Bid Manager

Working within Gateley’s Property New Business team, the Bid Manager will be responsible for supporting partners to win profitable work through the sales and tender process. You will take ownership of and project manage responses to formal tender opportunities as well as produce credentials and proposals to support winning work within the legal and surveying businesses across the Property Platform. The role holder will work proactively to ensure all tenders are delivered on time and accurately, in compliance with client and regulatory requirements.

This is a collaborative role which requires the role holder to build strong, proactive relationships with internal clients across all offices. Positive working relationships with the wider Marketing team, particularly the Property New Business team (which includes a Bid Manager, New Business Manager and two Senior New Business Executives) will be integral to the success of this role. This is a 12–14-month Fixed Term Contract.

Key Responsibilities Lead tenders and proposals across the Property Platform for both regional and national opportunities. Identify, scope and evaluate bids, working with the other Bid Manager for Property and wider New Business team to guide the bid/no-bid decision. Work closely with fee earners to develop winning bid strategies and propositions.

Carry out research on clients and prospective clients. Project manage bids, including initiating kick‑off emails, managing progress meetings, coordinating pricing and contract reviews, ensuring full compliance with all requirements. Draft, edit and proofread compelling content.

Liaise with support departments (IT, HR, Accounts, Facilities and Compliance) to ensure all information submitted is accurate. Ensure all collateral is created within the Gateley brand guidelines. Coach fee earners to help them prepare for presentations.

Analyse pitch wins/losses and follow up through a proactive debrief process. Follow the bids promises process following winning sales opportunities. Develop and share best practice, working collaboratively with the wider Property New Business team.

Contribute to the ‘Content Hub’ to keep the precedent bank up to date and maintain quality content with support from the Group Bid Coordinator. Maintain knowledge of the work completed by teams within the Property Platform, look for opportunities to cross‑sell services from across the Platform and the wider Group. Gather best practice responses to commonly faced questions and useful case studies, including sector‑specific experience.

Share examples of best practice and innovative ideas across the Property Platform. Ensure a consistent approach to bids is implemented across the Property Platform, helping to continually improve the approach. This job description is not an exhaustive list due to the requirements of the role.

Therefore, the job holder may be required from time to time to work with the wider new business team on ad‑hoc projects. Qualifications & Skills Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a bid or tender management role in a B2B environment. Experience of working in the property and/or construction sectors is preferred.

Experience of working on formal tenders. Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence. Ability to maintain and develop client relationships at a senior level.

InDesign experience preferred. Knowledge of CRM systems and online research tools. Excellent IT and numeracy skills.

Strong personal organisation skills. Fastidious attention to detail. Ability to prioritise own workload.

Benefits The role offers a competitive remuneration package and a range of learning and development opportunities via the Learn platform. The My Flex comprehensive rewards package includes options covering annual leave (and the benefit of purchasing extra days), cycle to work, critical illness benefit, employee assistance programme, group personal pension, health care, season ticket loan and other benefits. Additional perks are available through Perks At Work/Home, as well as a Community Online Academy offering free courses for all. #J-18808-Ljbffr