Bid Manager in Cheadle

Join APS Group and help us create bids that don't just answer the question – they win the business.

At APS Group, we're looking for a talented Creative Bid Manager who combines exceptional bid management expertise with a genuine creative spark.

We want someone who can transform tender responses into compelling, visually engaging, and persuasive submissions that make our brand stand out in a highly competitive marketplace.

This is an opportunity to join a successful and forward-thinking business where you'll have the freedom to influence how bids are written, designed, presented, and developed.

You'll work across a diverse range of private sector and creative opportunities while helping shape the future of our bid function through innovation, process improvement, and the intelligent use of AI.

Why Join APS Group?

We're a business that believes in continuous improvement, innovation, and collaboration.

We don't stand still, and neither should our bids.

We're seeking someone who is passionate about creating compelling proposals, challenging traditional approaches, and finding new ways to improve our chances of success.

If you're someone who enjoys taking complex information and turning it into engaging, beautifully presented content that tells a powerful story, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Be Doing

As our Creative Bid Manager, you'll take ownership of the full bid lifecycle, leading opportunities from initial qualification through to final submission and post-bid review.

You’ll work closely with sales teams, subject matter experts, senior stakeholders, and board-level colleagues to create winning responses that showcase the best of APS Group.

Key responsibilities include

• Managing multiple tenders and proposals from start to finish.
• Creating high-quality, winning bid content and presentations.
• Bringing fresh ideas, creativity and visual impact to every submission.
• Turning technical and operational information into compelling client-focused proposals.
• Ensuring bid collateral is professionally designed, brand compliant and highly engaging.
• Collaboration with colleagues across the business to gather information and develop strong bid strategies.
• Driving continuous improvement within bid processes, systems and technology.
• Supporting the exploration and adoption of AI tools that improve bid quality and efficiency.

What We're Looking For

We're particularly interested in individuals who don't see bids as simply completing documents.

We want someone who can

• Craft persuasive narratives that connect with clients.
• Bring creativity and flair to tender submissions and presentations.
• Create visually engaging proposals using strong Power Point and document design skills.
• Challenge the status quo and introduce innovative approaches that help APS stand apart from competitors.
• Balance creativity with commercial awareness and compliance requirements.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders at every level of the business.

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience managing and writing successful bids and tenders.
• Experience producing complex, solution-based proposals.
• Strong Power Point design skills and ideally knowledge of In Design.
• Excellent Microsoft Word skills, including templates and styles.
• The ability to take information from multiple sources and develop polished, brand-compliant submissions.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.
• An interest in AI and how emerging technologies can improve bid processes and outputs.
• The type of person who thrives here
• Naturally creative and commercially minded.
• Curious, proactive and always looking for ways to improve.
• Organised and able to manage multiple deadlines.
• Comfortable working with senior stakeholders and subject matter experts.
• Passionate about producing work that genuinely stands out from the crowd.
• About APS Group

At APS Group, we're continually evolving, investing in innovation, technology and people to deliver exceptional solutions for our clients.

We're looking for individuals who want to help shape that future and make a real impact.

Ready to Apply?

Send us your CV and tell us why you'd be the perfect addition to our bid team!

We would particularly love to hear about examples where you've used creativity, storytelling, presentation design, or innovation to help win new business.

APS Group is proud to be an equal opportunities employer.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

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