Bid Manager

Due to the group’s continued growth, we are seeking a high-calibre Bid Manager to spearhead bid activity across all divisions. Following a significant private equity investment and a successful "buy-and-build" strategy, our client has transformed from a niche consultancy into a multi-disciplinary laboratory powerhouse. Bringing together some of the UK’s most specialist forensic and analytical laboratories, the group combines almost a century of expertise with state-of-the-art facilities and internationally recognised quality standards.

This is a rare opportunity to join a group that combines the agility of an entrepreneurial scale-up with the technical "Tier 1" prestige of a legacy firm. Operating within a specialist and highly regulated environment, you will be the driving force behind securing new work through the delivery of high-quality, compliant, and competitive tender submissions.

The Opportunity

As the Bid Manager, you will step into a standalone role and hold full ownership of the bid lifecycle across the entire group.  This is a business in its "v2.0" phase; following major rebranding and a period of rapid acquisition, the infrastructure is in place for significant scaling.

Rather than chasing a relentless, high-volume pipeline, success in this role is measured strictly on quality, consistency, and true ownership of a manageable volume of high-value opportunities.  You will be working alongside a talented and ambitious Business Development team, as well as senior leadership, backed by a leading UK private equity firm.

The Role

• Full Bid lifecycle management: Coordinate and deliver all tender activity from initial opportunity identification and monitoring procurement portals through to submission and post-tender review.
• Content & strategy: Author and edit high-quality, tailored responses that align perfectly with client requirements, while building and maintaining a credible, up-to-date bid library.
• Stakeholder collaboration: Act as the central hub across the business, working closely with subject matter experts, commercial teams, and senior stakeholders to align pricing, technical solutions, and the overall narrative.
• Process & governance: Ensure all submissions are flawlessly compliant, accurate, and aligned with rigorous quality standards and regulatory frameworks.
• Reporting & improvement: Maintain an accurate tender pipeline log, provide proportionate reporting on performance to the executive team, and actively capture feedback to drive continuous improvement.

Who We Are Looking For

• Proven Bid expertise: A track record of managing bids end-to-end, ideally within highly regulated environments such as Scientific, Testing, Legal, Manufacturing, or Public Sector procurement frameworks. It would be a major plus if you have worked on bids for public sector bodies or local authorities, but we are open to other sector experience.
• Standalone capability: A confident, hands-on professional who is comfortable operating independently, establishing a structured bidding framework.
• Exceptional writing skills: Stellar communication and editing skills with a keen eye for detail, ensuring technical accuracy is balanced with a compelling commercial narrative.
• Operational rigour: An organised multi-tasker who can manage competing priorities, track critical compliance criteria, and navigate complex procurement portals seamlessly.
• Regulatory mindset: Comfortable adhering to strict quality standards, assurance systems, and industry-specific codes of conduct.

Why join us?

Our client is a profitable, ambitious, growing group of companies, but they consciously maintain a small-company culture that truly accommodates and balances life outside of the business.  They support and encourage their people to grow alongside the company, offering a comprehensive benefits package.