At CGI, you will play a pivotal role in helping organisations win complex, high value opportunities that shape the future of our clients and our business. As a Senior Bid Manager, you will directly influence growth by elevating the quality, consistency, and strategic impact of our bid responses. Working at the heart of our Leeds Business Unit, you'll collaborate with experts across the business, take real ownership of outcomes, and apply creativity and rigour to secure sustainable success in a highly competitive market. CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2025 and has been named a UK ?Best Employer' by the Financial Times. We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, plus a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching) which makes you a CGI Partner not just an employee. We are committed to inclusivity, building a genuinely diverse community of tech talent and inspiring everyone to pursue careers in our sector, including our Armed Forces, and are proud to hold a Gold Award in recognition of our support of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant. Join us and you'll be part of an open, friendly community of experts. We'll train and support you in taking your career wherever you want it to go. Your future duties and responsibilities In this role, you will lead the end to end bid process for strategic opportunities, shaping win strategies that are compelling, compliant, and commercially sound. You will work closely with sales leads, capture teams, and subject matter experts to prepare early, manage risk, and drive momentum throughout the bid lifecycle. Your contribution will directly support growth ambitions, improving win ratios and ensuring CGI consistently presents high quality, value led proposals. You will also champion continuous improvement, bringing insight from post bid reviews and performance metrics to strengthen future pursuits. With ownership of bid governance, budgets, and stakeholder engagement, you'll balance structure with creativity to deliver submissions that stand out and deliver measurable impact. Key responsibilities:
- Lead & coordinate the end to end bid process from opportunity assessment to submission
- Shape & drive clear win strategies in partnership with sales and capture teams
- Manage stakeholders across response teams and wider account communities
- Track & mitigate risk throughout the bid lifecycle
- Develop & review written bid content, including executive summaries and presentations
- Control & report on bid budgets, KPIs, and overall performance
- Ensure governance, compliance, and commercial accuracy across all submissions
- Plan & coordinate client presentations and clarification sessions
- Embed continuous improvement through structured post bid reviews
- Proven experience leading and winning competitive bids
- Broad pre sales and bid management expertise
- Strong commercial awareness and budget management capability
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, and influence multi disciplinary teams
- Confidence to challenge constructively and adapt in fast moving environments
- Ability to see the wider picture and make informed recommendations
Vacancy posted 17 hours ago
Similar jobs that could be interesting for youBased on the Bid Manager (IT) in United Kingdom vacancy
- £44k - £59k per annumEstimatedAs a Bid Manager at CGI, you?ll shape and lead complex, competitive bids that help our clients achieve meaningful outcomes and drive CGI?s continued growth. Taking ownership from the earliest stages, you?ll bring together diverse expertise across sales, solution, commercial...SuggestedFull-timeHybrid working
- £45k - £60k per annumEstimatedCompany: SRG Job Type: Permanent, Full TimeSuggestedPermanentFull-time
- £48k - £65k per annumEstimated...decarbonisation. This role will sit within our Energy Bids team, supporting business growth across... ...and services. Working closely with Bid Managers, Business Development teams and operational... ...programmes, training and development. It’s an exceptional time to be a part of M...SuggestedApprenticeshipTraineeshipOn-siteImmediate start
- £55k - £73k per annumEstimated...About The Role and Team The Technical Bid Manager will lead Quantum Motion's end-to-end bid activity for non-dilutive funding, collaborative R&D programmes, strategic innovation opportunities and selected public/private funding submissions across our global footprint...SuggestedPermanentFlexible hours
£75k - £85k per annum
...This role requires a candidate with extensive IT Category Management, who regularly manage CTO/CIO level stakeholders and have proven experience of doing this. Due to joining in the midst of a big transformation, with a technology focus you will need to be able to work at pace...SuggestedPermanentOn-site£70k - £80k per annum
...You will be initially managing a complex Global spend focusing on IT/Technology, Professional Services, Marketing, Travel, HR. Primary objective is to manage spend strategically across the group globally to implement wider strategies across key suppliers to improve cost and...PermanentOn-site£40k - £45k per annum
Category Insights Executive Preston, Lancashire £40,000 - £45,000 + Pension + Death in Service + Perks at Work Scheme + Seasonal Meat Gifts + Free Car Park + Subsidised Canteen + Flexible Working + Professional Development Are you an experienced category insight or market...Full-timeSeasonalFlexible hours- £71k - £91k per annumEstimated...Although this role will have a strong focus on IT procurement, the business is keen to speak with well-rounded indirect procurement professionals... ..., challenge demand and shape the best route to market. Manage supplier negotiations, contract renewals and commercial reviews to...Flexible hours
£35k - £40k per annum
...generation across established global brands? This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing business where you will play a key role in managing and developing ecommerce operations across multiple brands and international markets. You will be responsible for the day-to-day...Full-time£155.99k - £181.99k per annum
...As Interim Senior IT Category Manager you will be reporting into the head of IT Category, duties will include, however, not be limited to: Manage IT procurement activities, including sourcing and supplier negotiations, mainly focusing on the Tech & SAAS Ensure compliance...Interim£650 - £660 per day
...Role: IT Category Manager Location: Farnborough ( 3 days onsite, 2 days remote) Duration: 6 months Rate: £660/day Umbrella Inside IR35 IT & Tech The IT category has a spend of circa £100m across key categories including Software, Hardware, Networks and...Full-timeRemote£40k - £48k per annum
...Job description VANRATH are delighted to be assisting our client, a large FMCG organisation with the recruitment of a Technical Manager to join their team based in Derry/Londonderry. What's in it for you? ~12-Month Fixed Term Contract ~£40,000 - £48,000 salary...TemporaryFixed-term contract£75k - £80k per annum
...We are supporting a major public-sector organisation in London with the appointment of a Senior Category Manager / Strategic Category Lead (IT & Digital). This is a senior procurement opportunity for an experienced IT Procurement, Digital Procurement, Category Management...PermanentHybrid working£55k - £59k per annum
...Reporting to the Head of Technical, the Technical Manager will be responsible for leading all technical and quality assurance activities across the manufacturing site. This position is accountable for maintaining world-class food safety, quality and compliance standards while...- £57k - £76k per annumEstimated...organisation to suit a commercially focused procurement professional with IT category experience. We are looking for a dynamic subject-matter... ..., encourage, and nurture excellent procurement and contract management practices across your immediate team and the wider stakeholder...Hybrid workingOn-siteImmediate start
- £48k - £65k per annumEstimated..., Evolve, and Inspire - these are the values that drive us and make BMI a company where you can thrive and grow.The Operational IT Vendor Manager is responsible for ensuring the day-to-day value, compliance, and performance of our third-party IT vendors and service providers...Full-timeImmediate start
- £50k - £67k per annumEstimated...Keyline , part of Travis Perkins plc, are now hiring for an exceptional Utilities and Specialist Infrastructure Category Manager to join our commercial leadership team and play a pivotal role in shaping the commercial future of our business. This is far more than a traditional...
- £53k - £69k per annumEstimatedWe have an exciting opportunity for a Procurement Category Manager to join our Procurement team here at Harrods. This role is is responsible... ...strategies that optimise cost, quality, and performance across the IT Category (Hardware, Software and Services). This role is a 6 -...PermanentFull-timeFixed-term contract
£45k - £50k per annum
Bid Manager Ruddington (Fully onsite no hybrid) £45,000 - £50,000 DOE + Bonus An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Bid Manager to lead and develop a growing bid function within a fast-paced and creative environment. This role is ideal for a commercially...Permanent£50k - £55k per annum
...has partnered with a growing services business to recruit for a Bid Manager. About the Role Our client is looking for an experienced Bid... ...skills Experience managing or mentoring junior colleagues High IT literacy, including Microsoft Office, CRM systems and document...PermanentHybrid workingOn-site- £61k - £80k per annumEstimatedBid Manager Position Description At CGI, you will play a pivotal role in helping organisations win complex, high value opportunities that... ...of our recruitment professionals. Come join our team—one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world....
- ...combines a mix of programmatic, system engineering, and commercial skills with specific strengths. What will you be doing? As Bid Manager, you’ll play a key role in ensuring that Open Cosmos’s future mission opportunities are properly addressed through effective coordination...On-siteImmediate start
- £39k - £51k per annumEstimated...Location(s): UK, Europe & Africa : UK : Guildford Job Title: Bid Manager Location: Frimley, London and Christchurch – Hybrid The role will be based from either our Frimley, London or Christchurch office, operating on a hybrid working arrangement. There...Hybrid workingOn-siteFlexible hours
- £65k - £87k per annumEstimated...Job Title: Senior Bids Manager Shape winning strategies. Influence major opportunities. Help drive the future growth of Foot Anstey. We’re one of the UK’s most forward-thinking law firms, built on a foundation of innovation, collaboration, and ambition. Join us, and...Full-timeHybrid workingFlexible hours
- £33k - £45k per annumEstimated...Overview of the role Phoenix is a leading UK IT solutions and managed service provider, with a deep specialism in the public sector. We work with... ...every day. Due to continued growth, we are hiring a new Bid Manager to lead bid responses from qualification through to submission...Full-timeOn-siteFlexible hours
£70k - £80k per annum
...Bid Manager Exeter Construction Permanent Full-time We’re currently partnering with a leading construction organisation to recruit an experienced Bid Manager. This is a key role for someone who thrives on winning work and enjoys leading teams to deliver high...PermanentFull-timeFlexible hours- £42k - £57k per annumEstimated...DHL Supply Chain is the world's leading logistics company, and our Bid team is at the forefront of driving growth and innovation. We'... ...seeking a highly motivated and results-oriented Bid Excellence Manager to join our team, responsible for leading the development of high...PermanentFull-timeRemoteFlexible hours
- £40k - £53k per annumEstimated...about our flexible and remote working policies designed to help you get the most out of life. We are looking for an experienced Bid Manager to join our team, focused on bidding into our Secure Government Market clients. This role will ensure our bids run in accordance with...Full-timeFixed-term contractHybrid workingRemoteFlexible hours
- £38k - £50k per annumEstimated...Job Title: Franchising and Bids Manager Location : Larbert, Scarborough or Farnborough Our Vision & Why It Matters At Alexander Dennis, our vision is to lead the evolution of sustainable on-road mass transportation and mobility. We design, deliver, and support...Long-term contractFull-time
- £68k - £92k per annumEstimated...Applicable Specialism IFS - Internal Firm Services - Other Management Level Manager Job Description & Summary About the Role... ...Executive to build and sustain competitive advantage. As a Bid Manager, the role involves managing the full proposal process end...Full-timeVisa sponsorshipOn-siteWork visa
Do you want to receive more vacancies?
Subscribe and receive similar vacancies to Bid Manager (IT). Be the first to apply!
Related searches
- senior bid manager United Kingdom
- bid director United Kingdom
- construction bid manager United Kingdom
- bid manager for architecture practice with excellent benefits United Kingdom
- defence bid manager United Kingdom
- bid manager United Kingdom
- head of bid management United Kingdom
- ict lecturer United Kingdom
- marketing manager IT United Kingdom
- it operations lead United Kingdom