Bid Manager

Razorblue RoleWe are looking for a Bid Manager to join our growing team of like-minded tech people. Should you choose to accept, your responsibilities will encompass:Bid Management (80%)Bid Management - End to End Bid Process OversightLead the end-to-end bid process for multiple new business opportunities and key frameworksManage timelines, documentation, and submission requirements.Compliance & Quality AssuranceEnsure all bids comply with client specifications, internal governance and scoring criteria.Review and edit content for accuracy, grammar, and impact.Collaboration & Stakeholder EngagementWork closely with subject matter experts in business development, commercial, and operational teams.Facilitate bid kick-off and review meetings.Tender & Opportunity ManagementIdentify and qualify tender opportunities across public and private sectors.Monitor procurement portals and industry platforms for new bids.Develop bid strategies aligned with business goalsProposal WritingWrite clear, persuasive, and tailored content for bids, proposals, and tender documents.Ensure consistency in tone, branding, and messaging across all submissions.Translate complex technical or operational information into accessible language.Maintain a library of reusable content, case studies, and credentialsResearch & Intelligence GatheringAnalyse tender documents and customer requirements.Conduct competitor analysis and market research to inform bid strategy.Stay up to date with industry trends and procurement practices.Commercial & Risk ManagementPrepare pricing schedules and financial models alongside Commercial Engagement team.Conduct risk assessments throughout the bid lifecycle.Ensure bids are commercially viable and competitivePost-Bid ActivitiesLead debriefs and lessons-learned sessions.Track bid outcomes and maintain performance reports.Support client presentations and negotiations.Business Development (20%)OpportunitiesRespond to prospect enquiresIdentify, grow and collaborate on opportunities to ensure growth attainmentDevelop creative pitches and propositions aimed at specific industry sectorsQuotations, Orders, Contracts & InvoicingLiaise with Procurement to provide quotations for service within the product/services and price ranges defined by the Technical ArchitectsProduction of contracts for servicesInvoicing clients appropriately for any goods/services provided and contracts initiatedAdministrationPrepare presentations for prospect meetingsEnsure all sales opportunities are logged in PipeDrive and are kept up to dateProactively follow up leads generatedOrganise and host prospects at our offices (alongside Line Manager)Attendance and participation at internal sales meetingsHandover deals won to the company’s onboarding/project management teamsOur perfect candidate should have a wealth of knowledge spanning various technologies and being able to use these skills to troubleshoot and deliver five star solutions that keep our clients happy is a must!Customer service is paramount to us, which is why we only look for candidates with excellent customer facing skills and the ability to communicate effectively. Your friendly tech-savviness will truly shine here.Razorblue RequirementsWe know its unrealistic to find someone who ticks all of these boxes (extra points if you do), which is why we seek those eager to develop over time through our development resources and peer learning. If this aligns with your own personal growth mindset, we would love you to apply.QualificationMust hold full clean UK Driving LicenceExperienceProven experience in bid writing or proposal development, ideally in a B2B or public sector environmentDesirable: Experience in IT, ideally for a Microsoft Partner/Managed Service ProviderSkillsExcellent interpersonal skillsExcellent communication skills – verbal and writtenAbility to persuade, influence and negotiate effectively at all levels within and outside the organisationExcellent telephone skillsExcellent organisation requiredAbility to work on your own or as part of a teamAbility to build strong working relationships (internal/external)Determined, enthusiastic, reliable and sociableCreative thinking and a strategic mindset.Self-motivated, achievement orientated, ability to use own initiativeAbility to work under pressure and manage multiple deadlinesFamiliarity with procurement portals and tendering processesProficiency in Microsoft Office and document formatting toolsPeople centric approach & serviceExcellent conversational fluency in English is required to clearly explain complex technical issuesContinuous learning and development are central to our culture, and we heavily invest in elevating our people, not just hiring those already at an expert level.Razorblue GivesWorking for an IT partner isn’t for the faint hearted, it requires drive, passion for technology, collaboration, and a drive to innovate.If you want to learn more about the IT domain as a whole or specialise in one particular area, you can do that here. We are not looking for the most qualified people, but people who have a true drive to learn and a passion for the technology sector. Our learning and development opportunities, combined with our team's drive for growth, result in a high volume of promotions granted year after year.We operate a hybrid working policy across most roles and often get asked why we haven’t made the decision to go fully remote… For us, natural learning opportunities are invaluable and office working enables this and has also inspired our collective culture of teamwork.Our Other Benefits IncludeBase salary of £40,000-£45,000 per annum depending on skills and knowledgeHybrid working (50%)Flexible working to suit your work life fit25 days holidays per annum + public holidays + the ability to purchase 10 morePrivate Health Insurance with Vitality HealthYour birthday offEnhanced maternity, paternity, adoption leave + baby bonusFully funded training and accreditations to expand your skillsetTwo paid charity volunteering days per year Discounted BroadbandLife insuranceQuarterly team social fundCycle to Work schemeGear up with the latest tech toys through our partnership with CurrysCruise around in an eco-friendly electric car with our EV SchemeWe're committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Please don't hesitate to reach out if you require any reasonable adjustments to participate in our application or interview process. We're here to support you.Agencies/Recruiters Please NoteTo maintain an efficient and direct application process, we ask that recruitment agencies refrain from contacting us regarding our vacancies. We encourage individual candidates to apply directly through our website, as it enables us to manage our hiring process more effectively. Razorblue does not accept unsolicited speculative CVs.We take no liability for fees or commissions if hiring someone who applied directly or was sourced through other means. Any emailed disclaimers indicating otherwise will not supersede this policy. Candidates must be submitted only in response to specific requisitions from our talent acquisition team.Your cooperation in this matter is greatly appreciated and contributes to our efforts in finding the best possible fit for our team. 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