Bid Manager - Remote Opportunity at EMR

About the Role

We are seeking a Bid Manager to join our team at EMR, a leader in recycling and environmental services. This remote Bid Manager role is an exciting opportunity to manage the end-to-end tendering process across the UK, helping us secure new contracts and strengthen our position in both public and private sectors.

What You'll Do

• Manage the full lifecycle of bids and tenders, maintaining a live pipeline of opportunities.
• Coordinate bid development from initial opportunity through to submission, ensuring proposals are professional, compliant, and delivered on time.
• Gather necessary technical, operational, and commercial inputs required to develop strong proposals.
• Collaborate with marketing teams to produce high-quality tender responses and client presentations.
• Build relationships with key stakeholders throughout the tendering process, supporting presentations, negotiations, and discussions.
• Monitor market activity, customer trends, and external movements to ensure our bidding approach remains competitive.
• Conduct post-bid reviews, gathering feedback from clients and stakeholders to strengthen future submissions.
• Ensure all submissions align with relevant quality, environmental, and safety standards.

Requirements

• Experience managing bids or tenders in a complex, deadline-driven environment.
• Strong communication skills and ability to build relationships internally and externally.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office tools, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
• Organized and commercially aware with strong time-management skills.
• Experience within construction, recycling, waste management, or environmental services sector is advantageous.

Nice to Have

• Experience in a fast-paced commercial environment.
• Proven track record of successful bid submissions.
• Knowledge of procurement portals and contract notices across the UK.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay rates and a bonus scheme.
• 25 days annual leave plus the option to buy or sell leave.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave.
• Employee support, including life assurance and critical illness pay.
• Wellbeing Scheme with unlimited access to GPs and counselling.
• Financial wellbeing support, including access to affordable loans and savings plans.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Recognition as a Great Place to Work for three consecutive years.