Bid Manager

Overview

Chief Human Resources Officer | Strategic HR Leadership at Chronicle Heritage UK. Chronicle Heritage is a global solution-driven heritage consulting firm that emphasizes supporting clients’ needs, fostering new technologies, and managing non-renewable cultural heritage assets. The role involves leading strategic HR initiatives and overseeing high-quality bids for cultural heritage projects worldwide.

Responsibilities

• Lead the bid process from opportunity identification through to submission and post-bid review.
• Develop winning bid strategies in collaboration with senior leadership, technical experts, and business development teams.
• Oversee the bid pipeline, ensuring alignment with company priorities and market opportunities.

Bid Coordination & Management

• Manage all stages of bid preparation, including planning, content development, review, and submission.
• Coordinate inputs from multi-disciplinary teams across archaeology, architecture, conservation, and related disciplines.
• Ensure all proposals meet procurement requirements, compliance standards, and client expectations.
• Maintain detailed bid schedules and ensure deadlines are met without compromising quality.

Quality Assurance & Continuous Improvement

• Maintain and enhance a central bid library, templates, and style guides.
• Conduct post-bid evaluations to identify lessons learned and drive continuous improvement.
• Monitor global heritage sector funding streams and tender trends.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement

• Work closely with project teams, marketing, and technical specialists to prepare persuasive case studies and capability statements.
• Collaborate with international partners, stakeholders, and subcontractors for joint submissions.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, partners, and funding bodies to enhance future opportunities.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in cultural heritage management, archaeology, architecture, heritage conservation, or a closely related field.
• Proven experience managing bids, preferably within the cultural heritage, environmental, or consultancy sectors.
• Demonstrated success in securing high-value international contracts.
• Exceptional written, editing, and communication skills in English.
• Strong project management and organisational abilities.
• Familiarity with international procurement processes.
• Proficiency with Microsoft and Adobe programs.
• Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and able to work to tight deadlines.

Desired Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctorate in a related field.
• Experience in international heritage work, particularly in the Middle East and/or UK.
• Background in working on UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
• Business development skills and experience.
• Proficiency in Arabic (written and spoken) is an advantage.

Schedule

Monday–Friday, standard Middle Eastern or European business hours; occasional weekend work as necessary.

Location

Saudi Arabia / United Kingdom (Remote) – Fully remote role with occasional international travel. Applicants from any location are welcome.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work on high-profile cultural heritage projects worldwide.
• Collaborative, innovative, and supportive work environment.
• Professional development and training opportunities.