Senior Bids Manager

We're looking for an experienced bid professional who combines strategic thinking, commercial awareness and exceptional writing skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.

You'll bring:

Significant experience managing successful bids, tenders and proposals, ideally within professional services.

A proven ability to lead complex opportunities from early-stage capture planning through to submission and debrief.

Experience navigating a range of procurement processes including RFIs, PQQs, RFPs, ITTs and framework opportunities.

Outstanding writing, editing and proofreading skills, with an ability to tailor messaging to different audiences.

Strong project management skills and the ability to manage multiple deadlines and stakeholders simultaneously.

The confidence to challenge, influence and guide senior stakeholders to achieve the best outcomes.

Strong commercial acumen, with the ability to contribute to pricing discussions and overall bid strategy.

Experience coaching others for pitches, presentations and client interviews.

A collaborative approach and a passion for continuous improvement and sharing best practice.

Strong analytical and numerical skills, including the ability to work confidently with data and spreadsheets.

Experience delivering bid training, facilitating workshops or supporting business development initiatives would be advantageous.

We're not box tickers. We appreciate the need for everyone to find a role that challenges them and gives them room for growth.

If you bring transferable skills and a fresh perspective, we’d love to hear from you. If this role excites you and you have the skills to succeed, we encourage you to apply.

At Foot Anstey, we’re committed to making a difference for our people, our clients, and society. Here’s what makes us stand out:

An ambitious growth strategy that opens up opportunities for our people to make their mark.

A client base that spans household names, thriving startups, and ambitious enterprises.

A culture built on our values of being refreshingly human, entrepreneurial, inclusive and collaborative.

A strong focus on being a responsible business with a commitment to sustainability and giving back to our communities.

Comprehensive professional development and training – whatever your role and level we have training that will support you to achieve your goals.

Hit the "Apply Now" button. Send us your CV and a quick note on why this role is perfect for you. Our team will review your application and be in touch, whatever the outcome.

Send us your CV and a quick note on why this role is perfect for you.

Our team will review your application and be in touch, whatever the outcome.

Invited for interview? With a straightforward process typically involving two interviews, our talent acquisition team will guide you through every step, ensuring you feel confident and prepared to show us what you can do. We want you to be able to showcase your talent and to feel comfortable being yourself throughout the process. If there’s anything we can do to support you or make things more accessible, just let us know – you can tell us at any stage of the process. If you’d like to visit our offices prior to your interview or would like help testing your kit for your virtual interview, just let us know.

With a straightforward process typically involving two interviews, our talent acquisition team will guide you through every step, ensuring you feel confident and prepared to show us what you can do.

We want you to be able to showcase your talent and to feel comfortable being yourself throughout the process. If there’s anything we can do to support you or make things more accessible, just let us know – you can tell us at any stage of the process.

If you’d like to visit our offices prior to your interview or would like help testing your kit for your virtual interview, just let us know.