Bid Manager

If you’re a Bid Manager motivated by complex, high value opportunities that shape public services, this role offers genuine scope to operate strategically and push your capability further.Job title:Bid ManagerJob Description:Why this role is differentYou’ll join Capita’s Win Centre, a centralised, specialist bidding function supporting some of the most significant and complex public sector opportunities, including major Local Government and Regional Partnership deals, multi-million-pound, multi-workstream pursuits, long-cycle strategic bids and priority growth areas such as emerging and AI-enabled solutions. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys ownership, influence, and complexity, and who seeks to work on bids that genuinely matter.The roleAs a Bid Manager, you’ll own the end‑to‑end delivery of complex bids from qualification through to signature, working as part of a dedicated bid team led by experienced Capture Directors.You’ll be responsible for:Managing the full bid lifecycle, ensuring bids move smoothly through governance, approvals and internal milestonesCoordinating cross‑functional contributors across Solutions, Finance, Legal, Delivery and SMEsDriving timelines, managing risks and dependencies, and maintaining momentum in high‑pressure environmentsWorking closely with Bid Directors and Capture Directors to support the overall win strategyEnsuring every submission is compliant, compelling and delivered to the highest quality standardWhat we’re looking forThis role will suit an experienced Bid Manager who is comfortable operating in complex, matrixed organisations and enjoys bringing structure and clarity to demanding pursuits.You’ll bring:Proven experience managing complex, high‑value, multi‑solution bids, ideally within public sector or similarly regulated environmentsStrong project and stakeholder management skills, with confidence working across senior, cross‑functional teamsThe ability to operate calmly under pressure, juggling multiple priorities and deadlinesA proactive, delivery‑focused mindset with excellent attention to detailExperience navigating governance, approvals and structured bid processesExperience with large‑scale public sector programmes is highly desirable, as is exposure to long‑cycle or high‑TCV opportunities.About Capita GrowthOur Growth Function is one of Capita’s central functions and is redesigning how we do business. We’re improving and standardising our sales processes, and creating consistency in training, technology and knowledge sharing. We’re also multi-lingual, multi-functional and multi-talented. Join us and discover better as you empower our sales teams to focus on developing our business.What’s in it for youA competitive salary with a win related commission structure with genuinely high earning potential, rewarding your contribution to successful, high value bidsExposure to high‑profile, career‑defining bidsA clear focus on quality, strategy and professional bid managementHomeworking, with some client travel where requiredDevelopment opportunities within a growing, specialist functionUnlock Your Potential with CapitaAt Capita, your career can take you wherever your ambition leads. You'll become part of a diverse network of talented, forward-thinking professionals working across a wide range of disciplines and sectors. We’re committed to your growth — offering exciting opportunities to expand your skills, explore new paths, and advance your career.Join us and discover a career with purpose. #CareersWithPurpose🤝 Customer first, always​🧑‍💻 Fearless innovation​✅ Achieve together​💙 Everyone is valuedWhat we hope you’ll do next:Choose ‘Apply now’ to fill out our short application, so that we can find out more about you.Equal OpportunitiesAt Capita, we’re committed to providing an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment process and working environment for everyone. We want everyone to have the best chance of succeeding as they move through their application and start their career with us. We are an equal opportunity and Disability Confident employer; we want to hear from you if you’d like to discuss any adjustments you might need during your recruitment process. Please email reasonableadjustments@capita.com or call 07784 237318 and we’ll get back to you to discuss. For more information about equal opportunities and the types of adjustments we can offer, please visit the Capita Careers website.If you have a question that does not relate to adjustments during your recruitment process, please email our Talent Acquisition team - CPScareers@capita.comLocation:Home-Based - GBR,United KingdomTime Type:Full timeContract Type:PermanentOriginally posted on Himalayas