Bid Manager

Drive High-Impact Bids That Change Lives. At Fedcap, we're looking for an experienced Bid Manager to lead high-value opportunities from initial qualification through to submission and mobilisation. This is a pivotal role, bringing together stakeholders from across the business to develop compelling, compliant and deliverable solutions that support our growth and help us create even greater social impact. You'll combine project management, stakeholder engagement and bid leadership expertise to ensure opportunities progress effectively through governance, submission and implementation readiness.

Salary: £54,424 to £60,471

Location: We welcome applications from candidates located within a reasonable commuting distance of our UK offices.

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Travel: Occasional travel may be required

What you'll be doing

• As Bid Manager, you'll take ownership of assigned opportunities, ensuring they are delivered in a structured, controlled and commercially effective way.
• Managing opportunities from qualification through to submission and mobilisation readiness.
• Developing and maintaining project plans, milestones and delivery schedules.
• Leading cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality, compliant submissions.
• Coordinating governance reviews, approvals and stage-gate processes.
• Managing risks, issues and dependencies, ensuring proactive mitigation and escalation where required.
• Overseeing submission planning, compliance requirements and final delivery.
• Building strong relationships with stakeholders across Operations, HR, Finance, Commercial, Technology, Legal and Quality functions.
• Supporting the mobilisation of successful bids, ensuring a smooth transition from contract award to operational delivery.
• Driving continuous improvement through lessons learned, best practice and process enhancements.

What we're looking for

• We're seeking a highly organised and collaborative professional who can confidently manage multiple workstreams and deliver against demanding deadlines.
• A commitment to our values of Kindness, Respect, Integrity and Innovation.
• Experience managing bids, opportunities, programmes or complex projects.
• A proven track record of coordinating multi-disciplinary teams to deliver successful outcomes.
• Strong project management skills, including planning, risk management and dependency tracking.
• Experience preparing governance papers, business cases or decision-making materials.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• The ability to manage competing priorities within a fast-paced environment.
• Experience working within complex matrix organisations.

It would be beneficial if you also have:

• Experience within public sector, procurement or commissioned services environments.
• Knowledge of tender processes and bid governance frameworks.
• Formal project management or bid management qualifications.
• Experience supporting mobilisation and implementation activities following contract award.

About Fedcap

In the UK, Fedcap is a not-for-profit organisation committed to improving people's mobility. We support people to find work and access better health, education and learning opportunities. Working across our four integrated practice areas – education, workforce development, health, and economic development – we deliver research-based solutions that remove barriers and open doors to economic mobility and wellbeing for individuals and communities.

What We Offer

• We’re a mission-led organisation with social value at our core.
• We’ve been trusted for nearly a century to help people improve their economic wellbeing.
• We’re a Disability Confident Leader and proud to reflect the communities we serve.
• You’ll make a real impact: Every success story you help write will be felt in homes, workplaces, and communities across the county.
• You’ll grow: With access to training, reflective practice, and a national network of likeminded colleagues.
• You’ll be supported: We believe in team working, wellbeing check-ins, and manageable caseloads.
• You’ll be part of something bigger: From mental health awareness to inclusive recruitment and sustainable employment, your work contributes to broader change.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

We’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone is treated fairly, feels they belong, and can do their best work. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and communities, and we value the different perspectives and lived experiences they bring. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

Fedcap Employment is a Disability Confident Leader employer. We will consider reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and, where required, in the workplace. We will not exclude a candidate with a disability unless they are unable to carry out a duty that is intrinsic to the role, after reasonable adjustments have been considered. We are positive about employing veterans, serving personnel, and spouses/partners and family members, as part of our commitment to the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant.

As a Ban the Box employer, we assess applicants on their skills and potential. We do not ask about criminal convictions at the initial application stage, and any relevant information is considered fairly and in line with the role. If you need any adjustments to apply for this role or to take part in the recruitment process, please let us know. We’re committed to making our recruitment process fair, accessible and inclusive for everyone.

Benefits

• 33 days’ annual leave (including bank holidays) with the option to buy or sell additional days.
• £500 annual benefits scheme to spend at over 900 retailers.
• Cycle to Work scheme open all year round.
• Pension scheme with up to 5% employer match.
• Free life assurance worth 4x your salary.
• Health & wellbeing support, including access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family.
• Digital gym, mindfulness resources, virtual GP and more.