Overview
Fuel Recruitment is supporting a leading scientific services organisation seeking an experienced Bid Manager to join their growing commercial function. This role sits across a specialist group of analytical and forensic laboratories operating within a highly regulated, fast‑paced environment. You'll be responsible for managing complex bids end‑to‑end, developing winning strategies, and ensuring proposals are accurate, compliant and compelling. It's a fantastic opportunity to work within a fascinating industry that blends science, data and commercial expertise.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and manage the full bid lifecycle, ensuring all deadlines are met and proposals are produced to a high standard.
* Coordinate input from commercial, technical, finance and delivery teams to produce accurate, well‑written submissions.
* Track and manage risks throughout the bid process, ensuring compliance and governance.
* Conduct market, competitor and client research to help shape bid strategy.
* Coordinate client presentations and visits required during the bid process.
* Drive continuous improvement through post‑bid reviews, both internally and with customers.
* Prepare, manage and deliver Management Information for clients and contracts.
* Create reports and dashboards that translate data insights for senior stakeholders.
* Maintain accurate data across internal systems and conduct regular data audits.
Key Skills / Experience
* Proven experience managing bids for complex products or services.
* Strong background in solution selling and end‑to‑end bid management.
* Skilled in interpreting and presenting data, with confidence using a range of IT systems and portals.
* Excellent communication skills and comfortable engaging at senior level internally and externally.
* Strong commercial understanding, including P&L and risk management.
* Experience managing multi‑workstream opportunities.
* Sound understanding of internal governance processes.
* Knowledge of the competitive marketplace within relevant sectors.
Security Clearance Requirements
* Due to the sensitive nature of work, Security Clearance is required.
* Applicants must have five years of continuous UK residency.
* Criminal convictions may impact the ability to obtain clearance.
Benefits
* Company pension scheme.
* Healthcare benefits including EAP and 24‑hour GP line.
* Life insurance at 3x salary.
* Free on‑site parking.
* Long‑service and employee recognition awards.
* Employee referral scheme.
* Gym membership.
* Regular social events