Bid Manager

Manage the full bid lifecycle from qualified opportunity through to submission and contract award

Develop persuasive, high-quality bid responses tailored to customer requirements

Coordinate contributions from Operations, Finance, Legal and HR teams

Manage bid plans, timelines and governance processes to ensure successful submissions

Maintain and continuously improve bid content libraries, case studies and supporting documentation

Translate customer requirements into practical, deliverable transport solutions

Work with operational teams to develop costed and commercially viable proposals

Support pricing development and commercial modelling activities

Identify risks, assumptions and opportunities within proposed solutions

Engage with suppliers and supply chain partners to support bid development

Manage multiple live opportunities across a varied pipeline

Support bid/no-bid decisions through commercial and strategic assessment

Maintain CRM records and provide regular pipeline updates

Manage tender portals, clarification questions and submission requirements

Work closely with the Commercial Bids Executive to ensure seamless opportunity handover and progression

Represent ARTS during client meetings, presentations and clarification discussions

Build positive relationships with procurement teams and key stakeholders

Support the transition of successful bids into operational mobilisation

Ensure contractual commitments and commercial assumptions are effectively handed over to delivery teams

Proven experience managing the full bid lifecycle from opportunity through to award

Strong bid writing and proposal development skills

Experience working within formal tender and procurement environments

Commercial awareness and experience supporting pricing or commercial modelling activities

Excellent project management and organisational skills

The ability to manage multiple concurrent bids and deadlines

Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills

Experience mentoring or supporting junior colleagues

Strong Microsoft Office and CRM system skills

Experience within transport, rail, logistics, infrastructure or managed services environments would be advantageous. APMP qualifications and experience using eTendering platforms would also be desirable.

At ARTS, you'll join an ambitious and growing business where you'll play a direct role in shaping our future success.

We offer:

Competitive salary

Hybrid working

Free travel on Arriva branded rail services across the country

Arriva Village employee discounts

Employee Assistance Programme with 24-hour confidential support

Opportunities for professional development and career progression

If you're an experienced Bid Manager looking for an opportunity to make a real impact within a growing organisation, we'd love to hear from you.