Bid/Framework Manager

About the company

Bid / Framework Manager -Birmingham-up to £45,000 + Benefits-* The organisation is a leading provider of critical solutions, trusted across the emergency services, defence, public sector, and commercial markets. Operating on both national and international scales, they deliver vital technology and infrastructure designed to support personnel in high-stakes environments.

Your tasks

The Opportunity An experienced and motivated Bid / Framework Manager is required to oversee and elevate the organisation's tender and proposal activities. This role is pivotal in securing new business opportunities and maintaining vital, long-term frameworks with existing clients across the UK and global markets.

The successful candidate will manage the full bid lifecycle, coordinating high-quality submissions from initial opportunity identification all the way through to final contract award. Working closely with cross-functional sales, technical, and operational teams, the manager will design and deliver compelling, compliant, and commercially competitive proposals.

• Bid Delivery: Lead, manage, and deliver high-quality, persuasive tender submissions within strict deadlines.
• Content Development: Write, edit, and curate compelling proposal content that effectively communicates technical capabilities and value propositions.
• Stakeholder Coordination: Formulate and lead bid planning, reviews, and submission activities by coordinating vital inputs from technical, commercial, and operational teams.
• Framework Management: Maintain, audit, and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) for current frameworks, while ensuring ongoing communication and relationship management with existing clients.
• Compliance & Governance: Ensure all submissions strictly align with customer requirements and stringent public procurement guidelines.
• Knowledge Management: Maintain and systematically upgrade bid libraries, past case studies, and standard proposal templates.

Requirements

What the Organisation is Looking For

• Proven Track Record: Demonstrated experience in bid management, proposal writing, or framework administration.
• Communication & Structure: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, backed by strong organizational and project management capabilities.
• Industry Context: Prior experience within the public sector, defence, technology, or critical communications fields is highly desirable.
• Adaptability: The proven ability to manage multiple overlapping deadlines and influence a diverse group of internal and external stakeholders.
• Qualifications: An APMP (Association of Proposal Management Professionals) qualification is advantageous, though not essential.

What we offer

Benefits & Remuneration

• Competitive base salary of up to £45k (dependent on experience).
• Comprehensive corporate benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth within a highly secure and expanding technology sector.