Senior Bids Manager

About the role

We are looking for a strategic and ambitious Senior Bids Manager to lead our most complex, high-value opportunities across the public and private sectors. At Faculty, we are transforming how organisations operate using AI, and you will be at the heart of this mission.

You will orchestrate end-to-end bid processes, distilling technical brilliance into persuasive, customer-centric proposals. As a core role within our Central Sales function, you will drive revenue growth and refine the frameworks that empower Faculty to win and scale our global impact.

What you'll be doing

• Leading the end-to-end bid lifecycle for high-value strategic opportunities, from initial kick-off through to final presentation. You're comfortable both writing and managing bids when needed.

• Driving critical Bid/No Bid evaluations and defining comprehensive resource requirements to ensure we pursue the right opportunities with excellence.

• Crafting high-quality, persuasive prose by synthesising intricate technical and commercial information into compelling value propositions.

• Collaborating with senior subject matter experts and C-suite stakeholders to align complex bid strategies with Faculty’s broader commercial objectives.

• Optimising our bid operations by identifying process improvements and implementing best practices for framework management and tender monitoring.

• Mentoring junior bid managers and co-ordinators, fostering a culture of technical excellence, professional growth and continuous learning.

• Facilitating milestone meetings and managing client interactions to ensure clarity, alignment, and high-quality outcomes throughout the delivery phase.

Who we're looking for

• You bring advanced experience in managing large-scale, complex bids within the private or public sectors, backed by a proven track record of success.

• You possess exceptional communication skills, with a flair for translating sophisticated AI concepts into clear, actionable, and persuasive narratives for diverse audiences.

• You are a natural relationship-builder, comfortable engaging with senior stakeholders to extract high-quality insights under tight deadlines.

• You exhibit a highly organised and proactive mindset, thriving in fast-paced environments where you can navigate multiple priorities with scientific rigour.

• You demonstrate strong commercial acumen and a strategic lens, allowing you to identify market opportunities and drive meaningful business growth.

• You lead with integrity and a collaborative spirit, enjoying the process of guiding team members and contributing to a high-performing, inclusive culture.