Bid Manager

Role Overview

To support our continued growth, we are recruiting for a Bid Manager who will be responsible for the end-to-end bid creation and submission process. The role is an essential component of our commercial operations and will involve coordinating with various stakeholders, developing bid strategies, and ensuring compliance with client requirements. 

Within this role, you will be working on multiple proposals at any point in time, across the entire range of FSP’s capabilities focus customer sectors. 

The role would suit either experienced Bid Managers or ambitious Bid Writers who are looking to move into a Bid Management role.

Responsibilities

• End-to-End Bid Management: Oversee the entire bid process, including reviewing bid invitations, conducting bid/no-bid analysis, and establishing timelines for content authoring, review and submission.  

• Team Coordination: Manage virtual bid teams and inputs from key stakeholders, typically engaging with commercial, client relationship leads, branding, subject matter experts, sector, finance, legal, and project management/delivery. 

• Strategy Development: Work with the relevant client team colleagues develop a clear win strategy for each bid and ensure win themes are clear and compelling.  

• Proposal Creation: Develop compelling and persuasive bid documents that meet client requirements and adhere to guidelines.  

• Compliance: Ensure all bids comply with relevant regulations and standards, including client requirements and internal governance procedures  

• Risk Management: Identify and resolve complex technical, strategic, and business issues that may arise during the bid process  

• Reporting: Provide regular updates to internal stakeholders on bid progress and outcomes  

About you

• Customer Focused: Committed to delivering high-quality proposals and ensuring client satisfaction. 

• Comfortable with deadlines and managing priorities: Able to effectively manage your time and mutliple projects. 

• Adaptable and self motivated: You work well independently and as part of a virtual team.  

• Analytical Thinker: You can analyse complex problems and develop effective solutions. 

• Fast learner: Possess a strong appetite to learn about a range of IT products, services, and solutions. 

• Adaptable: Flexible to adapt to changing client needs and industry trends. 

What we look for in our people

• Strong alignment with FSP values and ethos
• Commitment to teamwork, quality and mutual success
• Proactivity with an ability to operate with pace and energy
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Dedication to excellence and quality

Who are FSP?

FSP is a leading enterprise transformation consultancy specialising in Data & AI, Cyber Security, Enterprise Cloud and Change Delivery. We help organisations modernise, innovate and grow through advisory-led consulting, deep technical expertise and high-quality delivery. Working across complex and regulated environments, we partner with clients to build secure, intelligent and resilient digital capabilities that deliver lasting business value.
Our culture is built on true belonging, opportunity for all and excellence in everything we do. Through our One FSP Playbook, we have created a shared set of values and winning behaviours that shape how we work, collaborate and show up for our colleagues and our clients. We are committed to creating an environment where talented people are supported, developed and given the opportunity to thrive, building a high-performing organisation where everyone can contribute, grow and succeed together.
Find out more about people and One FSP playbook: 
fsp.co/about-fsp/   |  One FSP Playbook

Why work for FSP?

At FSP, we are committed to providing:

• A collaborative and supportive environment in which you can grow and develop your career
• The tools and opportunity to do work you can be proud of
• A chance to work alongside some of the best people in the industry, who always seek to share their knowledge and experience
• Hybrid working – we empower you to make smart choices about when and where to work to achieve great results
• Industry leading coaching and mentoring
• Competitive salary and an excellent benefits package

Equal and Fair Opportunity

FSP is an equal opportunity employer and we welcome applications from all suitable candidates. We consider all applicants for employment regardless of age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief.

Research suggests that applicants from underrepresented groups are less likely to apply for roles if they do not precisely meet requirements, or if they felt there were clear barriers as to who should apply. If you are excited about a potential role with us but are concerned that you may not be a perfect fit, please do apply, as you may be the ideal candidate for this role or for a different vacancy within FSP.

We endeavour to always provide fair opportunity for applicants to showcase themselves in the best way possible during any interviews or meetings. If you require any adjustments for a call or in-person meeting, please let us know.