Bid Manager

About Prevail Partners Prevail Partners is a leading British intelligence, security and operational support company. We help governments, NGOs and commercial organisations operate safely and effectively in some of the world's most complex environments by combining intelligence, technology and operational expertise. Our teams deliver actionable insight that helps clients manage risk, make informed decisions and achieve meaningful operational impact where it matters most. Our shared mission is to deliver unrelenting excellence in everything we do, underpinned by integrity, curiosity, accountability and care.  About the Role We are looking for an experienced Bid Manager to lead the end-to-end bid process across our business units, playing a key role in securing new business and supporting our continued growth. This is a strategic and highly collaborative role, requiring excellent project management skills and the ability to work effectively with stakeholders across the business. You will manage multiple concurrent bids and competing priorities, ensuring proposals are delivered to a consistently high standard, on time and in line with client requirements. You will bring a proven track record of managing successful bids across public sector and commercial environments, with the ability to introduce structure, pace and best practice to our growing bid function. Beyond individual bids, you will help strengthen our overall bid capability by improving understanding of the bid process, sharing best practice and supporting a consistent approach across teams. Key Responsibilities Lead all aspects of the end-to-end bid lifecycle, from RFIs and PQQs through to ITTs, ITNs, RFPs and RFQs, ensuring effective governance and application of bid best practice. Mentor and support junior members of the team, providing guidance, knowledge sharing and opportunities for development to build confidence and capability. Manage multiple concurrent bids, ensuring timelines, milestones, resources and deliverables are effectively coordinated. Develop clear bid strategies and win themes aligned to client requirements and evaluation criteria. Coordinate cross-functional teams and subject matter experts, ensuring high-quality contributions are delivered on time. Review and interpret tender documentation, identifying key requirements, risks, opportunities and areas for differentiation. Work collaboratively with Commercial, Operations, Technical, Finance, Legal and Marketing teams to develop compelling and commercially strong proposals. Ensure all submissions are accurate, compliant, high quality and aligned with Prevail’s brand and proposition. Lead bid reviews and quality assurance processes, challenging content where required to strengthen submissions. Maintain and continuously improve bid processes, templates, content libraries and best practice across the business. Lead post-bid reviews, capturing lessons learned and identifying…