Bid Manager

Valcon International; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in the UK is seeking a Bid Manager to shape and manage a best-practice bid management function. This role involves leading the bid process from start to finish, driving consistency and quality in submissions, and collaborating closely with teams to improve responses. Ideal candidates will have proven experience in bid management and a strong understanding of public sector frameworks. The position offers a collaborative culture with opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing bids in consulting, professional services, or similar environments.
• Understanding of public sector frameworks (e.g. CCS, DOS, G-Cloud) and tender processes.
• Excellent writing, coordination, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Set up and manage a clear bid process and governance model across Valcon UK.
• Track bid activity and performance, providing regular reporting and insights.
• Manage bids end-to-end – from qualification to submission and debrief.

Skills

Bid management

Stakeholder management

Writing skills

Coordination skills

Job description

At Valcon, we are a European powerhouse in data and AI-driven business transformation. We combine deep expertise in data and AI with our heritage in operational excellence, failsafe delivery, and organisational change. Trusted by Europe’s leading organisations, we don’t just advise – we implement and deliver sustainable business transformation.

Backed by private equity, Valcon has brought together leading firms to form one of Europe’s fastest-growing consultancies. In the UK, we’re scaling quickly while maintaining a collaborative, hands-on, and down-to-earth culture.

The Role

We’re hiring a Bid Manager to build and run a best-practice bid management function in the UK. This role is key to shaping how we pursue, manage, and win work across frameworks and direct opportunities. You’ll lead the bid process from start to finish, improving structure, consistency, and impact.

You’ll work closely with Client Partners, Industry Leads, and delivery teams to identify opportunities, build compelling responses, and grow Valcon’s visibility across key frameworks and sectors.

Key Responsibilities

Bid Process & Governance

Set up and manage a clear bid process and governance model across Valcon UK.

Define roles, timelines, and approval routes for all bids.

Track bid activity and performance, providing regular reporting and insights.

Drive consistency, compliance, and quality in all submissions.

Frameworks

Identify and evaluate frameworks that align with Valcon’s services.

Lead Valcon’s inclusion on key public and private sector frameworks.

Monitor framework renewals, performance, and opportunities for expansion.

Bid Management

Manage bids end-to-end – from qualification to submission and debrief.

Support development of win themes, storyboards, and client messaging.

Review and refine content to produce clear, concise, and persuasive responses.

Build and maintain a central repository of bid collateral

Keep standard responses, templates, and policies up to date.

Capture lessons learned to continuously improve future bids.

Experience

• Proven experience managing bids in consulting, professional services, or similar environments.
• Understanding of public sector frameworks (e.g. CCS, DOS, G-Cloud) and tender processes.
• Excellent writing, coordination, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure, prioritise, and meet deadlines.
• Confident working independently while collaborating across teams.