Bid Manager

Bid Manager - Gi Group Holding (Recruitment)

Remote (with occasional travel to Chesterfield and London)
Up to £43,000 + Car Allowance (£4,200) + Benefits

Ready to take your career to the next level? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment?

We’re on the hunt for a Bid Manager to join our team at Gi Group Holding – a global leader in recruitment and workforce solutions. If you have a passion for bid management, a sharp eye for detail, and the ability to craft compelling proposals, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

Why join us?

• Exciting Projects: You’ll manage bid responses for high-value clients across the UK and internationally.
• Collaboration & Impact: Work closely with sales leaders, operational teams, and subject matter experts to create winning proposals.
• Autonomy & Flexibility: This is a remote role, but you'll be part of a highly collaborative and supportive team.
• Career Growth: Help shape the future of our bid function while developing your skills in a global organisation.

Responsibilities of a Bid Manager in the Recruitment Industry

In this role you will work closely and collaboratively with the Sales Lead, Operational stakeholders from across our UK brands and subject matter experts during the bid and proposal phases of the wider sales cycle.  There is also engagement with our international colleagues and counterparts to support global opportunities.

You will have responsibility for producing high quality, persuasive proposals and response documents for formal tender processes from potential and existing clients. This position is all encompassing across each element and stage of bid and proposal development and production.  Core requirements include project managing, writing, editing and producing the final version in accordance with brand guidelines, whilst tailoring to the needs of the client. 

This also includes assisting with updating and maintaining content for the bid library.

As part of this role you will be involved in supporting wider team initiatives and projects that support continuous improvement. 

As part of a remote team, this role is predominately home based, with some requirements to travel for meetings.  Core locations for meetings tend to be our head office in Chesterfield and Central London.

What you will need – Essential Skills:

• Strong organisation skills with high levels of attention to detail
• Demonstrable project management skills within a process driven and, sometimes, pressurised environment
• The ability to manage multiple projects at the same time
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including communication and the ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships
• Be a team player with the ability to manage your own timetable
• Have effective and persuasive writing skills
• Proof reading skills to support written material from colleagues
• Have a solid working knowledge of Microsoft Office and tender portals

Desirable skills:

• APMP accreditation (minimum foundation) and / or relevant qualifications in Project Management, Communication etc.
• 5+ years experience within a bid / sales environment
• Experience and knowledge of the recruitment and HR solutions market
• A good understanding of social value within the recruitment and HR service sector
• Creative problem solving skills
• Knowledge of bid management software / design software