charity sectors Identify additional funding opportunities that align with our strategic priorities Strategic Bid Writing Develop compelling funding applications to trusts, foundations, and grant-making bodies using an established pipeline of prospects Write high-quality proposals for long-term support of the Heritage Funding Directory Create applications for new sector-wide support programmes addressing skills needs and emerging challenges identified in our sector capability-building strategy Adapt proposals to different funder requirements, priorities, and application formats Work closely with the Head of Development to ensure applications align with organisational strateg Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration Work with a professional fundraising consultant to prioritise and progress pipeline opportunities Collaborate with the Heritage Alliance senior team to gather project information and organisational data Engage with relevant staff members to collect evidence, case studies, and impact data Coordinate with the Project Administrator and other team members to ensure consistency in messaging Liaise with potential funders as appropriate during the application process Project Support & Administration Maintain accurate records of all funding applications and their progress Manage application deadlines and submission processes Support the development of a sustainable fundraising strategy for post-project continuation Contribute to project reporting and evaluation activities Participate in project team meetings and provide updates on fundraising progress Key Competences: Experience: Essential: Proven track record of successful bid writing with demonstrable results in securing funding Experience writing applications to trusts, foundations, and statutory funders Strong background in the charity/not-for-profit sector with understanding of funding landscape Experience managing multiple applications simultaneously and meeting tight deadlines Knowledge of different application formats and funder requirements Desirable: Experience in the heritage, cultural, or arts sectors Previous work with membership organisations or sector support bodies Experience with capacity-building or infrastructure funding applications Knowledge of NLHF and other major heritage funders Experience working with professional fundraising consultants Understanding of digital heritage projects and online resource development Skills, Abilities and Knowledge: Essential: Exceptional written communication skills with ability to adapt tone and style for different audiences, and present detailed information clearly and concisely Strong research skills and ability to quickly understand complex organisational contexts Excellent project management skills with ability to prioritise and meet multiple deadlines High attention to detail and accuracy in application preparation Understanding of charity finance, governance, and impact measurement Ability to work independently and take initiative in a fast-paced environment Strong interpersonal skills for stakeholder engagement and collaboration Desirable: Knowledge of heritage sector challenges, funding landscape, and policy environment Understanding of digital transformation and accessibility requirements for online resources Experience with monitoring and evaluation frameworks Knowledge of social impact measurement and outcome reporting Familiarity with Data Protection legislation and compliance requirements Understanding of partnership working and collaborative funding approaches Application Process To apply, please submit a CV/resume detailing your qualifications and experiences together with a cover letter (to be pasted into the box labelled 'Anything else to mention'). All applications should be submitted through our WorkSmarter vacancy page by 22 May 2026. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted w/c 25 May to arrange interviews. We will also request that shortlisted candidates provide a portfolio of successful funding applications (anonymised as appropriate) demonstrating your track record and writing style. The Heritage Alliance is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. Thank you for considering a career at The Heritage Alliance. We look forward to receiving your application! About the Heritage Alliance Established in 2002, The Heritage Alliance represents the independent heritage movement in England. We have a unique role, promoting and championing the sector in all its diversity: We influence legislation and policy through our extensive links with Government, Parliament and Sector Networks We bring the sector together in our advocacy and working groups, events and publications We help our members grow through both member-only initiatives and broader sector support programmes with partners like the Chartered Institute of Fundraising, Media Trust and Clore Leadership. Our membership ranges from large bodies such as the National Trust, Historic Houses, Canal & River Trust to specialist charities and community organisations, across the breadth of sector, from museums, conservation, archaeology to science and construction.
Stantec Consulting International Ltd.
Edinburgh, Midlothian
Overview We're looking for a talented Bid Manager to join our Central Bid Team, playing a key role in shaping and securing exciting opportunities across our Infrastructure and Buildings business. This is a fantastic opportunity to influence high-profile bids, work with diverse teams, and make a real impact on our continued growth and success. About the Role As a key member of the Central Bid Team, the Bid Manager plays a pivotal role in driving successful work winning across our Infrastructure and Buildings business. Working closely with the Senior Bid Manager and guided by the Head of Bids, they bring enthusiasm and a proactive mindset, as well as structure and creativity to every opportunity. This role offers the chance to shape and influence a diverse portfolio of regional and national bids across both public and private sectors in the UK. With a collaborative and solutions-focused approach, the Bid Manager provides a responsive, adaptable service building strong relationships, elevating bid quality, and helping position us for success in a highly competitive market. The Bid Manager leads bids end-to-end, driving momentum throughout the tender lifecycle and partnering closely with the Bid Director to shape compelling, winning solutions. They challenge and support business leads and technical SMEs to think strategically, sharpen value propositions, and deliver high-quality, client-focused submissions. With a strong focus on rigour and consistency, the Bid Manager ensures best practice processes are embedded and global governance requirements met at every stage from pre-bid through to submission and beyond. This includes managing EOIs, SQs, ITTs, and supporting impactful interview and presentation stages. They also play a key role in supporting national frameworks and associated call-off and mini-competition tenders, where precision, compliance, and disciplined bid management are essential to success. Your Impact Pre-Bid: Familiarise self with the client portal for bid release and upload protocols Work with the business leads to ensure Client Relationship Management (CRM) tool entries are accurate, and reflect the correct bid status - to aid global and central reporting Drive discussions on teaming or supply chain partners to ensure key decisions are made Follow global governance processes throughout decision stages Capture Proposition/Win Themes prior to Kick-off Work with assigned Bid Writer to establish if a bid writing style guide, or delivery of a bespoke bid writing masterclass for question owners would be beneficial Throughout the Bid: Organise for or download tender documents and distribute to core bid team members Ensure all client documentation, contract, specification, and tender documents have been received, read, and understood by you ready for cascade Digest and understand the question/scoring mechanisms Drive the Go/No Go Assessment meeting with Bid Director(s) and business leads Analyse client requirements, deliverables, defined deadlines and question owners with the Bid Director - build the bid programme Collaborate with designated bid team to establish wider analysis of the tender documentation to uncover what is important to this client and agree our discriminators, USPs and added value points Diarise, facilitate and lead the Bid Kick-off meeting Agree structure of response template Create templates including CVs and case studies Consider resource needed for bid writing and graphics and visuals e.g. org charts or infographics, and engage with Central Bid Team to evaluate and secure resource Create and manage the collaborative working platform e.g. SharePoint / Teams - ensuringfolder structures and version control is adhered to Consider required logistics for face-to-face workshops and meetings and book accordingly Work with Bid Director and Commercial Manager and relevant technical leads to gather and issue any clarifications required to the client Proactively drive actions across the team of contributors against the Bid Plan Own and update the Bid Plan, highlighting interdependencies. Monitor and report on progress weekly to the wider bid team Ensure commercial and contracts information is extracted and sent to the appropriate teams for prompt action. Consider and factor in any Service Level Agreements in place for some support functions Monitor client portal and disseminate and communicate client tender clarifications. Facilitate appropriate response actions Manage and facilitate Storyboard workshops Work with Bid Writer to identify key areas that authors may need support on Prepare and format proposal documents in line with Stantec brand and specific bid brand (MS Word/PowerPoint or Adobe InDesign) ensuring they are of a high and consistent quality Ensure documents are visually appealing making best use of space and ensuring content meets the guidelines and restrictions set by the client Create and help source visual graphics to complement our responses Source relevant images for bid/presentation covers and project profiles Manage the bid writing, collation, and review programme (e.g. aligning the bid strategy throughout the reviews) Organise meetings, issue clear instructions and diarise placeholders to all reviewers and question owners. Consolidate all comments and feedback and ensure version control is strictly adhered to throughout Drive solution development discussions, reminding contributors what is important to the client, e.g. discriminators, USPs and our added value points Engage with the Commercial Manager to ensure the development of the commercial submission includes input from the Bid Director Take the lead in ensuring content is compliant, quality checked and ready for upload Ensure all content is checked and ready for upload e.g. fact checked, cross-referenced, figures captioned, spelling, grammar, navigation etc. Involve Bid Writer, where relevant. Close out any actions from commercial sign off meeting with the Bid Director Upload the submission ensuring compliance checklist is followed Follow CRM guidance with reference to submitted bids Post Bid: Monitor portal and act promptly on actions and any further clarifications or requests for information from the client Prepare for, and agree with Bid Director, who will lead further negotiations e.g. interviews Lead and manage an internal lesson learned workshop with wider bid team and disseminate feedback. Record and share lessons learned and best practice Engage with Central Bid Team to capture any new content for the Content Library Analyse and cascade any client feedback Schedule a formal client debrief meeting About You Experience in a previous bidding/business development role Understanding of the bid process and the dynamics of a bid team Strong time and project management skills with ability to prioritise Problem solving and lessons-learnt attitude Experience with electronic portals Ability to work collaboratively with both internal and external clients Excellent communication skills, written and verbal Advanced Microsoft skills e.g. Office 365 Previous experience in Adobe Creative Cloud, InDesign and Illustrator would be advantageous, as well as creative flair and an interest in infographic design A diligent, thorough approach with keen attention to detail Ability to work well under pressure and manage multiple conflicting deadlines A self-starter with a 'can do' attitude Must be flexible around working hours (when required) to support strict bid timetables Key Stakeholders Head of Bids Senior Bid Manager Wider Central Bid Team Bid Directors (assigned by business) Contributors/Question owners (assigned by business) Internal Subject Matter Experts (Lead Technical Authors) National Discipline Directors, Regional Business Leads Strategic Improvement teams e.g. Public & Private Sector, Frameworks Lead, Strategic Pursuit Director Commercial Managers Bid Reviewers Legal/Contracts/Risk Team Functional Service teams External Joint Venture Partners & sub-consultants Why Join Us We put people first: We're proud of our friendly, inclusive and collaborative environment where everyone feels valued and driven to succeed. We are driven to achieve: Named in the top 50 companies to work by Glassdoor 2025. Recognised by Corporate Knights as one of the world's top 10 most sustainable companies 2025. Named 'Best Place to Work' and 'International Consulting Firm of the Year' at the NCE Awards 2024. We do what is right: Industry leading training and development as well as paid for professional subscriptions. A professional progression plan, supporting you to become chartered with ICE. We are better together: A supportive and collaborative team environment and Early Careers peer group and wider ERG network (see more on our ERGs here: Stantec Employee Resource Groups) Growth: We're on an exciting growth journey across the UK & Ireland - we want you to be part of it! Great Benefits: Competitive salary, bonus schemes, enhanced pension plan, annual leave with the option to buy/sell additional days, private medical insurance . click apply for full job details
Apr 30, 2026
Full time
Overview We're looking for a talented Bid Manager to join our Central Bid Team, playing a key role in shaping and securing exciting opportunities across our Infrastructure and Buildings business. This is a fantastic opportunity to influence high-profile bids, work with diverse teams, and make a real impact on our continued growth and success. About the Role As a key member of the Central Bid Team, the Bid Manager plays a pivotal role in driving successful work winning across our Infrastructure and Buildings business. Working closely with the Senior Bid Manager and guided by the Head of Bids, they bring enthusiasm and a proactive mindset, as well as structure and creativity to every opportunity. This role offers the chance to shape and influence a diverse portfolio of regional and national bids across both public and private sectors in the UK. With a collaborative and solutions-focused approach, the Bid Manager provides a responsive, adaptable service building strong relationships, elevating bid quality, and helping position us for success in a highly competitive market. The Bid Manager leads bids end-to-end, driving momentum throughout the tender lifecycle and partnering closely with the Bid Director to shape compelling, winning solutions. They challenge and support business leads and technical SMEs to think strategically, sharpen value propositions, and deliver high-quality, client-focused submissions. With a strong focus on rigour and consistency, the Bid Manager ensures best practice processes are embedded and global governance requirements met at every stage from pre-bid through to submission and beyond. This includes managing EOIs, SQs, ITTs, and supporting impactful interview and presentation stages. They also play a key role in supporting national frameworks and associated call-off and mini-competition tenders, where precision, compliance, and disciplined bid management are essential to success. Your Impact Pre-Bid: Familiarise self with the client portal for bid release and upload protocols Work with the business leads to ensure Client Relationship Management (CRM) tool entries are accurate, and reflect the correct bid status - to aid global and central reporting Drive discussions on teaming or supply chain partners to ensure key decisions are made Follow global governance processes throughout decision stages Capture Proposition/Win Themes prior to Kick-off Work with assigned Bid Writer to establish if a bid writing style guide, or delivery of a bespoke bid writing masterclass for question owners would be beneficial Throughout the Bid: Organise for or download tender documents and distribute to core bid team members Ensure all client documentation, contract, specification, and tender documents have been received, read, and understood by you ready for cascade Digest and understand the question/scoring mechanisms Drive the Go/No Go Assessment meeting with Bid Director(s) and business leads Analyse client requirements, deliverables, defined deadlines and question owners with the Bid Director - build the bid programme Collaborate with designated bid team to establish wider analysis of the tender documentation to uncover what is important to this client and agree our discriminators, USPs and added value points Diarise, facilitate and lead the Bid Kick-off meeting Agree structure of response template Create templates including CVs and case studies Consider resource needed for bid writing and graphics and visuals e.g. org charts or infographics, and engage with Central Bid Team to evaluate and secure resource Create and manage the collaborative working platform e.g. SharePoint / Teams - ensuringfolder structures and version control is adhered to Consider required logistics for face-to-face workshops and meetings and book accordingly Work with Bid Director and Commercial Manager and relevant technical leads to gather and issue any clarifications required to the client Proactively drive actions across the team of contributors against the Bid Plan Own and update the Bid Plan, highlighting interdependencies. Monitor and report on progress weekly to the wider bid team Ensure commercial and contracts information is extracted and sent to the appropriate teams for prompt action. Consider and factor in any Service Level Agreements in place for some support functions Monitor client portal and disseminate and communicate client tender clarifications. Facilitate appropriate response actions Manage and facilitate Storyboard workshops Work with Bid Writer to identify key areas that authors may need support on Prepare and format proposal documents in line with Stantec brand and specific bid brand (MS Word/PowerPoint or Adobe InDesign) ensuring they are of a high and consistent quality Ensure documents are visually appealing making best use of space and ensuring content meets the guidelines and restrictions set by the client Create and help source visual graphics to complement our responses Source relevant images for bid/presentation covers and project profiles Manage the bid writing, collation, and review programme (e.g. aligning the bid strategy throughout the reviews) Organise meetings, issue clear instructions and diarise placeholders to all reviewers and question owners. Consolidate all comments and feedback and ensure version control is strictly adhered to throughout Drive solution development discussions, reminding contributors what is important to the client, e.g. discriminators, USPs and our added value points Engage with the Commercial Manager to ensure the development of the commercial submission includes input from the Bid Director Take the lead in ensuring content is compliant, quality checked and ready for upload Ensure all content is checked and ready for upload e.g. fact checked, cross-referenced, figures captioned, spelling, grammar, navigation etc. Involve Bid Writer, where relevant. Close out any actions from commercial sign off meeting with the Bid Director Upload the submission ensuring compliance checklist is followed Follow CRM guidance with reference to submitted bids Post Bid: Monitor portal and act promptly on actions and any further clarifications or requests for information from the client Prepare for, and agree with Bid Director, who will lead further negotiations e.g. interviews Lead and manage an internal lesson learned workshop with wider bid team and disseminate feedback. Record and share lessons learned and best practice Engage with Central Bid Team to capture any new content for the Content Library Analyse and cascade any client feedback Schedule a formal client debrief meeting About You Experience in a previous bidding/business development role Understanding of the bid process and the dynamics of a bid team Strong time and project management skills with ability to prioritise Problem solving and lessons-learnt attitude Experience with electronic portals Ability to work collaboratively with both internal and external clients Excellent communication skills, written and verbal Advanced Microsoft skills e.g. Office 365 Previous experience in Adobe Creative Cloud, InDesign and Illustrator would be advantageous, as well as creative flair and an interest in infographic design A diligent, thorough approach with keen attention to detail Ability to work well under pressure and manage multiple conflicting deadlines A self-starter with a 'can do' attitude Must be flexible around working hours (when required) to support strict bid timetables Key Stakeholders Head of Bids Senior Bid Manager Wider Central Bid Team Bid Directors (assigned by business) Contributors/Question owners (assigned by business) Internal Subject Matter Experts (Lead Technical Authors) National Discipline Directors, Regional Business Leads Strategic Improvement teams e.g. Public & Private Sector, Frameworks Lead, Strategic Pursuit Director Commercial Managers Bid Reviewers Legal/Contracts/Risk Team Functional Service teams External Joint Venture Partners & sub-consultants Why Join Us We put people first: We're proud of our friendly, inclusive and collaborative environment where everyone feels valued and driven to succeed. We are driven to achieve: Named in the top 50 companies to work by Glassdoor 2025. Recognised by Corporate Knights as one of the world's top 10 most sustainable companies 2025. Named 'Best Place to Work' and 'International Consulting Firm of the Year' at the NCE Awards 2024. We do what is right: Industry leading training and development as well as paid for professional subscriptions. A professional progression plan, supporting you to become chartered with ICE. We are better together: A supportive and collaborative team environment and Early Careers peer group and wider ERG network (see more on our ERGs here: Stantec Employee Resource Groups) Growth: We're on an exciting growth journey across the UK & Ireland - we want you to be part of it! Great Benefits: Competitive salary, bonus schemes, enhanced pension plan, annual leave with the option to buy/sell additional days, private medical insurance . click apply for full job details
Stantec Consulting International Ltd.
Cardiff, South Glamorgan
Overview We're looking for a talented Bid Manager to join our Central Bid Team, playing a key role in shaping and securing exciting opportunities across our Infrastructure and Buildings business. This is a fantastic opportunity to influence high-profile bids, work with diverse teams, and make a real impact on our continued growth and success. About the Role As a key member of the Central Bid Team, the Bid Manager plays a pivotal role in driving successful work winning across our Infrastructure and Buildings business. Working closely with the Senior Bid Manager and guided by the Head of Bids, they bring enthusiasm and a proactive mindset, as well as structure and creativity to every opportunity. This role offers the chance to shape and influence a diverse portfolio of regional and national bids across both public and private sectors in the UK. With a collaborative and solutions-focused approach, the Bid Manager provides a responsive, adaptable service building strong relationships, elevating bid quality, and helping position us for success in a highly competitive market. The Bid Manager leads bids end-to-end, driving momentum throughout the tender lifecycle and partnering closely with the Bid Director to shape compelling, winning solutions. They challenge and support business leads and technical SMEs to think strategically, sharpen value propositions, and deliver high-quality, client-focused submissions. With a strong focus on rigour and consistency, the Bid Manager ensures best practice processes are embedded and global governance requirements met at every stage from pre-bid through to submission and beyond. This includes managing EOIs, SQs, ITTs, and supporting impactful interview and presentation stages. They also play a key role in supporting national frameworks and associated call-off and mini-competition tenders, where precision, compliance, and disciplined bid management are essential to success. Your Impact Pre-Bid: Familiarise self with the client portal for bid release and upload protocols Work with the business leads to ensure Client Relationship Management (CRM) tool entries are accurate, and reflect the correct bid status - to aid global and central reporting Drive discussions on teaming or supply chain partners to ensure key decisions are made Follow global governance processes throughout decision stages Capture Proposition/Win Themes prior to Kick-off Work with assigned Bid Writer to establish if a bid writing style guide, or delivery of a bespoke bid writing masterclass for question owners would be beneficial Throughout the Bid: Organise for or download tender documents and distribute to core bid team members Ensure all client documentation, contract, specification, and tender documents have been received, read, and understood by you ready for cascade Digest and understand the question/scoring mechanisms Drive the Go/No Go Assessment meeting with Bid Director(s) and business leads Analyse client requirements, deliverables, defined deadlines and question owners with the Bid Director - build the bid programme Collaborate with designated bid team to establish wider analysis of the tender documentation to uncover what is important to this client and agree our discriminators, USPs and added value points Diarise, facilitate and lead the Bid Kick-off meeting Agree structure of response template Create templates including CVs and case studies Consider resource needed for bid writing and graphics and visuals e.g. org charts or infographics, and engage with Central Bid Team to evaluate and secure resource Create and manage the collaborative working platform e.g. SharePoint / Teams - ensuringfolder structures and version control is adhered to Consider required logistics for face-to-face workshops and meetings and book accordingly Work with Bid Director and Commercial Manager and relevant technical leads to gather and issue any clarifications required to the client Proactively drive actions across the team of contributors against the Bid Plan Own and update the Bid Plan, highlighting interdependencies. Monitor and report on progress weekly to the wider bid team Ensure commercial and contracts information is extracted and sent to the appropriate teams for prompt action. Consider and factor in any Service Level Agreements in place for some support functions Monitor client portal and disseminate and communicate client tender clarifications. Facilitate appropriate response actions Manage and facilitate Storyboard workshops Work with Bid Writer to identify key areas that authors may need support on Prepare and format proposal documents in line with Stantec brand and specific bid brand (MS Word/PowerPoint or Adobe InDesign) ensuring they are of a high and consistent quality Ensure documents are visually appealing making best use of space and ensuring content meets the guidelines and restrictions set by the client Create and help source visual graphics to complement our responses Source relevant images for bid/presentation covers and project profiles Manage the bid writing, collation, and review programme (e.g. aligning the bid strategy throughout the reviews) Organise meetings, issue clear instructions and diarise placeholders to all reviewers and question owners. Consolidate all comments and feedback and ensure version control is strictly adhered to throughout Drive solution development discussions, reminding contributors what is important to the client, e.g. discriminators, USPs and our added value points Engage with the Commercial Manager to ensure the development of the commercial submission includes input from the Bid Director Take the lead in ensuring content is compliant, quality checked and ready for upload Ensure all content is checked and ready for upload e.g. fact checked, cross-referenced, figures captioned, spelling, grammar, navigation etc. Involve Bid Writer, where relevant. Close out any actions from commercial sign off meeting with the Bid Director Upload the submission ensuring compliance checklist is followed Follow CRM guidance with reference to submitted bids Post Bid: Monitor portal and act promptly on actions and any further clarifications or requests for information from the client Prepare for, and agree with Bid Director, who will lead further negotiations e.g. interviews Lead and manage an internal lesson learned workshop with wider bid team and disseminate feedback. Record and share lessons learned and best practice Engage with Central Bid Team to capture any new content for the Content Library Analyse and cascade any client feedback Schedule a formal client debrief meeting About You Experience in a previous bidding/business development role Understanding of the bid process and the dynamics of a bid team Strong time and project management skills with ability to prioritise Problem solving and lessons-learnt attitude Experience with electronic portals Ability to work collaboratively with both internal and external clients Excellent communication skills, written and verbal Advanced Microsoft skills e.g. Office 365 Previous experience in Adobe Creative Cloud, InDesign and Illustrator would be advantageous, as well as creative flair and an interest in infographic design A diligent, thorough approach with keen attention to detail Ability to work well under pressure and manage multiple conflicting deadlines A self-starter with a 'can do' attitude Must be flexible around working hours (when required) to support strict bid timetables Key Stakeholders Head of Bids Senior Bid Manager Wider Central Bid Team Bid Directors (assigned by business) Contributors/Question owners (assigned by business) Internal Subject Matter Experts (Lead Technical Authors) National Discipline Directors, Regional Business Leads Strategic Improvement teams e.g. Public & Private Sector, Frameworks Lead, Strategic Pursuit Director Commercial Managers Bid Reviewers Legal/Contracts/Risk Team Functional Service teams External Joint Venture Partners & sub-consultants Why Join Us We put people first: We're proud of our friendly, inclusive and collaborative environment where everyone feels valued and driven to succeed. We are driven to achieve: Named in the top 50 companies to work by Glassdoor 2025. Recognised by Corporate Knights as one of the world's top 10 most sustainable companies 2025. Named 'Best Place to Work' and 'International Consulting Firm of the Year' at the NCE Awards 2024. We do what is right: Industry leading training and development as well as paid for professional subscriptions. A professional progression plan, supporting you to become chartered with ICE. We are better together: A supportive and collaborative team environment and Early Careers peer group and wider ERG network (see more on our ERGs here: Stantec Employee Resource Groups) Growth: We're on an exciting growth journey across the UK & Ireland - we want you to be part of it! Great Benefits: Competitive salary, bonus schemes, enhanced pension plan, annual leave with the option to buy/sell additional days, private medical insurance . click apply for full job details
Apr 30, 2026
Full time
Overview We're looking for a talented Bid Manager to join our Central Bid Team, playing a key role in shaping and securing exciting opportunities across our Infrastructure and Buildings business. This is a fantastic opportunity to influence high-profile bids, work with diverse teams, and make a real impact on our continued growth and success. About the Role As a key member of the Central Bid Team, the Bid Manager plays a pivotal role in driving successful work winning across our Infrastructure and Buildings business. Working closely with the Senior Bid Manager and guided by the Head of Bids, they bring enthusiasm and a proactive mindset, as well as structure and creativity to every opportunity. This role offers the chance to shape and influence a diverse portfolio of regional and national bids across both public and private sectors in the UK. With a collaborative and solutions-focused approach, the Bid Manager provides a responsive, adaptable service building strong relationships, elevating bid quality, and helping position us for success in a highly competitive market. The Bid Manager leads bids end-to-end, driving momentum throughout the tender lifecycle and partnering closely with the Bid Director to shape compelling, winning solutions. They challenge and support business leads and technical SMEs to think strategically, sharpen value propositions, and deliver high-quality, client-focused submissions. With a strong focus on rigour and consistency, the Bid Manager ensures best practice processes are embedded and global governance requirements met at every stage from pre-bid through to submission and beyond. This includes managing EOIs, SQs, ITTs, and supporting impactful interview and presentation stages. They also play a key role in supporting national frameworks and associated call-off and mini-competition tenders, where precision, compliance, and disciplined bid management are essential to success. Your Impact Pre-Bid: Familiarise self with the client portal for bid release and upload protocols Work with the business leads to ensure Client Relationship Management (CRM) tool entries are accurate, and reflect the correct bid status - to aid global and central reporting Drive discussions on teaming or supply chain partners to ensure key decisions are made Follow global governance processes throughout decision stages Capture Proposition/Win Themes prior to Kick-off Work with assigned Bid Writer to establish if a bid writing style guide, or delivery of a bespoke bid writing masterclass for question owners would be beneficial Throughout the Bid: Organise for or download tender documents and distribute to core bid team members Ensure all client documentation, contract, specification, and tender documents have been received, read, and understood by you ready for cascade Digest and understand the question/scoring mechanisms Drive the Go/No Go Assessment meeting with Bid Director(s) and business leads Analyse client requirements, deliverables, defined deadlines and question owners with the Bid Director - build the bid programme Collaborate with designated bid team to establish wider analysis of the tender documentation to uncover what is important to this client and agree our discriminators, USPs and added value points Diarise, facilitate and lead the Bid Kick-off meeting Agree structure of response template Create templates including CVs and case studies Consider resource needed for bid writing and graphics and visuals e.g. org charts or infographics, and engage with Central Bid Team to evaluate and secure resource Create and manage the collaborative working platform e.g. SharePoint / Teams - ensuringfolder structures and version control is adhered to Consider required logistics for face-to-face workshops and meetings and book accordingly Work with Bid Director and Commercial Manager and relevant technical leads to gather and issue any clarifications required to the client Proactively drive actions across the team of contributors against the Bid Plan Own and update the Bid Plan, highlighting interdependencies. Monitor and report on progress weekly to the wider bid team Ensure commercial and contracts information is extracted and sent to the appropriate teams for prompt action. Consider and factor in any Service Level Agreements in place for some support functions Monitor client portal and disseminate and communicate client tender clarifications. Facilitate appropriate response actions Manage and facilitate Storyboard workshops Work with Bid Writer to identify key areas that authors may need support on Prepare and format proposal documents in line with Stantec brand and specific bid brand (MS Word/PowerPoint or Adobe InDesign) ensuring they are of a high and consistent quality Ensure documents are visually appealing making best use of space and ensuring content meets the guidelines and restrictions set by the client Create and help source visual graphics to complement our responses Source relevant images for bid/presentation covers and project profiles Manage the bid writing, collation, and review programme (e.g. aligning the bid strategy throughout the reviews) Organise meetings, issue clear instructions and diarise placeholders to all reviewers and question owners. Consolidate all comments and feedback and ensure version control is strictly adhered to throughout Drive solution development discussions, reminding contributors what is important to the client, e.g. discriminators, USPs and our added value points Engage with the Commercial Manager to ensure the development of the commercial submission includes input from the Bid Director Take the lead in ensuring content is compliant, quality checked and ready for upload Ensure all content is checked and ready for upload e.g. fact checked, cross-referenced, figures captioned, spelling, grammar, navigation etc. Involve Bid Writer, where relevant. Close out any actions from commercial sign off meeting with the Bid Director Upload the submission ensuring compliance checklist is followed Follow CRM guidance with reference to submitted bids Post Bid: Monitor portal and act promptly on actions and any further clarifications or requests for information from the client Prepare for, and agree with Bid Director, who will lead further negotiations e.g. interviews Lead and manage an internal lesson learned workshop with wider bid team and disseminate feedback. Record and share lessons learned and best practice Engage with Central Bid Team to capture any new content for the Content Library Analyse and cascade any client feedback Schedule a formal client debrief meeting About You Experience in a previous bidding/business development role Understanding of the bid process and the dynamics of a bid team Strong time and project management skills with ability to prioritise Problem solving and lessons-learnt attitude Experience with electronic portals Ability to work collaboratively with both internal and external clients Excellent communication skills, written and verbal Advanced Microsoft skills e.g. Office 365 Previous experience in Adobe Creative Cloud, InDesign and Illustrator would be advantageous, as well as creative flair and an interest in infographic design A diligent, thorough approach with keen attention to detail Ability to work well under pressure and manage multiple conflicting deadlines A self-starter with a 'can do' attitude Must be flexible around working hours (when required) to support strict bid timetables Key Stakeholders Head of Bids Senior Bid Manager Wider Central Bid Team Bid Directors (assigned by business) Contributors/Question owners (assigned by business) Internal Subject Matter Experts (Lead Technical Authors) National Discipline Directors, Regional Business Leads Strategic Improvement teams e.g. Public & Private Sector, Frameworks Lead, Strategic Pursuit Director Commercial Managers Bid Reviewers Legal/Contracts/Risk Team Functional Service teams External Joint Venture Partners & sub-consultants Why Join Us We put people first: We're proud of our friendly, inclusive and collaborative environment where everyone feels valued and driven to succeed. We are driven to achieve: Named in the top 50 companies to work by Glassdoor 2025. Recognised by Corporate Knights as one of the world's top 10 most sustainable companies 2025. Named 'Best Place to Work' and 'International Consulting Firm of the Year' at the NCE Awards 2024. We do what is right: Industry leading training and development as well as paid for professional subscriptions. A professional progression plan, supporting you to become chartered with ICE. We are better together: A supportive and collaborative team environment and Early Careers peer group and wider ERG network (see more on our ERGs here: Stantec Employee Resource Groups) Growth: We're on an exciting growth journey across the UK & Ireland - we want you to be part of it! Great Benefits: Competitive salary, bonus schemes, enhanced pension plan, annual leave with the option to buy/sell additional days, private medical insurance . click apply for full job details
Stantec Consulting International Ltd.
City, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Overview We're looking for a talented Bid Manager to join our Central Bid Team, playing a key role in shaping and securing exciting opportunities across our Infrastructure and Buildings business. This is a fantastic opportunity to influence high-profile bids, work with diverse teams, and make a real impact on our continued growth and success. About the Role As a key member of the Central Bid Team, the Bid Manager plays a pivotal role in driving successful work winning across our Infrastructure and Buildings business. Working closely with the Senior Bid Manager and guided by the Head of Bids, they bring enthusiasm and a proactive mindset, as well as structure and creativity to every opportunity. This role offers the chance to shape and influence a diverse portfolio of regional and national bids across both public and private sectors in the UK. With a collaborative and solutions-focused approach, the Bid Manager provides a responsive, adaptable service building strong relationships, elevating bid quality, and helping position us for success in a highly competitive market. The Bid Manager leads bids end-to-end, driving momentum throughout the tender lifecycle and partnering closely with the Bid Director to shape compelling, winning solutions. They challenge and support business leads and technical SMEs to think strategically, sharpen value propositions, and deliver high-quality, client-focused submissions. With a strong focus on rigour and consistency, the Bid Manager ensures best practice processes are embedded and global governance requirements met at every stage from pre-bid through to submission and beyond. This includes managing EOIs, SQs, ITTs, and supporting impactful interview and presentation stages. They also play a key role in supporting national frameworks and associated call-off and mini-competition tenders, where precision, compliance, and disciplined bid management are essential to success. Your Impact Pre-Bid: Familiarise self with the client portal for bid release and upload protocols Work with the business leads to ensure Client Relationship Management (CRM) tool entries are accurate, and reflect the correct bid status - to aid global and central reporting Drive discussions on teaming or supply chain partners to ensure key decisions are made Follow global governance processes throughout decision stages Capture Proposition/Win Themes prior to Kick-off Work with assigned Bid Writer to establish if a bid writing style guide, or delivery of a bespoke bid writing masterclass for question owners would be beneficial Throughout the Bid: Organise for or download tender documents and distribute to core bid team members Ensure all client documentation, contract, specification, and tender documents have been received, read, and understood by you ready for cascade Digest and understand the question/scoring mechanisms Drive the Go/No Go Assessment meeting with Bid Director(s) and business leads Analyse client requirements, deliverables, defined deadlines and question owners with the Bid Director - build the bid programme Collaborate with designated bid team to establish wider analysis of the tender documentation to uncover what is important to this client and agree our discriminators, USPs and added value points Diarise, facilitate and lead the Bid Kick-off meeting Agree structure of response template Create templates including CVs and case studies Consider resource needed for bid writing and graphics and visuals e.g. org charts or infographics, and engage with Central Bid Team to evaluate and secure resource Create and manage the collaborative working platform e.g. SharePoint / Teams - ensuringfolder structures and version control is adhered to Consider required logistics for face-to-face workshops and meetings and book accordingly Work with Bid Director and Commercial Manager and relevant technical leads to gather and issue any clarifications required to the client Proactively drive actions across the team of contributors against the Bid Plan Own and update the Bid Plan, highlighting interdependencies. Monitor and report on progress weekly to the wider bid team Ensure commercial and contracts information is extracted and sent to the appropriate teams for prompt action. Consider and factor in any Service Level Agreements in place for some support functions Monitor client portal and disseminate and communicate client tender clarifications. Facilitate appropriate response actions Manage and facilitate Storyboard workshops Work with Bid Writer to identify key areas that authors may need support on Prepare and format proposal documents in line with Stantec brand and specific bid brand (MS Word/PowerPoint or Adobe InDesign) ensuring they are of a high and consistent quality Ensure documents are visually appealing making best use of space and ensuring content meets the guidelines and restrictions set by the client Create and help source visual graphics to complement our responses Source relevant images for bid/presentation covers and project profiles Manage the bid writing, collation, and review programme (e.g. aligning the bid strategy throughout the reviews) Organise meetings, issue clear instructions and diarise placeholders to all reviewers and question owners. Consolidate all comments and feedback and ensure version control is strictly adhered to throughout Drive solution development discussions, reminding contributors what is important to the client, e.g. discriminators, USPs and our added value points Engage with the Commercial Manager to ensure the development of the commercial submission includes input from the Bid Director Take the lead in ensuring content is compliant, quality checked and ready for upload Ensure all content is checked and ready for upload e.g. fact checked, cross-referenced, figures captioned, spelling, grammar, navigation etc. Involve Bid Writer, where relevant. Close out any actions from commercial sign off meeting with the Bid Director Upload the submission ensuring compliance checklist is followed Follow CRM guidance with reference to submitted bids Post Bid: Monitor portal and act promptly on actions and any further clarifications or requests for information from the client Prepare for, and agree with Bid Director, who will lead further negotiations e.g. interviews Lead and manage an internal lesson learned workshop with wider bid team and disseminate feedback. Record and share lessons learned and best practice Engage with Central Bid Team to capture any new content for the Content Library Analyse and cascade any client feedback Schedule a formal client debrief meeting About You Experience in a previous bidding/business development role Understanding of the bid process and the dynamics of a bid team Strong time and project management skills with ability to prioritise Problem solving and lessons-learnt attitude Experience with electronic portals Ability to work collaboratively with both internal and external clients Excellent communication skills, written and verbal Advanced Microsoft skills e.g. Office 365 Previous experience in Adobe Creative Cloud, InDesign and Illustrator would be advantageous, as well as creative flair and an interest in infographic design A diligent, thorough approach with keen attention to detail Ability to work well under pressure and manage multiple conflicting deadlines A self-starter with a 'can do' attitude Must be flexible around working hours (when required) to support strict bid timetables Key Stakeholders Head of Bids Senior Bid Manager Wider Central Bid Team Bid Directors (assigned by business) Contributors/Question owners (assigned by business) Internal Subject Matter Experts (Lead Technical Authors) National Discipline Directors, Regional Business Leads Strategic Improvement teams e.g. Public & Private Sector, Frameworks Lead, Strategic Pursuit Director Commercial Managers Bid Reviewers Legal/Contracts/Risk Team Functional Service teams External Joint Venture Partners & sub-consultants Why Join Us We put people first: We're proud of our friendly, inclusive and collaborative environment where everyone feels valued and driven to succeed. We are driven to achieve: Named in the top 50 companies to work by Glassdoor 2025. Recognised by Corporate Knights as one of the world's top 10 most sustainable companies 2025. Named 'Best Place to Work' and 'International Consulting Firm of the Year' at the NCE Awards 2024. We do what is right: Industry leading training and development as well as paid for professional subscriptions. A professional progression plan, supporting you to become chartered with ICE. We are better together: A supportive and collaborative team environment and Early Careers peer group and wider ERG network (see more on our ERGs here: Stantec Employee Resource Groups) Growth: We're on an exciting growth journey across the UK & Ireland - we want you to be part of it! Great Benefits: Competitive salary, bonus schemes, enhanced pension plan, annual leave with the option to buy/sell additional days, private medical insurance . click apply for full job details
Apr 30, 2026
Full time
Overview We're looking for a talented Bid Manager to join our Central Bid Team, playing a key role in shaping and securing exciting opportunities across our Infrastructure and Buildings business. This is a fantastic opportunity to influence high-profile bids, work with diverse teams, and make a real impact on our continued growth and success. About the Role As a key member of the Central Bid Team, the Bid Manager plays a pivotal role in driving successful work winning across our Infrastructure and Buildings business. Working closely with the Senior Bid Manager and guided by the Head of Bids, they bring enthusiasm and a proactive mindset, as well as structure and creativity to every opportunity. This role offers the chance to shape and influence a diverse portfolio of regional and national bids across both public and private sectors in the UK. With a collaborative and solutions-focused approach, the Bid Manager provides a responsive, adaptable service building strong relationships, elevating bid quality, and helping position us for success in a highly competitive market. The Bid Manager leads bids end-to-end, driving momentum throughout the tender lifecycle and partnering closely with the Bid Director to shape compelling, winning solutions. They challenge and support business leads and technical SMEs to think strategically, sharpen value propositions, and deliver high-quality, client-focused submissions. With a strong focus on rigour and consistency, the Bid Manager ensures best practice processes are embedded and global governance requirements met at every stage from pre-bid through to submission and beyond. This includes managing EOIs, SQs, ITTs, and supporting impactful interview and presentation stages. They also play a key role in supporting national frameworks and associated call-off and mini-competition tenders, where precision, compliance, and disciplined bid management are essential to success. Your Impact Pre-Bid: Familiarise self with the client portal for bid release and upload protocols Work with the business leads to ensure Client Relationship Management (CRM) tool entries are accurate, and reflect the correct bid status - to aid global and central reporting Drive discussions on teaming or supply chain partners to ensure key decisions are made Follow global governance processes throughout decision stages Capture Proposition/Win Themes prior to Kick-off Work with assigned Bid Writer to establish if a bid writing style guide, or delivery of a bespoke bid writing masterclass for question owners would be beneficial Throughout the Bid: Organise for or download tender documents and distribute to core bid team members Ensure all client documentation, contract, specification, and tender documents have been received, read, and understood by you ready for cascade Digest and understand the question/scoring mechanisms Drive the Go/No Go Assessment meeting with Bid Director(s) and business leads Analyse client requirements, deliverables, defined deadlines and question owners with the Bid Director - build the bid programme Collaborate with designated bid team to establish wider analysis of the tender documentation to uncover what is important to this client and agree our discriminators, USPs and added value points Diarise, facilitate and lead the Bid Kick-off meeting Agree structure of response template Create templates including CVs and case studies Consider resource needed for bid writing and graphics and visuals e.g. org charts or infographics, and engage with Central Bid Team to evaluate and secure resource Create and manage the collaborative working platform e.g. SharePoint / Teams - ensuringfolder structures and version control is adhered to Consider required logistics for face-to-face workshops and meetings and book accordingly Work with Bid Director and Commercial Manager and relevant technical leads to gather and issue any clarifications required to the client Proactively drive actions across the team of contributors against the Bid Plan Own and update the Bid Plan, highlighting interdependencies. Monitor and report on progress weekly to the wider bid team Ensure commercial and contracts information is extracted and sent to the appropriate teams for prompt action. Consider and factor in any Service Level Agreements in place for some support functions Monitor client portal and disseminate and communicate client tender clarifications. Facilitate appropriate response actions Manage and facilitate Storyboard workshops Work with Bid Writer to identify key areas that authors may need support on Prepare and format proposal documents in line with Stantec brand and specific bid brand (MS Word/PowerPoint or Adobe InDesign) ensuring they are of a high and consistent quality Ensure documents are visually appealing making best use of space and ensuring content meets the guidelines and restrictions set by the client Create and help source visual graphics to complement our responses Source relevant images for bid/presentation covers and project profiles Manage the bid writing, collation, and review programme (e.g. aligning the bid strategy throughout the reviews) Organise meetings, issue clear instructions and diarise placeholders to all reviewers and question owners. Consolidate all comments and feedback and ensure version control is strictly adhered to throughout Drive solution development discussions, reminding contributors what is important to the client, e.g. discriminators, USPs and our added value points Engage with the Commercial Manager to ensure the development of the commercial submission includes input from the Bid Director Take the lead in ensuring content is compliant, quality checked and ready for upload Ensure all content is checked and ready for upload e.g. fact checked, cross-referenced, figures captioned, spelling, grammar, navigation etc. Involve Bid Writer, where relevant. Close out any actions from commercial sign off meeting with the Bid Director Upload the submission ensuring compliance checklist is followed Follow CRM guidance with reference to submitted bids Post Bid: Monitor portal and act promptly on actions and any further clarifications or requests for information from the client Prepare for, and agree with Bid Director, who will lead further negotiations e.g. interviews Lead and manage an internal lesson learned workshop with wider bid team and disseminate feedback. Record and share lessons learned and best practice Engage with Central Bid Team to capture any new content for the Content Library Analyse and cascade any client feedback Schedule a formal client debrief meeting About You Experience in a previous bidding/business development role Understanding of the bid process and the dynamics of a bid team Strong time and project management skills with ability to prioritise Problem solving and lessons-learnt attitude Experience with electronic portals Ability to work collaboratively with both internal and external clients Excellent communication skills, written and verbal Advanced Microsoft skills e.g. Office 365 Previous experience in Adobe Creative Cloud, InDesign and Illustrator would be advantageous, as well as creative flair and an interest in infographic design A diligent, thorough approach with keen attention to detail Ability to work well under pressure and manage multiple conflicting deadlines A self-starter with a 'can do' attitude Must be flexible around working hours (when required) to support strict bid timetables Key Stakeholders Head of Bids Senior Bid Manager Wider Central Bid Team Bid Directors (assigned by business) Contributors/Question owners (assigned by business) Internal Subject Matter Experts (Lead Technical Authors) National Discipline Directors, Regional Business Leads Strategic Improvement teams e.g. Public & Private Sector, Frameworks Lead, Strategic Pursuit Director Commercial Managers Bid Reviewers Legal/Contracts/Risk Team Functional Service teams External Joint Venture Partners & sub-consultants Why Join Us We put people first: We're proud of our friendly, inclusive and collaborative environment where everyone feels valued and driven to succeed. We are driven to achieve: Named in the top 50 companies to work by Glassdoor 2025. Recognised by Corporate Knights as one of the world's top 10 most sustainable companies 2025. Named 'Best Place to Work' and 'International Consulting Firm of the Year' at the NCE Awards 2024. We do what is right: Industry leading training and development as well as paid for professional subscriptions. A professional progression plan, supporting you to become chartered with ICE. We are better together: A supportive and collaborative team environment and Early Careers peer group and wider ERG network (see more on our ERGs here: Stantec Employee Resource Groups) Growth: We're on an exciting growth journey across the UK & Ireland - we want you to be part of it! Great Benefits: Competitive salary, bonus schemes, enhanced pension plan, annual leave with the option to buy/sell additional days, private medical insurance . click apply for full job details
You will support the existing technical editor in reviewing the material produced by our team of bid writers to ensure we retain our current success rate Each day our bid writers create between 30,000 and 35,000 words of bid narrative Each piece must be checked to ensure compliance with the tender specification, legal requirements, best practice, specific industry standards, in-house guidelines, and customer requirements, as well as coherence and quality of writing This demanding role requires someone who has significant experience in bid writing, bid evaluation and/or reviewing across a very wide range of industries The successful candidate must be highly literate with exceptional attention to detail and must be able to concentrate for long periods of time They will also need good communication skills and be able to articulate their comments and ideas to writers Note: Proofreading does not form part of the duties. The role focuses on quality of content, specification compliance and coherence etc. and so proofreading is undertaken at a separate stage by a different individual. Our head office is based in Newcastle, with UK-wide remote/home working as an option. Key Sector/Operational Knowledge The ideal candidate will have previously been involved in bid writing, bid evaluation or business writing, and have knowledge of the public sector procurement process. Ideally, you will have significant experience of industry, usually 10+ years, hold a business management qualification, and have a detailed knowledge of business processes and systems across a very wide range of sectors and topics such as: Recruitment and staffing Quality management Health & Safety Business continuity Environment and sustainability CDM(2015) Regulations Social value Main Duties Reviewing all content and working with individual bid writers to drive forward quality Liaising with bid writers and the bid manager to agree scheduling of reviews Working with the technical manager to identify skill gaps and appropriate training to improve individual and organisational success rates Supporting writers to generate answer plans, storyboards and win themes Acting as coach and mentor to writers Analysing all evaluation feedback and developing improvement strategies Maintaining and reporting on all writing KPI statistics Preferred Skills and Experience Ideally the candidate will hold a business and management qualification Detailed knowledge of procurement and tendering processes and procedures within the public and private sector Previously worked in a bidding environment or perhaps worked as an evaluator for a public sector body Knowledge of the Public Sector Contract Regulations would be advantageous The recruitment process will consist of an aptitude test, and two face-to-face interviews Call us now to speak to a member of our Bid Team:
Apr 30, 2026
Full time
You will support the existing technical editor in reviewing the material produced by our team of bid writers to ensure we retain our current success rate Each day our bid writers create between 30,000 and 35,000 words of bid narrative Each piece must be checked to ensure compliance with the tender specification, legal requirements, best practice, specific industry standards, in-house guidelines, and customer requirements, as well as coherence and quality of writing This demanding role requires someone who has significant experience in bid writing, bid evaluation and/or reviewing across a very wide range of industries The successful candidate must be highly literate with exceptional attention to detail and must be able to concentrate for long periods of time They will also need good communication skills and be able to articulate their comments and ideas to writers Note: Proofreading does not form part of the duties. The role focuses on quality of content, specification compliance and coherence etc. and so proofreading is undertaken at a separate stage by a different individual. Our head office is based in Newcastle, with UK-wide remote/home working as an option. Key Sector/Operational Knowledge The ideal candidate will have previously been involved in bid writing, bid evaluation or business writing, and have knowledge of the public sector procurement process. Ideally, you will have significant experience of industry, usually 10+ years, hold a business management qualification, and have a detailed knowledge of business processes and systems across a very wide range of sectors and topics such as: Recruitment and staffing Quality management Health & Safety Business continuity Environment and sustainability CDM(2015) Regulations Social value Main Duties Reviewing all content and working with individual bid writers to drive forward quality Liaising with bid writers and the bid manager to agree scheduling of reviews Working with the technical manager to identify skill gaps and appropriate training to improve individual and organisational success rates Supporting writers to generate answer plans, storyboards and win themes Acting as coach and mentor to writers Analysing all evaluation feedback and developing improvement strategies Maintaining and reporting on all writing KPI statistics Preferred Skills and Experience Ideally the candidate will hold a business and management qualification Detailed knowledge of procurement and tendering processes and procedures within the public and private sector Previously worked in a bidding environment or perhaps worked as an evaluator for a public sector body Knowledge of the Public Sector Contract Regulations would be advantageous The recruitment process will consist of an aptitude test, and two face-to-face interviews Call us now to speak to a member of our Bid Team:
Job Title: Bid Coordinator Location: Bristol, UK - Hybrid Working Patterns Available Compensation: £39,607 - £48,046 Role Type: Full time / Permanent Role ID: SF72723 Shape winning bids that protect the nation At Babcock, we're working to create a safe and secure world, together. If you join us, you can play your part as a Bid Coordinator at our Bristol site, near Bristol, Bristol. A career at Babcock means contributing to something that truly matters. From naval capability to complex defence engineering, our work supports national security, protects critical infrastructure and enables frontline services. Joining our Business Growth team places you at the heart of this mission - helping to secure projects that make a real difference, today and for generations to come. The role As a Bid Coordinator, you'll play a vital role in shaping high quality, competitive bids that help Babcock grow sustainably across defence, aerospace and engineering markets. You'll support the end to end bid management process, working collaboratively with bid managers, writers, designers and technical experts to deliver compelling customer responses. This is an exciting opportunity to build your career within a FTSE 100 organisation, gaining valuable exposure to complex defence procurement, senior stakeholders and high profile programmes. You'll deepen your expertise in bid management, develop your professional capability and grow your career in a collaborative, supportive and high performing environment. Day to day, you'll have the following responsibilities: Coordinating bid activities in line with Babcock's Business Management System and Business Growth policies Managing bid schedules, kick off meetings, reviews and stakeholder workshops to ensure timely, high quality submissions Supporting multiple bids simultaneously, tracking actions, inputs and approvals across diverse teams Maintaining customer procurement portals and ensuring accurate, compliant documentation Producing bid reports and updates that inform progress, risks and decision making The role is 37 hours per week, based at our Bristol site. Hybrid working patterns are available, balancing flexibility with business and team needs. Travel to other Babcock and customer sites will be expected to support bid activity. Essential experience of the Bid Coordinator Proven experience in a Bid Coordinator role, ideally with 1-2 years' experience Experience supporting United Kingdom Ministry of Defence bids within a prime defence contractor environment Knowledge of defence procurement processes and contracting mechanisms Confidence working with multiple stakeholders across business development and technical teams Willingness and ability to travel within the United Kingdom and internationally, including occasional periods away from base location Qualifications for the Bid Coordinator Essential: Educated to A level or equivalent Desirable: Membership of the Association of Proposal Management Professionals Desirable: Bid or Proposal Foundation or Practitioner Certification Security Clearance The successful candidate must be a sole UK National who is able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role. Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (). What we offer Generous holiday allowance Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+ Employee share scheme Employee shopping savings portal Payment of Professional Fees Reservists in the armed forces receive 10 days special paid leave Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows UK Babcock employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement. There is an annual Window to request this benefit. 'Be Kind Day' enables employees to take one working day's paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity Excellent development opportunities and benefits package including an employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing. Babcock We're Babcock - a global FTSE 100 organisation with over 26,000 people working together to make a difference. Here, you'll be part of something bigger. From initial design to final decommissioning, your work will contribute to products and services that are essential to national security and public infrastructure. Together, we're building a future that lasts - not just through the impact we make, but through meaningful careers that respect your work life balance. We call that lifetime engineering. Join us and see how far we can go, together. We are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please email with the subject header 'Reasonable adjustments requirement'. We're committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone's free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working - please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview. Closing date: 30/04/2026
Apr 30, 2026
Full time
Job Title: Bid Coordinator Location: Bristol, UK - Hybrid Working Patterns Available Compensation: £39,607 - £48,046 Role Type: Full time / Permanent Role ID: SF72723 Shape winning bids that protect the nation At Babcock, we're working to create a safe and secure world, together. If you join us, you can play your part as a Bid Coordinator at our Bristol site, near Bristol, Bristol. A career at Babcock means contributing to something that truly matters. From naval capability to complex defence engineering, our work supports national security, protects critical infrastructure and enables frontline services. Joining our Business Growth team places you at the heart of this mission - helping to secure projects that make a real difference, today and for generations to come. The role As a Bid Coordinator, you'll play a vital role in shaping high quality, competitive bids that help Babcock grow sustainably across defence, aerospace and engineering markets. You'll support the end to end bid management process, working collaboratively with bid managers, writers, designers and technical experts to deliver compelling customer responses. This is an exciting opportunity to build your career within a FTSE 100 organisation, gaining valuable exposure to complex defence procurement, senior stakeholders and high profile programmes. You'll deepen your expertise in bid management, develop your professional capability and grow your career in a collaborative, supportive and high performing environment. Day to day, you'll have the following responsibilities: Coordinating bid activities in line with Babcock's Business Management System and Business Growth policies Managing bid schedules, kick off meetings, reviews and stakeholder workshops to ensure timely, high quality submissions Supporting multiple bids simultaneously, tracking actions, inputs and approvals across diverse teams Maintaining customer procurement portals and ensuring accurate, compliant documentation Producing bid reports and updates that inform progress, risks and decision making The role is 37 hours per week, based at our Bristol site. Hybrid working patterns are available, balancing flexibility with business and team needs. Travel to other Babcock and customer sites will be expected to support bid activity. Essential experience of the Bid Coordinator Proven experience in a Bid Coordinator role, ideally with 1-2 years' experience Experience supporting United Kingdom Ministry of Defence bids within a prime defence contractor environment Knowledge of defence procurement processes and contracting mechanisms Confidence working with multiple stakeholders across business development and technical teams Willingness and ability to travel within the United Kingdom and internationally, including occasional periods away from base location Qualifications for the Bid Coordinator Essential: Educated to A level or equivalent Desirable: Membership of the Association of Proposal Management Professionals Desirable: Bid or Proposal Foundation or Practitioner Certification Security Clearance The successful candidate must be a sole UK National who is able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role. Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (). What we offer Generous holiday allowance Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+ Employee share scheme Employee shopping savings portal Payment of Professional Fees Reservists in the armed forces receive 10 days special paid leave Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows UK Babcock employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement. There is an annual Window to request this benefit. 'Be Kind Day' enables employees to take one working day's paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity Excellent development opportunities and benefits package including an employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing. Babcock We're Babcock - a global FTSE 100 organisation with over 26,000 people working together to make a difference. Here, you'll be part of something bigger. From initial design to final decommissioning, your work will contribute to products and services that are essential to national security and public infrastructure. Together, we're building a future that lasts - not just through the impact we make, but through meaningful careers that respect your work life balance. We call that lifetime engineering. Join us and see how far we can go, together. We are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please email with the subject header 'Reasonable adjustments requirement'. We're committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone's free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working - please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview. Closing date: 30/04/2026
Bid Writer, Bristol (remote) Must live within 1 hour of Bristol Reactive Recruitment are proud to be working with long established and successful stay-at-home care provider. Due to internal movement, they seek a talented Bid Writer to join their expanding team. Package: £28,000pa based on 32 hours over 4 days (£35,000pa pro-rata) Excellent benefits package Great induction, training and ongoing support Remote working Role & experience: The role is focused on leading and coordinating tender submissions across local authority, NHS, and framework opportunities within adult social care and related services. We are looking for someone with strong experience using various platforms, searching for opportunities and who can manage the process from planning and writing through to submission, clarifications, presentations, and handover. Social/healthcare experience advantageous. If you have experience working with tenders and have the natural drive to work in a remote role, please APPLY TODAY. We look forward to receiving your application. Key: Bit Writer, Snr Bid Writer, Senior Bid Writer, Bid Manager, Bid Coordinator, Bristol.
Apr 29, 2026
Full time
Bid Writer, Bristol (remote) Must live within 1 hour of Bristol Reactive Recruitment are proud to be working with long established and successful stay-at-home care provider. Due to internal movement, they seek a talented Bid Writer to join their expanding team. Package: £28,000pa based on 32 hours over 4 days (£35,000pa pro-rata) Excellent benefits package Great induction, training and ongoing support Remote working Role & experience: The role is focused on leading and coordinating tender submissions across local authority, NHS, and framework opportunities within adult social care and related services. We are looking for someone with strong experience using various platforms, searching for opportunities and who can manage the process from planning and writing through to submission, clarifications, presentations, and handover. Social/healthcare experience advantageous. If you have experience working with tenders and have the natural drive to work in a remote role, please APPLY TODAY. We look forward to receiving your application. Key: Bit Writer, Snr Bid Writer, Senior Bid Writer, Bid Manager, Bid Coordinator, Bristol.
Babcock Mission Critical Services España SA.
Bristol, Gloucestershire
Bid Coordinator Location: Bristol, UK - Hybrid Working Patterns Available Role Type: Full time / Permanent Role ID: SF72723 The role As a Bid Coordinator, you'll play a vital role in shaping high quality, competitive bids that help Babcock grow sustainably across defence, aerospace and engineering markets. You'll support the end to end bid management process, working collaboratively with bid managers, writers, designers and technical experts to deliver compelling customer responses. This is an exciting opportunity to build your career within a FTSE 100 organisation, gaining valuable exposure to complex defence procurement, senior stakeholders and high profile programmes. You'll deepen your expertise in bid management, develop your professional capability and grow your career in a collaborative, supportive and high performing environment. Day to day responsibilities Coordinating bid activities in line with Babcock's Business Management System and Business Growth policies Managing bid schedules, kick off meetings, reviews and stakeholder workshops to ensure timely, high quality submissions Supporting multiple bids simultaneously, tracking actions, inputs and approvals across diverse teams Maintaining customer procurement portals and ensuring accurate, compliant documentation Producing bid reports and updates that inform progress, risks and decision making Work hours: 37 hours per week, based at our Bristol site. Hybrid working patterns are available. Travel to other Babcock and customer sites will be expected to support bid activity. Essential experience Proven experience in a Bid Coordinator role, ideally with 1-2 years' experience Experience supporting United Kingdom Ministry of Defence bids within a prime defence contractor environment Knowledge of defence procurement processes and contracting mechanisms Confidence working with multiple stakeholders across business development and technical teams Willingness and ability to travel within the United Kingdom and internationally, including occasional periods away from base location Qualifications Essential: Educated to A level or equivalent Desirable: Membership of the Association of Proposal Management Professionals Desirable: Bid or Proposal Foundation or Practitioner Certification Security Clearance The successful candidate must be a sole UK National who is able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role. Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (). What we offer Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+ Employee share scheme Employee shopping savings portal Payment of Professional Fees Reservists in the armed forces receive 10 days special paid leave Holiday Trading benefit: allows UK Babcock employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement. There is an annual Window to request this benefit. 'Be Kind Day' enables employees to take one working day's paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity Excellent development opportunities and benefits package including an employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing Equal Opportunities Babcock is a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please email with the subject header 'Reasonable adjustments requirement'. We're committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone's free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working - please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.
Apr 29, 2026
Full time
Bid Coordinator Location: Bristol, UK - Hybrid Working Patterns Available Role Type: Full time / Permanent Role ID: SF72723 The role As a Bid Coordinator, you'll play a vital role in shaping high quality, competitive bids that help Babcock grow sustainably across defence, aerospace and engineering markets. You'll support the end to end bid management process, working collaboratively with bid managers, writers, designers and technical experts to deliver compelling customer responses. This is an exciting opportunity to build your career within a FTSE 100 organisation, gaining valuable exposure to complex defence procurement, senior stakeholders and high profile programmes. You'll deepen your expertise in bid management, develop your professional capability and grow your career in a collaborative, supportive and high performing environment. Day to day responsibilities Coordinating bid activities in line with Babcock's Business Management System and Business Growth policies Managing bid schedules, kick off meetings, reviews and stakeholder workshops to ensure timely, high quality submissions Supporting multiple bids simultaneously, tracking actions, inputs and approvals across diverse teams Maintaining customer procurement portals and ensuring accurate, compliant documentation Producing bid reports and updates that inform progress, risks and decision making Work hours: 37 hours per week, based at our Bristol site. Hybrid working patterns are available. Travel to other Babcock and customer sites will be expected to support bid activity. Essential experience Proven experience in a Bid Coordinator role, ideally with 1-2 years' experience Experience supporting United Kingdom Ministry of Defence bids within a prime defence contractor environment Knowledge of defence procurement processes and contracting mechanisms Confidence working with multiple stakeholders across business development and technical teams Willingness and ability to travel within the United Kingdom and internationally, including occasional periods away from base location Qualifications Essential: Educated to A level or equivalent Desirable: Membership of the Association of Proposal Management Professionals Desirable: Bid or Proposal Foundation or Practitioner Certification Security Clearance The successful candidate must be a sole UK National who is able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role. Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (). What we offer Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+ Employee share scheme Employee shopping savings portal Payment of Professional Fees Reservists in the armed forces receive 10 days special paid leave Holiday Trading benefit: allows UK Babcock employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement. There is an annual Window to request this benefit. 'Be Kind Day' enables employees to take one working day's paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity Excellent development opportunities and benefits package including an employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing Equal Opportunities Babcock is a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please email with the subject header 'Reasonable adjustments requirement'. We're committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone's free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working - please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.
This award-winning Environmental Contractor is looking to recruit a Bid Writer/Coordinator to assist in the preparation of bids and tenders for new and existing clients. Working alongside their Bid Manager, you will be responsible for helping to create bid submissions and tenders, utilising knowledge gained from market research, risk evaluations, as well as liaising with internal departments and external bodies. You will ensure bids are prepared effectively against evaluation criteria with the role requiring strong communication skills, including technical writing and the and the ability coordinate technical and commercial responses with clients. Applicants should be able to demonstrate previous experience of writing bids and tenders with experience with the construction or environmental sectors an advantage but not essential. This is an exciting opportunity to work for an award-winning business with low staff turnover, who provide a great environment to work in, and are widely recognised as leaders within their field. On offer is a good salary and benefits package as well as ongoing career development.
Oct 08, 2025
Full time
This award-winning Environmental Contractor is looking to recruit a Bid Writer/Coordinator to assist in the preparation of bids and tenders for new and existing clients. Working alongside their Bid Manager, you will be responsible for helping to create bid submissions and tenders, utilising knowledge gained from market research, risk evaluations, as well as liaising with internal departments and external bodies. You will ensure bids are prepared effectively against evaluation criteria with the role requiring strong communication skills, including technical writing and the and the ability coordinate technical and commercial responses with clients. Applicants should be able to demonstrate previous experience of writing bids and tenders with experience with the construction or environmental sectors an advantage but not essential. This is an exciting opportunity to work for an award-winning business with low staff turnover, who provide a great environment to work in, and are widely recognised as leaders within their field. On offer is a good salary and benefits package as well as ongoing career development.
Position: Bid Writer Location: Essex Salary: up to 80k plus package Howells are working on an exciting Bid Writer opportunity on behalf of a family run roofing contrtactor that are looking to expand their work winnign team. Purpose of Bid Writer role: We are seeking a skilled Bid Writer to support refurbishment projects by producing compelling, high-quality tender submissions. You will work closely with technical teams to translate complex information into clear, client-focused proposals that help us win new contracts. Bid Writer Key Responsibilities Write and edit responses for PQQs, ITTs, and tender documents. Work with project managers and subject matter experts to gather content. Ensure submissions are accurate, compliant, and delivered on time. Maintain a library of standard responses and case studies. Contribute to improving bid quality and win rates. Bid Writer Skills & Experience Excellent writing, editing, and communication skills. Strong organisation and ability to meet deadlines. Experience in bid writing, ideally in construction or related sectors. Knowledge of the tendering process and procurement frameworks. Proficiency in Microsoft Office; bid management tools a plus. Bid Writer Personal Attributes Detail-focused, proactive, and able to work under pressure. Team player with strong interpersonal skills. Creative yet structured approach to problem-solving. If your skills & experience match the above please click to apply bitton to register your application or for more details contact Gary Sewell on (phone number removed) Applications If you feel that you have the relevant experience to be successful in this position and would like to find out more please apply online today attaching a copy of your current CV. Alternatively contact us on (phone number removed). Howells are an Equal Opportunities employer. All applications will be dealt with in the strictest confidence. Howells acts as an Employment Business for the supply of temporary workers and an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies.
Oct 07, 2025
Full time
Position: Bid Writer Location: Essex Salary: up to 80k plus package Howells are working on an exciting Bid Writer opportunity on behalf of a family run roofing contrtactor that are looking to expand their work winnign team. Purpose of Bid Writer role: We are seeking a skilled Bid Writer to support refurbishment projects by producing compelling, high-quality tender submissions. You will work closely with technical teams to translate complex information into clear, client-focused proposals that help us win new contracts. Bid Writer Key Responsibilities Write and edit responses for PQQs, ITTs, and tender documents. Work with project managers and subject matter experts to gather content. Ensure submissions are accurate, compliant, and delivered on time. Maintain a library of standard responses and case studies. Contribute to improving bid quality and win rates. Bid Writer Skills & Experience Excellent writing, editing, and communication skills. Strong organisation and ability to meet deadlines. Experience in bid writing, ideally in construction or related sectors. Knowledge of the tendering process and procurement frameworks. Proficiency in Microsoft Office; bid management tools a plus. Bid Writer Personal Attributes Detail-focused, proactive, and able to work under pressure. Team player with strong interpersonal skills. Creative yet structured approach to problem-solving. If your skills & experience match the above please click to apply bitton to register your application or for more details contact Gary Sewell on (phone number removed) Applications If you feel that you have the relevant experience to be successful in this position and would like to find out more please apply online today attaching a copy of your current CV. Alternatively contact us on (phone number removed). Howells are an Equal Opportunities employer. All applications will be dealt with in the strictest confidence. Howells acts as an Employment Business for the supply of temporary workers and an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies.
Position: FM Business Development Manager Location: Based in the South East (fully hybrid position) Duration: Permanent Salary: From £65,000 to £70,000 with bonus, company car and package We are looking for an experienced Business Development Manager for a full time, permanent position based in the South East This position will be working directly for an established Facilities Management company that has had a strong presence in the industry for many years. They will be working within a existing team of bid writers and estimators and sales people. The right person for this position will be an experienced Business Development Manager within Facilities Maintenance. They need to have a proactive approach to bringing in and supporting service contracts. They also need to have a proven track record in bringing in service and maintenance contracts with values ranging from £3000K to £1million or more. This is a fully hybrid position, however, would have to attend head office a couple of times a month. Requirements Strong background as a Business Development Manager Must have experience within Facilities Maintenance Contracts Proactive approach to finding new business Full UK driving licence Dealt with service contracts with a value of at least £1million Can be based anywhere is the South East Must be willing to attend head office a couple of times a month Package Excellent basic salary 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Pension Performance bonus/ commission Company car If you are interested in this position, please send your CV or contact Wendy Evemy ASAP SER-IN
Oct 04, 2025
Full time
Position: FM Business Development Manager Location: Based in the South East (fully hybrid position) Duration: Permanent Salary: From £65,000 to £70,000 with bonus, company car and package We are looking for an experienced Business Development Manager for a full time, permanent position based in the South East This position will be working directly for an established Facilities Management company that has had a strong presence in the industry for many years. They will be working within a existing team of bid writers and estimators and sales people. The right person for this position will be an experienced Business Development Manager within Facilities Maintenance. They need to have a proactive approach to bringing in and supporting service contracts. They also need to have a proven track record in bringing in service and maintenance contracts with values ranging from £3000K to £1million or more. This is a fully hybrid position, however, would have to attend head office a couple of times a month. Requirements Strong background as a Business Development Manager Must have experience within Facilities Maintenance Contracts Proactive approach to finding new business Full UK driving licence Dealt with service contracts with a value of at least £1million Can be based anywhere is the South East Must be willing to attend head office a couple of times a month Package Excellent basic salary 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Pension Performance bonus/ commission Company car If you are interested in this position, please send your CV or contact Wendy Evemy ASAP SER-IN
Position: FM Business Development Manager Location: Based in the South East (fully hybrid position) Duration: Permanent Salary: From £65,000 to £70,000 with bonus, company car and package We are looking for an experienced Business Development Manager for a full time, permanent position based in the South East This position will be working directly for an established Facilities Management company that has had a strong presence in the industry for many years. They will be working within a existing team of bid writers and estimators and sales people. The right person for this position will be an experienced Business Development Manager within Facilities Maintenance. They need to have a proactive approach to bringing in and supporting service contracts. They also need to have a proven track record in bringing in service and maintenance contracts with values ranging from £3000K to £1million or more. This is a fully hybrid position, however, would have to attend head office a couple of times a month. Requirements Strong background as a Business Development Manager Must have experience within Facilities Maintenance Contracts Proactive approach to finding new business Full UK driving licence Dealt with service contracts with a value of at least £1million Can be based anywhere is the South East Must be willing to attend head office a couple of times a month Package Excellent basic salary 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Pension Performance bonus/ commission Company car If you are interested in this position, please send your CV or contact Wendy Evemy ASAP SER-IN
Oct 04, 2025
Full time
Position: FM Business Development Manager Location: Based in the South East (fully hybrid position) Duration: Permanent Salary: From £65,000 to £70,000 with bonus, company car and package We are looking for an experienced Business Development Manager for a full time, permanent position based in the South East This position will be working directly for an established Facilities Management company that has had a strong presence in the industry for many years. They will be working within a existing team of bid writers and estimators and sales people. The right person for this position will be an experienced Business Development Manager within Facilities Maintenance. They need to have a proactive approach to bringing in and supporting service contracts. They also need to have a proven track record in bringing in service and maintenance contracts with values ranging from £3000K to £1million or more. This is a fully hybrid position, however, would have to attend head office a couple of times a month. Requirements Strong background as a Business Development Manager Must have experience within Facilities Maintenance Contracts Proactive approach to finding new business Full UK driving licence Dealt with service contracts with a value of at least £1million Can be based anywhere is the South East Must be willing to attend head office a couple of times a month Package Excellent basic salary 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Pension Performance bonus/ commission Company car If you are interested in this position, please send your CV or contact Wendy Evemy ASAP SER-IN
Job Title: Bid Writer Location: Manchester Salary: 50,000 + Benefits About the Role We are seeking a talented Bid Writer with proven experience in the rail and civil engineering sectors to join our Manchester team. You will play a key role in producing high-quality, compelling written content for bids, proposals, and tender submissions, helping us to secure new business and grow our presence in the industry. Key Responsibilities Write, edit, and proofread high-quality bid and proposal content, tailored to client requirements Translate technical and operational input from subject matter experts into clear, concise, and persuasive responses Ensure all submissions are fully compliant, accurate, and delivered on time Support the development of win themes, storyboards, and value propositions Maintain a library of bid content, case studies, and standard responses Collaborate closely with bid managers, estimators, engineers, and other stakeholders Assist in post-bid reviews and continuously improve the quality of written submissions About You Proven experience as a Bid Writer , ideally within rail or civil engineering Excellent written communication skills with the ability to produce engaging and persuasive content Strong attention to detail and ability to work to tight deadlines Experience of working as part of a collaborative bid team Knowledge of bid management processes and compliance requirements Degree or equivalent in English, Communications, Business, or a related discipline (desirable) What We Offer Competitive salary of 50,000 per annum Attractive benefits package including pension and healthcare Career progression opportunities within a growing organisation Exposure to high-profile rail and civil engineering projects A collaborative and supportive working environment where your contribution will make a difference Fusion People are committed to promoting equal opportunities to people regardless of age, gender, religion, belief, race, sexuality or disability. We operate as an employment agency and employment business. You'll find a wide selection of vacancies on our website.
Oct 04, 2025
Full time
Job Title: Bid Writer Location: Manchester Salary: 50,000 + Benefits About the Role We are seeking a talented Bid Writer with proven experience in the rail and civil engineering sectors to join our Manchester team. You will play a key role in producing high-quality, compelling written content for bids, proposals, and tender submissions, helping us to secure new business and grow our presence in the industry. Key Responsibilities Write, edit, and proofread high-quality bid and proposal content, tailored to client requirements Translate technical and operational input from subject matter experts into clear, concise, and persuasive responses Ensure all submissions are fully compliant, accurate, and delivered on time Support the development of win themes, storyboards, and value propositions Maintain a library of bid content, case studies, and standard responses Collaborate closely with bid managers, estimators, engineers, and other stakeholders Assist in post-bid reviews and continuously improve the quality of written submissions About You Proven experience as a Bid Writer , ideally within rail or civil engineering Excellent written communication skills with the ability to produce engaging and persuasive content Strong attention to detail and ability to work to tight deadlines Experience of working as part of a collaborative bid team Knowledge of bid management processes and compliance requirements Degree or equivalent in English, Communications, Business, or a related discipline (desirable) What We Offer Competitive salary of 50,000 per annum Attractive benefits package including pension and healthcare Career progression opportunities within a growing organisation Exposure to high-profile rail and civil engineering projects A collaborative and supportive working environment where your contribution will make a difference Fusion People are committed to promoting equal opportunities to people regardless of age, gender, religion, belief, race, sexuality or disability. We operate as an employment agency and employment business. You'll find a wide selection of vacancies on our website.
Hubbub is looking for a motivated fundraiser join a thriving development team at an exciting and pivotal moment in our charity s growth. With significant expansion in our Trusts & Foundations income over the past 18 months, we are now poised to build on this success and strengthen our philanthropic partnerships. As Development Manager you will have the opportunity to shape the future of our Trusts & Foundations programme by cultivating new relationships and securing substantial funding from trusts, foundations, and statutory bodies. In addition, you will also play a key role in advancing our income generation from businesses and contribute to the development of our events and funder communications. This is your chance to leverage your creativity, passion, and expertise to forge impactful partnerships that drive meaningful environmental change on a large scale! Your role will include: Securing funding for diverse aspects of our work against Hubbub s annual fundraising target, from core costs to specific roles, to scaling successful projects. Contributing to the growth of the Trusts fundraising pipeline, nurturing new relationships with both solicited and unsolicited prospects, and supporting colleagues to do the same. Working closely with Project Leads and Directors to deliver engaging and persuasive trusts and statutory proposals that expertly match funding criteria to Hubbub s projects and priorities. Identifying external networking opportunities for yourself and the wider team to increase our visibility amongst potential funders and build new relationships. Undertaking regular prospect research to identify new Trusts that align with Hubbub s strategy, focus areas and projects Strengthening existing Trusts relationships by showcasing our impact through timely reporting, and delivering donor stewardship to high standards. Updating our funder database (Pipedrive), with relevant funder information in a timely manner. Keeping up with environmental and philanthropic developments and trends so you can join the dots between the urgent environmental challenges that we face, the sustainability ambitions of funders and our own strategic objectives. You will also be expected to join in-person funder meetings whenever required, likely in and around London. You will also support: The wider team to secure income from businesses. This will involve developing introduction decks, employee engagement offerings, client proposals and more. Hubbub events by contributing to ideas, compiling invitee lists, and drafting invitations. A variety of other activities that will support our income generation when required. Who you are You re motivated and ambitious, with a tenacity to work towards targets. You will likely have contributed to and secured 5-6 figure grants from Trusts and statutory bodies. You re open to taking risks and learning from failure. You re an excellent bid writer and enjoy converting complex projects into winning proposals with funders motivations and criteria in mind. Your relationship building skills are top-notch, both virtual and IRL. You re confident developing new funder relationships from scratch, whilst nurturing existing ones. You enjoy getting away from your desk and finding opportunities to network. You have a deep understanding of how trusts and foundations work and are open to sharing your knowledge with colleagues. You re collaborative and able to work across all levels of an organisation, managing up and down when needed, to produce high quality bids on time and on budget. You ll enjoy researching and prioritising new Trusts funders to approach. It would be a bonus if you have experience fundraising from businesses and/or high net worth individuals, plus utilising a CRM system to not just track deals but identify useful insights. Regardless of your experience, alignment with Hubbub's values is essential. Hubbub s success and distinctiveness rests on the quality of our people. At every stage of their career, a Hubbuber is: Intellectually and politically curious and engaged. Proud of the work they do. Upbeat, motivated by challenges, and tenacious in solving them. Creative, innovative and playful. Team players, sharing success and solving issues and challenges collaboratively. Organised, dedicated and conscientious, with fantastic attention to detail. Flexible, willing and able to respond to constant change and challenge. Committed to communicating in a way that is compelling, clear, accurate and accessible. If your experience looks a little different from what we ve identified, and you think you can bring value to the role, we d love to learn more about you!
Oct 03, 2025
Full time
Hubbub is looking for a motivated fundraiser join a thriving development team at an exciting and pivotal moment in our charity s growth. With significant expansion in our Trusts & Foundations income over the past 18 months, we are now poised to build on this success and strengthen our philanthropic partnerships. As Development Manager you will have the opportunity to shape the future of our Trusts & Foundations programme by cultivating new relationships and securing substantial funding from trusts, foundations, and statutory bodies. In addition, you will also play a key role in advancing our income generation from businesses and contribute to the development of our events and funder communications. This is your chance to leverage your creativity, passion, and expertise to forge impactful partnerships that drive meaningful environmental change on a large scale! Your role will include: Securing funding for diverse aspects of our work against Hubbub s annual fundraising target, from core costs to specific roles, to scaling successful projects. Contributing to the growth of the Trusts fundraising pipeline, nurturing new relationships with both solicited and unsolicited prospects, and supporting colleagues to do the same. Working closely with Project Leads and Directors to deliver engaging and persuasive trusts and statutory proposals that expertly match funding criteria to Hubbub s projects and priorities. Identifying external networking opportunities for yourself and the wider team to increase our visibility amongst potential funders and build new relationships. Undertaking regular prospect research to identify new Trusts that align with Hubbub s strategy, focus areas and projects Strengthening existing Trusts relationships by showcasing our impact through timely reporting, and delivering donor stewardship to high standards. Updating our funder database (Pipedrive), with relevant funder information in a timely manner. Keeping up with environmental and philanthropic developments and trends so you can join the dots between the urgent environmental challenges that we face, the sustainability ambitions of funders and our own strategic objectives. You will also be expected to join in-person funder meetings whenever required, likely in and around London. You will also support: The wider team to secure income from businesses. This will involve developing introduction decks, employee engagement offerings, client proposals and more. Hubbub events by contributing to ideas, compiling invitee lists, and drafting invitations. A variety of other activities that will support our income generation when required. Who you are You re motivated and ambitious, with a tenacity to work towards targets. You will likely have contributed to and secured 5-6 figure grants from Trusts and statutory bodies. You re open to taking risks and learning from failure. You re an excellent bid writer and enjoy converting complex projects into winning proposals with funders motivations and criteria in mind. Your relationship building skills are top-notch, both virtual and IRL. You re confident developing new funder relationships from scratch, whilst nurturing existing ones. You enjoy getting away from your desk and finding opportunities to network. You have a deep understanding of how trusts and foundations work and are open to sharing your knowledge with colleagues. You re collaborative and able to work across all levels of an organisation, managing up and down when needed, to produce high quality bids on time and on budget. You ll enjoy researching and prioritising new Trusts funders to approach. It would be a bonus if you have experience fundraising from businesses and/or high net worth individuals, plus utilising a CRM system to not just track deals but identify useful insights. Regardless of your experience, alignment with Hubbub's values is essential. Hubbub s success and distinctiveness rests on the quality of our people. At every stage of their career, a Hubbuber is: Intellectually and politically curious and engaged. Proud of the work they do. Upbeat, motivated by challenges, and tenacious in solving them. Creative, innovative and playful. Team players, sharing success and solving issues and challenges collaboratively. Organised, dedicated and conscientious, with fantastic attention to detail. Flexible, willing and able to respond to constant change and challenge. Committed to communicating in a way that is compelling, clear, accurate and accessible. If your experience looks a little different from what we ve identified, and you think you can bring value to the role, we d love to learn more about you!
Job Title: Bid Writing Manager Location: Orpington - BR5 3QY Salary: 40,000 - 50,000 per annum (depending on experience) Job Type: Permanent, Full Time We're a growing Facilities Management business looking for a Bid Writing Manager to help us secure new contracts and drive business growth. If you have a minimum of 2/3 years' successful bid writing experience for tenders in Hard Facilities Management this could be the role for you. You'll take ownership of the end-to-end bid process - from tracking opportunities and coordinating input, to writing and submitting high-quality proposals. Working closely with our Technical Services Director and Operations team, you'll translate technical and service information into clear, persuasive content that showcases our value to clients. This is a hands-on role where you'll play a key part in the future success of our company, creating new opportunities and following up on outstanding quotes. Minimum of 5 years' technical experience in HARD FM or related field. About us: GCP Facilities Ltd is a Support Services Provider in Facilities Management, offering a range of Hard and Soft FM solutions. We pride ourselves on building strong relationships with our customers while maintaining the highest standards in quality and compliance. What you'll do: Lead and deliver full bid and tender submissions Write and edit compelling responses tailored to client needs Gather input from FM operations, HR, and finance teams Maintain a library of case studies, CVs, and supporting materials Track opportunities across tender portals and frameworks Follow through on all existing quotes within the business What we're looking for: Proven bid writing or proposal management experience (ideally in Facilities Management or related services) Excellent writing, editing, and organisational skills Ability to work under pressure and manage deadlines Commercial awareness of Hard FM services. Proactive and adaptable, comfortable working in a small team If you're motivated, sales-driven, and want to make a real impact in a growing company, we'd love to hear from you. Please click on the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role. Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of; Tender Specialist; Bid Manager; Grants Writer; Business Development Writer; Contract Specialist; Business Development Specialist, Business Development Bid Writer, New Business Contracts, Bid and Proposal Coordinator; may also be considered for this role.
Oct 03, 2025
Full time
Job Title: Bid Writing Manager Location: Orpington - BR5 3QY Salary: 40,000 - 50,000 per annum (depending on experience) Job Type: Permanent, Full Time We're a growing Facilities Management business looking for a Bid Writing Manager to help us secure new contracts and drive business growth. If you have a minimum of 2/3 years' successful bid writing experience for tenders in Hard Facilities Management this could be the role for you. You'll take ownership of the end-to-end bid process - from tracking opportunities and coordinating input, to writing and submitting high-quality proposals. Working closely with our Technical Services Director and Operations team, you'll translate technical and service information into clear, persuasive content that showcases our value to clients. This is a hands-on role where you'll play a key part in the future success of our company, creating new opportunities and following up on outstanding quotes. Minimum of 5 years' technical experience in HARD FM or related field. About us: GCP Facilities Ltd is a Support Services Provider in Facilities Management, offering a range of Hard and Soft FM solutions. We pride ourselves on building strong relationships with our customers while maintaining the highest standards in quality and compliance. What you'll do: Lead and deliver full bid and tender submissions Write and edit compelling responses tailored to client needs Gather input from FM operations, HR, and finance teams Maintain a library of case studies, CVs, and supporting materials Track opportunities across tender portals and frameworks Follow through on all existing quotes within the business What we're looking for: Proven bid writing or proposal management experience (ideally in Facilities Management or related services) Excellent writing, editing, and organisational skills Ability to work under pressure and manage deadlines Commercial awareness of Hard FM services. Proactive and adaptable, comfortable working in a small team If you're motivated, sales-driven, and want to make a real impact in a growing company, we'd love to hear from you. Please click on the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role. Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of; Tender Specialist; Bid Manager; Grants Writer; Business Development Writer; Contract Specialist; Business Development Specialist, Business Development Bid Writer, New Business Contracts, Bid and Proposal Coordinator; may also be considered for this role.
As Fundraising Lead, you will already be a passionate grant writer or fundraiser looking to expand your role, incorporating grant writing and fundraising. You will innovate and bring unique ideas to the role, developing a strong foundation to lead a successful fundraising team. This is a fantastic opportunity to join our Essex wide charity and play a pivotal role in supporting and empowering people to age well. Key Responsibilities and accountabilities: Prepare and manage fundraising budgets, forecasting potential income and expenditure for fundraising initiatives. Monitor, evaluate, and report on fundraising activities, providing regular progress updates to the Finance Manager and leadership team Lead on prospect research and pipeline development to maximise future funding opportunities. Working closely with colleagues across the organisation to develop fundable and fully costed proposals. Develop and maintain relationships with existing and prospective funders, donors and partners. Manage an existing database of individual donors. Develop ideas to expand one off and regular donations. Keep donors informed with regular updates. Preparing cases for support and submitting compelling written bids and complex grant applications as appropriate. Researching and identifying appropriate funders whose criteria match organisational development goals. Represent Age Well East at public speaking and networking events in the local business community (across Essex) virtually and in person when required. Working with marketing team to showcase partnership activity on social media, website, bespoke newsletters and press preparing and editing case studies. Build excellent working relationships with colleagues across the organisation, creating processes that support efficiencies and collaborative working. Deliver and own fundraising strategies that will excite and motivate donors to support Age Well East. Train, mentor, and coordinate the contributions of volunteers and staff engaged in fundraising activities. Innovate new initiatives and campaigns to diversify income streams, e.g., digital fundraising, community fundraising, and corporate partnerships. Liaise with finance and service delivery teams to report on grant expenditure and impact, ensuring funders requirements are met. Support the organisation s mission, values and strategic aims, acting as an ambassador of Age Well East in all fundraising activities. Vehicle and business insurance required as there will be some travel across Essex.
Oct 01, 2025
Full time
As Fundraising Lead, you will already be a passionate grant writer or fundraiser looking to expand your role, incorporating grant writing and fundraising. You will innovate and bring unique ideas to the role, developing a strong foundation to lead a successful fundraising team. This is a fantastic opportunity to join our Essex wide charity and play a pivotal role in supporting and empowering people to age well. Key Responsibilities and accountabilities: Prepare and manage fundraising budgets, forecasting potential income and expenditure for fundraising initiatives. Monitor, evaluate, and report on fundraising activities, providing regular progress updates to the Finance Manager and leadership team Lead on prospect research and pipeline development to maximise future funding opportunities. Working closely with colleagues across the organisation to develop fundable and fully costed proposals. Develop and maintain relationships with existing and prospective funders, donors and partners. Manage an existing database of individual donors. Develop ideas to expand one off and regular donations. Keep donors informed with regular updates. Preparing cases for support and submitting compelling written bids and complex grant applications as appropriate. Researching and identifying appropriate funders whose criteria match organisational development goals. Represent Age Well East at public speaking and networking events in the local business community (across Essex) virtually and in person when required. Working with marketing team to showcase partnership activity on social media, website, bespoke newsletters and press preparing and editing case studies. Build excellent working relationships with colleagues across the organisation, creating processes that support efficiencies and collaborative working. Deliver and own fundraising strategies that will excite and motivate donors to support Age Well East. Train, mentor, and coordinate the contributions of volunteers and staff engaged in fundraising activities. Innovate new initiatives and campaigns to diversify income streams, e.g., digital fundraising, community fundraising, and corporate partnerships. Liaise with finance and service delivery teams to report on grant expenditure and impact, ensuring funders requirements are met. Support the organisation s mission, values and strategic aims, acting as an ambassador of Age Well East in all fundraising activities. Vehicle and business insurance required as there will be some travel across Essex.
EM Tuition is on a mission to close the inequality gap in education by providing inclusive services for all Children and Young People (CYP). We deliver tailored tutoring interventions for anyone missing out on or struggling to stay in education. Our provision is designed to build confidence, develop relationships, and help the CYPs we work with to progress in life and education. These are some examples of the challenges facing the CYPs we work with. Chronically Disengaged Looked After Children SEMH Needs SEND Complex Needs Post 16 We are a small, fast paced team based in Broxbourne, Hertfordshire working directly with Local Authorities and schools to provide an excellent service providing education/therapy interventions to the children in their homes, community and schools. The successful applicant will be required to work from the office and may be required to attend onsite meetings with their accounts. Home working allowed after probation (upto 2 days per week) Create long term value for the business Work with BID Writers to bring in new business. Build and maintain relationship with all key stakeholders associated with allocated accounts Manage all enquiries, for example, tutors, schools and parents related to specific accounts, Create and communicate required information and reports Attend and lead meetings with the account contacts Attend planning, review, medical and safeguarding meetings as and when required Ensure monthly KPI s are met and exceeded Create and update related documentation for managed account Build and maintain relationship with Tutors Analyse and respond to all situations in a calm and professional manner Help Source & allocate the right Tutor to their allocated contracts Support tutors in their location with all aspects of their role (lessons plans, communication) Evaluate, analyse and monitor progress of each tutor and their learners Create and present monthly reports on performance of contract Person Specification Education/Qualifications and or training Prepared to undertake DSL training Educated to level 4 or above 2+ years experience of contract/relationship management Knowledge, skills and behaviours Requirements A self-starter with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines. Ability to engage and work collaboratively Excellent interpersonal, time management and communication skills. Respect confidentiality Work in line with GDPR, safeguarding, Equality and Diversity and PREVENT policies Excellent business acumen, analytical, and statistical skills Strong business writing skills and ability to produce high quality content Ability to manage multiple tasks An understanding of education and related curriculum An understanding of Special Educational Needs Company Benefits In addition to a competitive salary, you will also receive: Holidays allowance of 32 days inclusive of 8 Bank holidays, annual increase capped at 35 days in total Company pension scheme Local gym membership after 3 Months Casual dress onsite parking Disclosure and Barring Service Clearance (DBS check) Our Company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. The success candidates will be required to declare any convictions, cautions, reprimands or final warnings which would not be filtered in line with current guidance, (Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) A criminal record will only be taken into account where the conviction is relevant to the position being applied for, and will not necessarily block candidates from employment. Any decision will depend on the precise nature of the work and the circumstances and background to the offence. Equal opportunities EM Tuition is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We have a working environment where we value and respect every individual unique contribution, enabling all of our employees to thrive and achieve their full potential. EM Tuition has a diverse workforce that is representative at all job levels. Understanding of disengaged CYPs Understanding of the education system Full time role. Job Type: Full-time Benefits: Casual dress Gym membership Work Location: In person in Cheshunt
Sep 23, 2025
Full time
EM Tuition is on a mission to close the inequality gap in education by providing inclusive services for all Children and Young People (CYP). We deliver tailored tutoring interventions for anyone missing out on or struggling to stay in education. Our provision is designed to build confidence, develop relationships, and help the CYPs we work with to progress in life and education. These are some examples of the challenges facing the CYPs we work with. Chronically Disengaged Looked After Children SEMH Needs SEND Complex Needs Post 16 We are a small, fast paced team based in Broxbourne, Hertfordshire working directly with Local Authorities and schools to provide an excellent service providing education/therapy interventions to the children in their homes, community and schools. The successful applicant will be required to work from the office and may be required to attend onsite meetings with their accounts. Home working allowed after probation (upto 2 days per week) Create long term value for the business Work with BID Writers to bring in new business. Build and maintain relationship with all key stakeholders associated with allocated accounts Manage all enquiries, for example, tutors, schools and parents related to specific accounts, Create and communicate required information and reports Attend and lead meetings with the account contacts Attend planning, review, medical and safeguarding meetings as and when required Ensure monthly KPI s are met and exceeded Create and update related documentation for managed account Build and maintain relationship with Tutors Analyse and respond to all situations in a calm and professional manner Help Source & allocate the right Tutor to their allocated contracts Support tutors in their location with all aspects of their role (lessons plans, communication) Evaluate, analyse and monitor progress of each tutor and their learners Create and present monthly reports on performance of contract Person Specification Education/Qualifications and or training Prepared to undertake DSL training Educated to level 4 or above 2+ years experience of contract/relationship management Knowledge, skills and behaviours Requirements A self-starter with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines. Ability to engage and work collaboratively Excellent interpersonal, time management and communication skills. Respect confidentiality Work in line with GDPR, safeguarding, Equality and Diversity and PREVENT policies Excellent business acumen, analytical, and statistical skills Strong business writing skills and ability to produce high quality content Ability to manage multiple tasks An understanding of education and related curriculum An understanding of Special Educational Needs Company Benefits In addition to a competitive salary, you will also receive: Holidays allowance of 32 days inclusive of 8 Bank holidays, annual increase capped at 35 days in total Company pension scheme Local gym membership after 3 Months Casual dress onsite parking Disclosure and Barring Service Clearance (DBS check) Our Company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. The success candidates will be required to declare any convictions, cautions, reprimands or final warnings which would not be filtered in line with current guidance, (Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) A criminal record will only be taken into account where the conviction is relevant to the position being applied for, and will not necessarily block candidates from employment. Any decision will depend on the precise nature of the work and the circumstances and background to the offence. Equal opportunities EM Tuition is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We have a working environment where we value and respect every individual unique contribution, enabling all of our employees to thrive and achieve their full potential. EM Tuition has a diverse workforce that is representative at all job levels. Understanding of disengaged CYPs Understanding of the education system Full time role. Job Type: Full-time Benefits: Casual dress Gym membership Work Location: In person in Cheshunt
