Bid Manager / Writer

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Location: Shipley BD17

An accomplished Bid and Capture Leader with over 15 years' experience delivering complex, high-value tenders within the public and private sectors. This Associate has a proven track record of leading multi-disciplinary teams, shaping winning strategies and driving growth in highly competitive environments.

They are particularly adept at aligning bid strategy with client objectives, leading and motivating teams and maximising value in governance processes. With persuasive writing capabilities, they integrate smoothly into teams as well as leading them.

Key Achievements


Total submission values of €1.2bn in 2025, with a win rate of 78% by volume.

Recent long-term assignment working across 11 countries, leading a team of 12 to create compelling proposals in the Space, Defence and Immigration sectors.

Played an integral role in retaining a 110m € Defence deal with a major European organisation in 2025.

Supported a key client to onboard new bidding colleagues following an acquisition, balancing sensitive dynamics with exacting growth requirements.

Experience


APMP, PRINCE2 and Lean Six Sigma-qualified bid and project manager with international experience across UK and European government work, as well as private sector bids. Skilled in legal and commercial processes, relationship development, maximising growth opportunities and managing change. Knowledgeable in Space, Defence, Immigration, Healthcare, Government, Logistics.

Offers end-to-end bid and capture management, from qualification and win strategy to client presentation and transfer to operations. This Associate has led complex procurement processes across the UK and Europe, advising on bidding strategy and execution and governance. They are skilled at training bid teams in best practice methodologies.

Adept at influencing C-suite-level stakeholders (both within bidding organisations and client teams), delivering high-quality proposals, presentations and bespoke materials that clearly articulate value and differentiation.

  • Primary Discipline: Bid Manager / Writer

  • Reference No: CAN-22687

  • Consultant Disciplines: Bid / Deal Strategist, Bid Consultant, Bid Director, Bid Manager, Bid Manager - Senior, Capture Manager, Head of Bid Management, Head of Proposal Management, Pitch Manager, Process Consultant, Project Manager, Proposal Author, Proposal Coach, Proposal Consultant, Proposal Director, Proposal Writer, Writer

  • Consultant Skills: AI for Bid Management, APMP Member, Bid Best Practice, Bid Clarifications, Bid Governance, Bid Kick-Off, Bid Management, Bid Process Management, Bid Resource Allocation, Bid Review, Bid Risk Management, Bid Writing, Capture Management, Client Facing, Coaching and Mentoring, Competitive Dialogue, Compliance Matrix, Content Management, Copy Writing, CV Writing, Deal Architect, Editorial Skills, French Language, Industry Trained in Bid and Proposal Management, Legal Experience, Negotiation Skills, OJEU, Peer Review, People / Team Management, Pipeline Management, PQQ Experience, Pre-Proposal Planning, Pre-sales Experience, Pre-Written Content Development, Presentation Skills, Project Management, Proof Reading, Proposal Best Practice, Proposal Content Management, Proposal Governance, Proposal Leadership, Proposal Management, Proposal Writing, Qualification Skills, Rebidding Strategy, Red Team Review Lead, Relationship Management, RFP / ITT Experience, Risk Management and Compliance, Spanish Language, Storyboarding Skills, Strategy Development, Training, Value Proposition Development, Win Strategy Development

  • Consultant Qualifications: A Levels, APMP Foundation, APMP Practitioner, Bachelors Degree, GCSEs, Other - Professional, Prince 2, Shipley Trained, Six Sigma / Black Belt / TQM, Strategic Proposals Masterclass, Strategic Proposals Writing Course

  • Consultant Industries: Aerospace and Defence, Construction - Industrial Facilities and Infrastructure, Construction - Residential & Commercial/Office, Defence, Energy and Utilities, Engineering Services, Environmental Services, Facilities Management, Government and Public Sector, Healthcare Services, Infrastructure, Logistics & Transport, Management Consulting Services, Outsourcing, Public Sector, Security and Surveillance, Translation