Bid Manager

TL;DR

Bid Manager: Leads and coordinates cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, compliant, and compelling proposals for complex opportunities with an accent on structured bid planning, governance, and review processes. Focus on proposition development, solution reviews, commercial inputs, and risk management across the entire bid lifecycle.

Location: On-site in Greater London, United Kingdom

Company

hirify.global provides specialist bid and proposal management support for medium to high-value, complex opportunities within its Deal Hub.

What you will do

• Lead and manage the full bid lifecycle from qualification through to contract award.
• Develop and maintain robust bid plans, coordinating all bid activities.
• Drive virtual, cross-functional bid teams, ensuring effective collaboration.
• Manage proposition development, solution reviews, commercial inputs, and risk management.
• Ensure all proposals are high quality, compliant, and aligned with company standards.
• Engage directly in customer-facing activities including clarification questions and presentations.
• Apply internal governance processes and provide input into senior management reviews.
• Act as an ambassador for Bid Management, promoting best practice and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Proven experience delivering winning bids for complex product or services-based opportunities.
• Strong background in bid or proposal management, with experience managing end-to-end bid sales cycles.
• Experience applying Shipley methodology (or an equivalent structured bid framework) is essential.
• Comfortable engaging with senior stakeholders and operating at management level.
• Sound commercial understanding, including P&L awareness and risk management.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple bids simultaneously under tight deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High level of proficiency in MS Office, with experience using proposal management tools such as RFP360 and Adobe.
• Degree educated, with a strong self-starter mindset and problem-solving capability.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of Miller Heiman or equivalent sales methodologies.
• A strong interest in technology and a commitment to continuous learning.

Culture & Benefits

• Role contributes to thought leadership and embedding best practice in bid management.
• Opportunity to support the ongoing development and maturity of the bid management function.