Bid Manager

Pay: £35,000.00 - £45,000.00 per year

Job description:

Bid Manager – Ventro Active Fire Division (Part of Ventro Group)

Full-time, permanent | Hybrid, with occasional travel for site visits, interviews and presentations as well as occasional visits to our office in Oldbury

About Ventro Group

Ventro Group is a leading fire safety and building compliance business, backed by private equity investment from KLAR Partners. Through our brands (Ventro, Firntec, HJS and RD Jukes) we deliver fire protection, fire alarm, fire door, façade and electrical services across the UK. We are growing fast and investing in our people, and now we are currently looking to expand our active fire safety department.

The Role

We are looking for a driven, commercially minded Bid Manager to join our Active Fire division. Managing the full bid lifecycle, you will secure new business and retain existing contracts by producing compelling, technically robust tender submissions and continuously improving our win rate. You may have worked as a Bid Manager, Bid Writer, Proposal Manager, Tender Manager or Work Winning Manager.

As Bid Manager, you will:

• Manage the end-to-end bid lifecycle using structured review stages (Kick-off, Pink, Red and White reviews), producing high-quality, engaging and technically detailed proposals
• Lead the completion of SQs, PQQs, ITTs and RFPs, coordinating cross-functional input to deliver timely, accurate and compliant submissions
• Source and monitor tender opportunities, including OJEU-regulated portals, assessing suitability and producing Bid/No Bid recommendations for the Senior Leadership Team
• Oversee final bid preparation and delivery via portal, email or print, and attend site visits, presentations and interviews as required
• Work cross-functionally with Estimating, Operations and Sales to shape win strategy and proposal quality
• Conduct post-bid reviews, analyse feedback and implement improvements to drive win rates
• Maintain and enhance the Bid Library, and support a smooth operational handover post-award
• Provide regular reporting on bid activity and performance, and support continuous improvement of the bid function

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in bid management or bid writing, with a track record of contributing to successful tender submissions
• Excellent written and verbal communication, producing high-quality, persuasive and technically detailed content
• Strong understanding of tender documentation (SQ, PQQ, ITT, RFP) and bid lifecycle methodologies (Kick-off, Pink/Red/White reviews)
• Familiarity with OJEU-regulated tender portals and processes
• High attention to detail, strong organisation, and the ability to coordinate stakeholders across multiple teams to strict deadlines
• Confident using Microsoft Office applications
• Knowledge of the construction or fire safety sectors, and experience improving win rates and bid processes, are welcome but not essential
• Membership of a professional body such as APMP (Association of Proposal Management Professionals) is a plus

You don’t need the exact title “Bid Manager”. Many of our best people came from bid, proposal, tender or commercial roles across fire and security, construction, building services or wider technical sectors.

Our Values

Right from the Start | Extreme Ownership | Day 1 Mindset

What We Offer

• Career progression in a PE-backed, high-growth business
• Training and development
• Additional leave purchase option, healthcare scheme, cycle-to-work scheme, company reward scheme (vouchers and more) and regular company events

If this sounds like you, apply now.

Ventro Group values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements to support your application.

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