Bid Manager

Austin Recruitment LTD
This role sits at the centre of a fast-moving, design-led bid team, supporting the delivery of visually strong, well-structured submissions from first receipt through to post-tender interview.

It offers exposure to the full bid lifecycle, close collaboration with designers and directors, and the chance to develop both creative and commercial skills within a supportive, hands-on environment. Ideal for someone who enjoys structure, storytelling and design, and wants to build a long-term career in bids.

What this role gives you

• Involvement across the entire bid process, not just one stage
• Direct collaboration with Project Designers and Directors
• Exposure to concept development, layout, graphics and narrative shaping
• A strong foundation in bid coordination, content management and presentation delivery
• A genuinely collaborative team environment where ideas and input are encouraged

The day-to-day Bid coordination

• Supporting bids from receipt through to post-tender interview
• Attending kick-off meetings and helping shape actions, deadlines and return formats
• Setting up and maintaining bid folders, document control and versioning
• Tracking deadlines and coordinating inputs to keep submissions on track

Concept & template support

• Supporting concept bid designs alongside Project Designers and Directors
• Coordinating layouts, diagrams, imagery and supporting graphics
• Building tender templates including CVs, case studies and generic pages
• Ensuring everything aligns with the agreed concept, structure and client brand

Content & quality

• Proofreading and sense-checking written content for clarity and consistency
• Flagging areas that need refinement or clearer messaging
• Supporting content shaping to ensure submissions are client-focused and readable
• Completing client research templates to inform tone of voice and narrative

Collaboration & presentation

• Coordinating input from designers, directors and wider contributors
• Supporting workshops and concept sessions when required
• Preparing mid-tender and post-tender interview presentations
• Ensuring presentations are clear, cohesive and aligned with the bid story

What tends to work well in this role

• Naturally organised with strong attention to detail
• Comfortable juggling multiple deadlines and priorities
• Confident working with written content and layouts
• Visually aware, with an interest in design and storytelling
• Collaborative, proactive and keen to develop