At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the creation of winning bids and proposals for exciting projects.
- Company: Join Marston Holdings, a market leader in transportation services.
- Benefits: Enjoy 25 days annual leave, hybrid working, and career growth opportunities.
- Other info: Collaborative culture with a focus on innovation and continuous improvement.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by securing new business opportunities in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Proven experience in bid management and excellent communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 51750 - 63250 £ per year.
Location – Rochdale (Northern Hub) or London (Southern Hub) – Hybrid. 2/3 days in office
Are you an experienced Bid Manager with a proven track record of producing successful tenders, proposals, and presentations? Do you thrive under pressure, enjoy collaborating with stakeholders across a business, and have a passion for creating compelling, high-quality submissions? Marston Holdings are looking for a talented Bid Manager to join our Commercial Business Development team. Reporting to the Head of Bids, you will play a key role in securing new business opportunities across our Transportation division, which delivers services to local and central government, utilities, energy providers, and the legal sector. This is an exciting opportunity to join a market-leading organisation and contribute to the growth of a diverse and expanding business.
What you'll be doing:
- Lead the development and delivery of high-quality bid submissions, ensuring all responses are compelling, compliant, and submitted on time.
- Manage and produce high-quality tender, proposal, and presentation responses.
- Build strong relationships with subject matter experts across the business.
- Ensure all bid activity follows the Marston Bid Management Process.
- Manage bid documentation and maintain the highest standards of quality and accuracy.
- Identify and mitigate bid-related risks.
- Drive continuous improvement through client feedback and market insight.
- Maintain and develop the bid content library.
- Record and manage bid activity through CRM and reporting systems.
- Support team operations and deputise for the Bid Executive when required.
What we're looking for:
Essential: We're seeking a proactive, organised, and results-driven individual with excellent communication skills and a strong background in bid management.
- Experience managing and writing successful bid submissions, including: Selection Questionnaires (SQs), Tenders, Proposals, Presentations.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong planning, organisational, and time management abilities.
- Ability to work independently and deliver under tight deadlines.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Strong literacy and numeracy skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Visio.
- Calm and professional approach in demanding situations.
Desirable:
- Degree-level education.
- Experience bidding within both public and private sector environments.
About You:
- Self-motivated and positive in your approach.
- Results-focused and commercially aware.
- Innovative and solution-oriented.
- A collaborative team player who enjoys building relationships.
- Flexible and comfortable working across multiple projects and deadlines.
What you will get in return: 25 annual leave days plus
Bid Manager in London employer: Marston Holdings Limited
Marston Holdings Limited is an excellent employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work environment for its Outdoor Parking Enforcement Officers in Newark on Trent. With flexible working hours, comprehensive training, and attractive employee benefits such as health perks and pension schemes, the company prioritises employee growth and well-being, making it a rewarding place to build a career while contributing to public safety.
