Bid Manager in Birmingham

Overview

In this role you will lead and project-manage tenders and proposals to win profitable work for Gateley, collaborating with partners and fee earners across the Property Platform. You will coordinate cross-functional input, ensure timely delivery and compliance, and develop winning bid strategies. The position sits in the Bid team within Marketing and Front of House, emphasizing cross-office collaboration and content quality. This role offers impact on new-business outcomes and cross-sell opportunities across Gateley’s platforms.

Pay / Benefits

• competitive remuneration package
• learning and development opportunities via Learn platform
• My Flex rewards package
• group personal pension
• health care
• cycle to work

Responsibilities

• Lead tenders and proposals for regional and national opportunities (legal and/or consultancy)
• Guide bid/no-bid decisions with Senior Bids Manager and BD team
• Collaborate with fee earners to craft winning bid strategies and propositions
• Project manage bids, coordinate pricing and contract reviews, ensure compliance
• Draft, edit and proofread compelling content for submissions
• Coordinate with IT, HR, Accounts, Facilities and Compliance to ensure accuracy of information
• Maintain Gateley brand compliance for collateral; support fee earners in presentations
• Contribute to post-bid analysis and debriefs; share best practices
• Support Content Hub updates and precedent bank; ensure knowledge of Property Platform work

Key requirements

• Minimum 3 years’ bid or tender management experience in a B2B environment
• Experience with formal tenders
• Excellent written and verbal communication with influence
• Ability to maintain and develop senior-level client relationships
• Strong attention to detail; strong IT and numeracy skills
• Strong personal organisation; ability to prioritise work and work under pressure
• Collaborative, team-oriented mindset
• InDesign experience preferred but not essential
• Knowledge of CRM systems and online research tools
• Experience in property and/or construction sectors is advantageous

• excellent communication
• ability to influence
• relationship-building with senior clients
• InDesign
• CRM systems
• online research tools

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