Transaction Network Services
City, Sheffield
Job Title: Bid Manager Location : Sheffield Salary: Competitive Job type: Full Time, Permanent An extraordinarily talented group of individuals work together every day to drive TNS' success, from both professional and personal perspectives. Come join the excellence! Overview: To strengthen our revenue growth office, and to assist with meeting our new growth strategy, we are looking for a Bid Manager, who will be supporting and coordinating the qualification and managing a predefined bid management process for all formal tenders the Payments Market division receives across our three regions, North America, EMEA and APAC. Reporting to the Sales Operations Manager, the role of the Bid Manager is to support and coordinate all activities of the deal team, ensuring alignment with all internal and external stakeholders and providing assistance to the deal team to navigate through necessary internal bid processes to meet quality standards, approvals and timelines. You will be able to demonstrate experience with drafting and managing persuasive customer proposals and tender response documents. A successful track record of bid management skills, bringing stakeholders together and driving to high quality outputs that drive revenue growth. It is critical you have a proactive approach and hold people accountable for their contribution, as well as being able to find ways to support the different stakeholders where required. You will be energetic and motivated, with excellent verbal and written communication skills. In your day-to-day you will be working closely with Sales, Sales Engineering, Service Delivery, Service Operations, Compliance, Legal and Finance representatives, following a predefined bid management process and artefacts to hold people accountable. In addition, you will work closely with the RGO team members and regional Sales Ops & Support teams to ensure that everyone adheres to TNS's bid management processes, artefacts and best practices across all regions. Responsibilities: Support the Sales Operations Manager to manage the bid management and associated artefacts Imbed the structured thinking principles into all lines of business, i.e. become our "SCQA Champion" Acting as a point of contact and overall coordinator for the deal team Scheduling and planning internal activities to meet client and internal milestones (including developing and maintaining the work plan) Providing guidance to deal teams around our predefined processes and artefacts Owning / Managing the development of key client deliverables Ensuring TNS' quality standards are met Developing and implementing robust bid management reporting structure Conducting, managing and coordinating appropriate stakeholder meetings and forums. Add to the professional image of TNS towards our new and existing customers Apply structured working methods Prepare concise and clear documentation Develop a bid management knowledge repository Ensure deliverables are finalized on time and of high quality Pro-actively report on deliverable status and progress Consult peers and colleagues where needed to guarantee a high-quality product Be a driver within the blended team to get things done, both professionally as socially Ad hoc tasks as required Measures of Success: Retention and growth of TNS' business Development and progression of bid management capability Performance against timelines and deliverables Client feedback to responses Process improvement Appropriate level of issues management and escalation Provision of timeline reporting and progress updates Experience: Minimum of 5+ years' experience in a similar role, in example pre-sales, sales operations support, bid management. Solid background in sales environment and dealing with sales representatives Advanced communication and grammatical skills Advanced MS Power Point, Excel and Word skills Strong time management & organizational skills Methodical and self-motivated, problems solving Attention to detail with the ability to work in a pressurised environment Experience of problem solving or identifying solutions for client needs Excellent organisational skills Highly developed inter-personal skills Strong influencer skills A "driver", that makes things happen Qualifications: Bachelors Degree preferred If you are passionate about technology, love personal growth and opportunity, come see what TNS is all about! TNS is an equal opportunity employer. TNS evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic. Please click on the APPLY button to be redirected to our website to complete your application for this role. Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of; Proposal Manager, Tender Manager, RFP Manager, Pursuit Leader, Capture Manager, Deal Manager, BID Specialist, may also be considered for this role.
Job Title: Bid Manager Location : Sheffield Salary: Competitive Job type: Full Time, Permanent An extraordinarily talented group of individuals work together every day to drive TNS' success, from both professional and personal perspectives. Come join the excellence! Overview: To strengthen our revenue growth office, and to assist with meeting our new growth strategy, we are looking for a Bid Manager, who will be supporting and coordinating the qualification and managing a predefined bid management process for all formal tenders the Payments Market division receives across our three regions, North America, EMEA and APAC. Reporting to the Sales Operations Manager, the role of the Bid Manager is to support and coordinate all activities of the deal team, ensuring alignment with all internal and external stakeholders and providing assistance to the deal team to navigate through necessary internal bid processes to meet quality standards, approvals and timelines. You will be able to demonstrate experience with drafting and managing persuasive customer proposals and tender response documents. A successful track record of bid management skills, bringing stakeholders together and driving to high quality outputs that drive revenue growth. It is critical you have a proactive approach and hold people accountable for their contribution, as well as being able to find ways to support the different stakeholders where required. You will be energetic and motivated, with excellent verbal and written communication skills. In your day-to-day you will be working closely with Sales, Sales Engineering, Service Delivery, Service Operations, Compliance, Legal and Finance representatives, following a predefined bid management process and artefacts to hold people accountable. In addition, you will work closely with the RGO team members and regional Sales Ops & Support teams to ensure that everyone adheres to TNS's bid management processes, artefacts and best practices across all regions. Responsibilities: Support the Sales Operations Manager to manage the bid management and associated artefacts Imbed the structured thinking principles into all lines of business, i.e. become our "SCQA Champion" Acting as a point of contact and overall coordinator for the deal team Scheduling and planning internal activities to meet client and internal milestones (including developing and maintaining the work plan) Providing guidance to deal teams around our predefined processes and artefacts Owning / Managing the development of key client deliverables Ensuring TNS' quality standards are met Developing and implementing robust bid management reporting structure Conducting, managing and coordinating appropriate stakeholder meetings and forums. Add to the professional image of TNS towards our new and existing customers Apply structured working methods Prepare concise and clear documentation Develop a bid management knowledge repository Ensure deliverables are finalized on time and of high quality Pro-actively report on deliverable status and progress Consult peers and colleagues where needed to guarantee a high-quality product Be a driver within the blended team to get things done, both professionally as socially Ad hoc tasks as required Measures of Success: Retention and growth of TNS' business Development and progression of bid management capability Performance against timelines and deliverables Client feedback to responses Process improvement Appropriate level of issues management and escalation Provision of timeline reporting and progress updates Experience: Minimum of 5+ years' experience in a similar role, in example pre-sales, sales operations support, bid management. Solid background in sales environment and dealing with sales representatives Advanced communication and grammatical skills Advanced MS Power Point, Excel and Word skills Strong time management & organizational skills Methodical and self-motivated, problems solving Attention to detail with the ability to work in a pressurised environment Experience of problem solving or identifying solutions for client needs Excellent organisational skills Highly developed inter-personal skills Strong influencer skills A "driver", that makes things happen Qualifications: Bachelors Degree preferred If you are passionate about technology, love personal growth and opportunity, come see what TNS is all about! TNS is an equal opportunity employer. TNS evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic. Please click on the APPLY button to be redirected to our website to complete your application for this role. Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of; Proposal Manager, Tender Manager, RFP Manager, Pursuit Leader, Capture Manager, Deal Manager, BID Specialist, may also be considered for this role.
VolkerWessels UK Ltd
Part of the VolkerWessels UK Group, VolkerStevin is an industry-leading civil engineering business, providing complex and innovative engineering solutions across a wide range of sectors including maritime, flood risk management, defence, energy, water and regeneration. Collaborating with, and drawing on the specialist skills of the group's business units we deliver a truly integrated, multidisciplinary service. Pre - Contract Coordinator / Proposals assistant, VolkerStevin have an fantastic opportunity for you to join our work winning teams. Are you academically strong and at your best when working to deadlines? Do you enjoy writing, research, and problem-solving? Interested in how major infrastructure projects are won and delivered? We're looking for a Proposals Assistant to join our bid team, who help win civil engineering and infrastructure projects across the UK. This is an entry-level role, ideal for a recent graduate with strong academic results, clear written skills, attention to detail, and a collaborative mindset. If you're eager to learn, develop new skills, and grow your career in a supportive, high-performing team, we'd love to hear from you. What you'll do (Primary Responsibilities): In this role, you'll work closely with our Bid Writers and Bid Coordinators to: Support the development of client proposals and submissions Format documents, manage version control, and maintain content libraries Upload files and update client portals (e.g. tender platforms) Track emails and help identify new tender opportunities Research project-specific content to support writers and subject matter experts Liaise with experts across the business to identify and capture case studies and content to be used in bids You'll get a hands-on introduction to how we win major infrastructure projects - and over time, there's a clear path to grow into a Bid Writer role if you show the aptitude. What We Offer A structured introduction to the world of bidding, business strategy, and infrastructure A team culture that values clarity, integrity, and collaboration Mentoring and coaching to help you grow The chance to work on some of the UK's most important civil engineering projects About you About you We're looking for someone with strong academic results, but also someone who can think clearly, write well, and work confidently with others. You'll thrive in this role if you're: Organised and reliable - works well to deadlines and manages tasks carefully A clear and confident writer - you enjoy making complex things simple Curious and thoughtful - asks good questions, likes research, enjoys learning A strong communicator - able to build relationships, listen well, and collaborate across teams Ambitious to grow - ready to learn and interested in developing a long-term career in bids and proposals You might have studied English, History, Politics, Geography, Law, Business or something similar - but we're open-minded. If you have a sharp mind, strong writing skills and a collaborative approach, we'd love to hear from you. If your past experience doesn't match perfectly with every requirement of the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for us. Why work with us? VolkerStevin is under the umbrella of VolkerWessels UK which is a multidisciplinary contractor that delivers innovative engineering solutions across the civil engineering and construction sectors including rail, highways, airport, marine, energy, water, and environmental infrastructure. By utilising the specialist skills of each business unit within VolkerWessels UK, VolkerStevin are able to ensure our staff provide unrivalled resources and expertise to our clients. We offer competitive rewards and benefits, recognising the value we place on our employees. We offer a range of benefits, including: Competitive salary Competitive annual leave and an additional day off on your birthday Option to buy additional annual leave Private medical care Pension Life Assurance Cycle to Work scheme Shopping and restaurants vouchers, rewards, and discounts Training and development opportunities-comprehensive skills-based training Family friendly polices including enhanced maternity benefits Employee Assistance programme Mental health, physical health, and financial support 24/7 Virtual GP service Fairness, inclusion and respect We believe in pushing boundaries in the pursuit of fairness, inclusion and respect. So, our teams can be comfortable that, whatever their background, VolkerWessels UK is a place where they can be themselves and thrive. If you need support with your application, please contact us at Additional information Note for Recruitment Agencies: Our preference is to hire directly, and we will reach out to our Preferred Supplier List (PSL) agencies if this particular role qualifies for release. We kindly request that you refrain from sending speculative CVs. In the event of speculative CV submissions, no fees will be applicable, and we kindly ask that all inquiries to be directed VolkerWessels UK is committed to maintaining healthy, safe and productive working conditions for its entire staff and therefore a drugs & alcohol screening is mandatory for all.
Part of the VolkerWessels UK Group, VolkerStevin is an industry-leading civil engineering business, providing complex and innovative engineering solutions across a wide range of sectors including maritime, flood risk management, defence, energy, water and regeneration. Collaborating with, and drawing on the specialist skills of the group's business units we deliver a truly integrated, multidisciplinary service. Pre - Contract Coordinator / Proposals assistant, VolkerStevin have an fantastic opportunity for you to join our work winning teams. Are you academically strong and at your best when working to deadlines? Do you enjoy writing, research, and problem-solving? Interested in how major infrastructure projects are won and delivered? We're looking for a Proposals Assistant to join our bid team, who help win civil engineering and infrastructure projects across the UK. This is an entry-level role, ideal for a recent graduate with strong academic results, clear written skills, attention to detail, and a collaborative mindset. If you're eager to learn, develop new skills, and grow your career in a supportive, high-performing team, we'd love to hear from you. What you'll do (Primary Responsibilities): In this role, you'll work closely with our Bid Writers and Bid Coordinators to: Support the development of client proposals and submissions Format documents, manage version control, and maintain content libraries Upload files and update client portals (e.g. tender platforms) Track emails and help identify new tender opportunities Research project-specific content to support writers and subject matter experts Liaise with experts across the business to identify and capture case studies and content to be used in bids You'll get a hands-on introduction to how we win major infrastructure projects - and over time, there's a clear path to grow into a Bid Writer role if you show the aptitude. What We Offer A structured introduction to the world of bidding, business strategy, and infrastructure A team culture that values clarity, integrity, and collaboration Mentoring and coaching to help you grow The chance to work on some of the UK's most important civil engineering projects About you About you We're looking for someone with strong academic results, but also someone who can think clearly, write well, and work confidently with others. You'll thrive in this role if you're: Organised and reliable - works well to deadlines and manages tasks carefully A clear and confident writer - you enjoy making complex things simple Curious and thoughtful - asks good questions, likes research, enjoys learning A strong communicator - able to build relationships, listen well, and collaborate across teams Ambitious to grow - ready to learn and interested in developing a long-term career in bids and proposals You might have studied English, History, Politics, Geography, Law, Business or something similar - but we're open-minded. If you have a sharp mind, strong writing skills and a collaborative approach, we'd love to hear from you. If your past experience doesn't match perfectly with every requirement of the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for us. Why work with us? VolkerStevin is under the umbrella of VolkerWessels UK which is a multidisciplinary contractor that delivers innovative engineering solutions across the civil engineering and construction sectors including rail, highways, airport, marine, energy, water, and environmental infrastructure. By utilising the specialist skills of each business unit within VolkerWessels UK, VolkerStevin are able to ensure our staff provide unrivalled resources and expertise to our clients. We offer competitive rewards and benefits, recognising the value we place on our employees. We offer a range of benefits, including: Competitive salary Competitive annual leave and an additional day off on your birthday Option to buy additional annual leave Private medical care Pension Life Assurance Cycle to Work scheme Shopping and restaurants vouchers, rewards, and discounts Training and development opportunities-comprehensive skills-based training Family friendly polices including enhanced maternity benefits Employee Assistance programme Mental health, physical health, and financial support 24/7 Virtual GP service Fairness, inclusion and respect We believe in pushing boundaries in the pursuit of fairness, inclusion and respect. So, our teams can be comfortable that, whatever their background, VolkerWessels UK is a place where they can be themselves and thrive. If you need support with your application, please contact us at Additional information Note for Recruitment Agencies: Our preference is to hire directly, and we will reach out to our Preferred Supplier List (PSL) agencies if this particular role qualifies for release. We kindly request that you refrain from sending speculative CVs. In the event of speculative CV submissions, no fees will be applicable, and we kindly ask that all inquiries to be directed VolkerWessels UK is committed to maintaining healthy, safe and productive working conditions for its entire staff and therefore a drugs & alcohol screening is mandatory for all.