Bid Manager
WiseBiz Solutions
PKR 300,000 • Published Date: • Multiple Cities (On-Site)
Description
WiseBiz Solutions seeks a highly skilled Bid Manager to lead and oversee the Pakistan bid centre in Islamabad . This full-time, office based role involves owning and ensuring the quality of all tender responses submitted for UK security and facilities management contracts. The successful candidate writes compelling narratives, method statements, and quality responses while managing a team of five, which includes a Bid Analyst and a Bid Coordinator. Collaborating closely with the UK Managing Director, the Bid Manager transforms tender specifications into winning themes, schedules, and compliant, timely submissions aligned with UK business hours. The Bid Manager requires at least three years of experience in proposal and bid writing for international clients, strong written English skills, and proven team management abilities. The role demands self-motivation and the capacity to work independently without close supervision. The ideal candidate holds a relevant degree and can build an extensive library of approved case studies and evidence. Knowledge of public sector tenders in the UK, Europe, or US, and familiarity with security, cleaning, or facilities services and TUPE are desirable. APMP Foundation certification is a plus. This position offers a unique opportunity to play a foundational role with clear career advancement and comprehensive training in UK public procurement.
Responsibilities
- Convert tender specifications into a comprehensive response plan, develop win themes, and establish a clear, achievable schedule.
- Craft persuasive method statements and quality narrative responses tailored to meet specific evaluation criteria.
- Lead and manage a team of five, including a Bid Analyst and Bid Coordinator, guaranteeing that every bid submission is error-free, compliant, and delivered on deadline.
- Maintain and expand a centralized library of approved answers, case studies, and evidence to support bid responses efficiently.
- Leverage artificial intelligence tools to create initial drafts and meticulously verify all facts against tender requirements.
- Coordinate daily with senior management in the UK to ensure alignment of bid strategies with client expectations.
- Ensure all bid documentation adheres to the stylistic and procedural requirements of UK public sector and other international tenders.
- Train and mentor team members to enhance proposal quality and efficiency continually.
- Handle bid submissions during UK-aligned working hours and operate with minimal supervision.
- Monitor changes in procurement requirements and best practices in the security, cleaning, and facilities sectors to keep bidding strategies current and competitive.
- Manage the review and approval process of all tender responses prior to submission, ensuring consistency and accuracy.
- Foster strong working relationships with clients and stakeholders to understand tender objectives and to develop targeted responses.
- Implement quality assurance measures to continuously improve bid processes and enhance success rates.
- Support the growth and scaling of the bid centre team through recruitment and training initiatives.
Cities
Islamabad, Pakistan | Lahore, Pakistan (On-Site)
Experience
3 Years
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Required Skills
- Bid Writing
- Report Writing
- Team Management
- Deadline coordination
- Written English
- Persuasive Writing
- degree in relevant field
- UK aligned hours
- Supervision
- Proposal Writing
- Quality Assurance
- Project Management
- Procurement Process Knowledge
Nice to Have Skills
- Stakeholder Management
- APMP Foundation certification
- TUPE knowledge
- facilities services knowledge
- cleaning services knowledge
- security services knowledge
- US federal proposals
- European public sector tenders
- UK public sector tenders