Bid Manager / Bid Writer TLNT1_NI in Dungannon

Bela Recruitment is hiring a Bid Manager in Dungannon, Northern Ireland. This is a permanent job in a brilliant business, where all staff understand the importance of helping to win tenders!

Job Responsibilities

• Lead the tender and proposal activity, winning contracts across public and private sector markets.
• Manage and coordinate all tender submissions, framework applications, and commercial proposals from initial opportunity through to final submissions.
• Work collaboratively across multiple departments including sales, procurement, operations, design, sustainability, and finance.
• Ensure all submissions are completed to a high standard, on time, and aligned with the business brand and commercial strategy.
• Take full ownership of the management of the end-to-end bid and tender process.
• Review and interpret tender documentation including PQQs, ITTs, RFQs, and framework applications.
• Coordinate responses and information gathering from internal stakeholders.
• Write, edit, proofread, and format high-quality tender responses and supporting documents.
• Maintain and develop the company’s bid content library, case studies, and standard responses.
• Ensure all submissions are compliant with customer requirements and submission deadlines.
• Upload and manage submissions through procurement and tender portals.
• Support the preparation of bid presentations and organise supporting documentation.
• Monitor tender opportunities across relevant sectors and frameworks.
• Assist with post-tender feedback, lessons learned, and continuous improvement activities.
• Work closely with the commercial team to support strategic growth opportunities.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3+ years proven experience in bid writing and tender coordination.
• Excellent written English skills and attention to detail.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously.
• High proficiency in MS Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a growth environment.
• Experience responding to and winning public sector tenders.
• Knowledge of procurement frameworks and public procurement portals is desirable.
• Knowledge of Procurement Act 2023.
• Experience within managed services, manufacturing sector, textile or uniforms would be an advantage.
• Document formatting experience.
• Project management qualification or experience.
• Understanding of ESG, Sustainability, or Social Value Responses within tenders.

Rewards

• Industry leading salary, with annual salary reviews and inflation increases.
• 1 Day Remote / Hybrid working per week.
• Early Finish Fridays at 1pm.
• Super supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Company Pension.
• Health & Wellbeing Initiatives.
• Employee discount programme.
• Uniform Allowance.
• Pay Day Treats.
• Annual Charity Partnerships.
• Onsite Parking.

How to Apply

Click on the Apply button & send your CV to Jason Corr at Bela Recruitment or call. All applications will be strictly confidential and no CVs will be sent to any employer without your permission.