Bid Manager
*Location: Harwell Campus
*Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
*Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Reed is excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a strategic thinker with a flair for persuasive writing to join a forward-thinking organisation as a Bid Manager. This role is based at Harwell Campus and offers a chance to shape high-impact proposals that win business and drive growth.
Day-to-day of the role:
* Strategic Input & Solution Shaping:
*Collaborate with sales leads and subject matter experts to develop solution architectures.
*Define win themes, value propositions, and competitive differentiators.
*Ensure proposals reflect customer insight and strategic drivers.

* Bid Writing & Content Development:
*Craft clear, concise, and persuasive responses tailored to client needs.
*Translate technical input into engaging, customer-focused narratives.
*Use AI-assisted writing tools to accelerate content creation while maintaining quality and accuracy.

* Collaboration & Coordination:
*Support bid strategy through storyboarding, content planning, and quality reviews.
*Ensure compliance and timely submission in partnership with bid mechanics.
*Liaise across internal teams and external partners to align contributions.

* Continuous Improvement:
*Capture lessons learned and contribute to bid best practices.
*Maintain and update the bid content library.
*Share market intelligence and competitor insights.

Required Skills & Qualifications:
*Proven experience in bid writing or proposal development, ideally in training, consultancy, or professional services.
*Strong understanding of bid processes and procurement frameworks.
*Excellent written communication and editing skills.
*Confident using MS Office and collaboration tools (e.g., MS Teams).
*Eligible for UK Security Clearance.
*Desirable: *Knowledge of solution design principles, particularly in L&D or consulting.
*Shipley training or equivalent.
*Familiarity with scheduling/collaboration software (e.g., Monday).
*Project management qualifications (PRINCE2, APM PFQ).
*Experience with risk and cost implications in public procurement.

Benefits:
*22 days annual leave plus a 3-day Christmas shutdown and bank holidays.
*Pension scheme.
*Healthcare cash plan.
*Employee discounts.
*Specsavers vouchers.
*Cycle to work scheme.
How to Apply:
To apply for the Bid Manager position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this position.