Mansfield
Location: Hybrid (Mansfield) / Remote Department: Group Sales & Marketing Reports to: Head of Bid Management Working Hours: 40 hours per week (08:30–17:30, one-hour lunch break) On-site Requirement: Ideally, one day per week in Mansfield, depending on location Linney is a world-class, multichannel marketing services business. We’re looking for an Bid Manager to manage the end-to-end tender process, from qualification through to submission and feedback. Main Purpose of the Role • Manage the end-to-end tender process, from qualification through to submission and feedback., • Write compelling, tailored bid responses for a wide range of business audiences, marketing services and industry sectors., • Ensure bid & marketing library and resources are up to date and accessible., • Lead, coach, and support SMEs and cross-functional teams., • Support continuous improvement within the bid function. Key Duties and Responsibilities: Bid Management • Oversee the entire bid process, ensuring all responses are delivered on time and to agreed standards, using best practice bid management tools, and our Standard Operating Procedure., • Lead and motivate cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality bids., • Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders., • Use AI to improve the speed and quality of responses and to automate routine, repetitive tasks., • Monitor incoming tender opportunities, triage and distribute enquiries, and respond promptly (within 24 hours)., • Ensure bid library content is regularly updated, catalogued and tagged., • Obtain feedback on all tenders, wherever possible and feed key learnings into future bid responses. Bid Writing & Content Development • Identify key win themes with sales leads and articulate these clearly in responses., • Write, proofread, and edit content with input from subject matter experts., • Research relevant sectors to supply tailored content for tender responses., • Ensure quality controls are adhered to for all bid responses. Reporting & Analytics • Produce monthly reporting on bid activity and results., • Use analytics to inform best practice and improve future activities. Market Research & Planning • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of Linney’s key propositions, market trends, and competitor developments., • Keep up to date on AI and how best to apply it, informing the business of potential new uses and systems, • Keep abreast of public sector procurement legislation and advise the business as necessary. Essential Skills & Experience • Well organised and flexible, able to meet deadlines in a fast-paced, dynamic environment., • Outstanding writing, editing and proofing skills., • Ability to prioritise and manage multiple tenders simultaneously., • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to lead and motivate teams., • Creative and innovative thinking., • Highly proficient in MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint)., • Familiar with the use of AI in bids., • Good commercial awareness. Desirable Skills & Experience • Degree or professional qualification., • APMP qualification., • Knowledge of marketing and the marketing services sector. Additional Information • The role is varied, supporting tenders across all marketing services and industry sectors in a dynamic, fast-paced environment., • Linney offers a competitive salary, benefits package, and a full programme of training and development., • The job description is a guide to minimum requirements and does not restrict activities that contribute to the company’s growth and profitability.