Overview
Bid Manager / Writer Jobs in United Kingdom at Ocean City Bids
Title: Bid Manager / Writer
Company: Ocean City Bids
Location: United Kingdom
Position: Bid Writer / Manager
Location: Fully Remote (UK-based only)
Salary: £45,000 FT + Bonus
Working Hours: Full-Time, Flexible / Trust-based schedule
Recruitment Agency: Kathryn Rose Consultancy (Recruiting on behalf of an exclusive partner)
Please only apply if you genuinely meet the job brief. Overseas applications or anyone needing sponsorship cannot be considered.
About Our Client
Kathryn Rose Consultancy is partnering with a dynamic, forward-thinking bid consultancy dedicated to breathing fresh life into bid writing and complex projects. Representing clients of all sizes across a variety of industries, including construction, health and social care, and technology, they have built a fantastic reputation for delivering results with a nimble, values-driven approach.
The Role
As a Bid Writer / Manager, you will take a leading role in managing the end-to-end bidding lifecycle while remaining hands-on with content creation and writing / reviewing. You will support diverse clients with exciting new opportunities across multiple sectors. This role is perfect for a strategic thinker who loves the fast-paced nature of the bidding process, can manage multiple moving parts, and wants to join a passionate team that believes in making a difference.
This is a fully remote, full-time role with an evolving, flexible schedule. Our client heavily emphasises trust: as long as the job gets done right, you are empowered to manage your own time.
Key Responsibilities
- Bid Management & Strategy: Oversee the end-to-end proposal process, from initial opportunity analysis to final submission. Define win themes and ensure all compliance criteria are met.
- Content Creation & Writing: Develop, write, review, and edit persuasive bid submissions, turning technical data and project metrics into a compelling narrative that maximises scoring.
- Sector-Hopping Portfolio: Manage and write bids for a diverse range of clients and industries, keeping your finger on the pulse of sector-specific requirements.
- Deadline Ownership: Protect the bid schedule. Ensure every submission meets strict deadlines and aligns perfectly with procurement best practices.
- Continuous Improvement: Monitor feedback on submissions, lead post-bid reviews, analyse past successes or misses, and refine processes to consistently drive a higher win rate.
What We’re Looking For
- Experience: Proven success in a Bid Writing, Proposal Management, or Bid Management role, with a strong track record of securing wins across varied sectors.
- Superb Narrative Skills: You are a highly engaging writer who can craft polished, concise copy that grabs an evaluator's attention, balanced with the strategic mind to manage a bid timeline.
- Uncompromising Eye for Detail: You spot compliance gaps and typos from a mile away and know how to map a response perfectly against evaluation criteria.
- Research & Analytical Skills: You thrive on digging into data, trends, and competitor insights to build data-backed, high-impact bids.
- Tech Savvy: Proficient in Office 365 and CRM systems (experience with SalesFlare is a bonus). Keen to adopt emerging technologies, like AI tools, to optimise the bid process.
Why Join Them?
- Vibrant Culture: A spirited, bold environment that is big on celebrating wins.
- Growth & Leadership: Unrivaled exposure to multiple industries with the autonomy to manage and shape the bid function.
- Flexible & Remote: True flexible working designed to fit around your life and client needs.
- Great Perks: £45,000 base + performance bonus, and 28 days holiday plus bank holidays.
- An Inclusive Team: The client is a proud Disability Committed Employer and is currently on the journey to gaining the All Equals Charter.
Structure & Support
This role reports directly to the agency's Director. While the role is fully remote, the internal culture is deeply supportive, collaborative, and highly connected.
How to Apply
If you are a strategic bid professional looking to take full ownership of your schedule and work on genuinely inspiring projects, we want to hear from you.
Apply directly through LinkedIn or send your CV to [email protected] to start the conversation.
Our client is an equal opportunity employer. They celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
