Bid Manager Job at United Kingdom Full Time NEW

About Us

Global, inclusive and innovative – welcome to AMS, where talent connects across cultures and backgrounds to shape the future of work.

We work with leading organisations to design and deliver talent strategies that bring together people, process, data and technology, helping millions of people find meaningful work every year. Our diverse, connected community collaborates to create results for clients and opportunities for our people to learn, grow and make an impact.

At AMS, we look for people who bring more than experience, and we welcome different perspectives and ways of thinking.

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The Role

At AMS, we focus on capability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. We’re looking for a Bid Manager who brings strong skills in bid management and stakeholder partnering, and who enjoys shaping compelling, insight-led submissions.

If you’re motivated by quality, impact, and working closely with diverse teams to win and retain business, this role offers the opportunity to make a visible contribution to our growth agenda.

Key Accountabilities

What you’ll do:

• Apply your bid management skills to deliver high-quality RFIs and RFPs that clearly articulate the AMS value proposition and win themes.
• Use your project management capability to manage bids end-to-end, ensuring milestones, timelines and deliverables are consistently met.
• Apply your research and analytical skills to build a strong understanding of clients, markets and evaluation criteria, informing a compelling and evidence-based response.
• Collaborate with pursuit leads, subject matter experts and the wider growth team to shape win strategies, storyboards and competitor insights.
• Use your attention to detail and quality focus to review and refine bid content in line with brand guidelines and internal quality assurance processes.
• Contribute to continuous improvement by capturing lessons learned, supporting bid library development and sharing insight across the bid community.
• Use your relationship-building and influencing skills to manage stakeholder expectations and respond effectively to queries and challenges.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

• Demonstrated ability in bid management, proposal development and project coordination.
• Good understanding of resourcing and RPO market drivers; understanding of business and sales process/cycle and associated roles
• Ability to collaborate effectively with multiple stakeholders across different levels and functions
• Proven ability to engage with numerous subject matter experts within the organisation to obtain necessary information
• Strength in written communication, exceptional skills in editing and structuring complex information clearly and persuasively
• Strong analytical and research skills, with the ability to translate insight into relevant bid content
• Ability to prioritise effectively and manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with Microsoft tools (e.g. Word, Excel), or strong learning agility to adapt to new systems and processes.

Nice-to-have

• Familiarity with resourcing, RPO or workforce solutions environments.
• Exposure to multi-regional or global bid processes and working across cultures.
• Strength in influencing without direct authority and contributing to shared outcomes.
• Bid or project management qualifications (e.g. APMP, PRINCE2), or equivalent experience.

Why AMS?

At AMS, we come from every walk of life – and that’s what makes us unique. Our culture is open, inclusive and built on trust. We empower our people with the flexibility and autonomy to work in ways that bring out their best. We offer career opportunities in every direction you want to explore.

Beyond our standard benefits package, you’ll have the flexibility, autonomy, and trust to work in a way that fits you. Our focus is on enabling meaningful collaboration and support, so you can do your best work – your way.

We offer

• Growth and development focused on your strengths
• The opportunity to develop a career within one of the world’s leading organisations specialising in talent and workforce solutions.
• A team that values being Passionate, Bold, and Authentic
• Supportive communities such as our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
• Volunteer day – you get one additional paid day off each year to volunteer for a cause that matters to you
• A competitive reward and benefits package
• Flexibility in how and where you work*

*Details may vary slightly depending on your location, local labour law, etc.

Our statement

We’re committed to creating an environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and encourage people with diverse skills, perspectives, and experiences to apply. We do not discriminate based upon age, disability, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, or any other applicable legally protected characteristic.

If you require any accommodations or have any accessibility needs, please reach out via email Talent@weareams.com or make a member of our Talent Acquisition team aware at any time.

If you’re ready to bring your skills, curiosity, and passion, click Apply and let’s explore what we can achieve together!