Senior Bid Manager

Job Description : SENIOR BID MANAGER LONDON UK Role is open to International candidates Lead the entire bid process: from kick-off and team mobilisation to submission, presentation, and post-submission review. Manage timelines, deliverables, and stakeholder alignment throughout the bid lifecycle. Full end-to-end bid ownership: from kick-off and pursuit team coordination to writing, submission, and presentation stages Stakeholder Engagement & Project Leadership Coordinate across Sales, Solutions, Commercials, Operations, and Subject Matter Experts to ensure cohesive, high-quality proposals. Govern sales involvement, enforcing agreed roles and responsibilities across teams. Act as the central point of accountability for major deals, including complex global programmes. Content Development & Innovation Develop and write clear, persuasive responses tailored to client briefs, showcasing a deep understanding of our business and value proposition. Contribute to solution design and challenge inputs to ensure optimal alignment with client needs. Leverage an AI-enhanced content management system for content development and version control. Creative & Strategic Proposal Delivery Create visually compelling documents and presentations in PowerPoint that bring our solutions to life. Apply innovative approaches to storytelling through both content and design. Ensure all submissions align with brand standards, formatting, and tone of voice. Knowledge Sharing & Best Practice Maintain and enrich a central content library to drive consistency and excellence in future bids. Contribute to the evolution of best practices in bid management across the organisation. Support and mentor junior team members to foster growth and capability within the team. Expert Business Insight Represent Robert Walters’ outsourcing value proposition with credibility and gravitas at all levels. Collaborate with stakeholders from Managing Directors to Account Leaders across global regions. Demonstrate sound knowledge of the operational environment, services, and client landscapes. Ideal Background & Skills Staffing/recruitment sector experience is highly preferred 15 years’ bid management experience and sales/recruitment experience (highly preferred) Strong project management and communication skills are essential Someone who can hit the ground running and provide experienced hands-on bid support Ability to engage with SMEs and drive bid strategy as well as delivery Excellent communication and negotiation skills Exceptional time management and organisation skills Strong analytical skills with attention to detail Ability to work with targets and deliver against tight deadlines High self- motivation and drive for success Ability to work independently in an agile environment as well as collaborate as part of a team

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