What you will do

As a Bid Manager, you will be responsible for managing the entire bidding process, from identifying and prioritising opportunities to submitting winning bids. The successful candidate will have an understanding of economic and social research methods and will play a key role in our growing commercial team while driving our business development strategy, breaking into new markets and searching for partnership opportunities. You will work as part of multi-disciplinary teams and be immediately exposed to clients and our partners. You will interact with our Tech, Research, and Communications teams, gaining exposure to a range of projects and interacting with professionals from diverse backgrounds.

Who we want to work with

You are passionate about business development, and you have a keen interest in economic and social research. You are highly organised individual who enjoys being constantly challenged and can effectively manage multiple tasks simultaneously. You have strong project management skills and a good understanding of market and partnership development. You are always eager to learn and operate with integrity. As our work evolves, you'll have opportunities to expand your skills, satisfy your intellectual curiosity, and define your role in a dynamic environment. At [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], your ideas and ambition matter. Successful candidates will thrive in a fast-paced workplace culture that values your contributions, with a continued focus on your professional growth and development.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify new project opportunities, possible competitors and potential partners.
• Coordinate and manage the entire bidding process, ensuring all submission requirements and deadlines are met.
• Work closely with the head of commercial and colleagues from multidisciplinary teams to ensure our proposal is concise with a clear narrative.
• Build and maintain market research databases, including key metrics to track relevant markets and performance.
• Develop biding strategies that are creative, meet client requirement and maximise company profitability.
• Develop biding strategies that are creative, showcase our key selling points, meet client requirement and maximise company profitability.

Requirements

Essential

• Experience in a commercial management role, preferably in a consulting, research, or data analysis firm
• Experience managing budgets, setting targets, and monitoring performance
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex concepts clearly

Desirable

• Strong analytical skills and understanding of economic theory
• Ability to work to tight deadlines and manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Experience working with EU market procurement is a plus
• Bachelor’s degree in economics or a related field

Working arrangements

You will have the opportunity to make a significant contribution to the work we do from day one. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is a friendly and informal place, and our offices are designed for both work and play. Our team consists of enthusiastic and talented individuals, who love learning and are always ready to support others. We do not have a one-size-fits-all WfH policy. Most staff members work from home for one or two days during a typical week, while it is also possible to arrange to WfH for more extended periods (e.g., 2-4 weeks) to visit family or travel. While most staff work 5-day weeks, for most full-time positions we also offer the option of a 4-day working week, either from day one or as an arrangement employees can transition into later in their [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] career. Our offices can accommodate disabled access, and we are committed to providing all necessary support to colleagues that require it, but we are also happy to consider remote working arrangements for applicants with disabilities or health conditions that prevent them from working on-site. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and ensure that no one receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of age, gender, sexual orientation, disability or physical condition, marital status, race, or religion.