Junior Bid Manager

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Date: 4 May 2026

Location: London, GB, W4 5YE

Company: International SOS

At International SOS, we are in the business of protecting and saving lives. For 40 years, we have delivered customised security risk management, health, and wellbeing solutions to organisations worldwide. With a presence in 90 countries and a team of nearly 13,000 experts, we provide 24/7 support to help organisations fulfil their Duty of Care responsibilities.

Now, we’re looking for talented individuals to join our team and make a difference.

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Regional Bid Manager to join our European Bid Management team. This role plays a critical part in driving business growth by leading high‑value, complex bids and tenders across multiple European markets.

You will act as a trusted advisor to Sales and commercial stakeholders, managing the full bid lifecycle for strategic opportunities while ensuring high‑quality, compliant, and compelling submissions. Alongside bid delivery, you’ll contribute to the continuous improvement of bid processes and content, helping to elevate bid performance across the region.

Key responsibilities

  • Lead and manage complex and strategic bids, tenders, RFPs and RFIs across Europe, from qualification through to final submission
  • Own the end‑to‑end bid lifecycle, ensuring deadlines, governance, and quality standards are met
  • Coordinate stakeholders across Sales, Operations, Product, SMEs and leadership to gather inputs and align expectations
  • Shape winning value propositions, key messages, and differentiators aligned to client needs
  • Ensure full compliance with client requirements and internal bid/no‑bid and approval processes
  • Write, edit, and quality‑check proposals, maintaining consistency with brand tone and messaging
  • Manage bid reviews, version control, and final submissions
  • Support pre‑ and post‑bid clarifications with clients and internal teams
  • Contribute to and maintain a high‑quality bid content library, ensuring content remains accurate, current, and reusable
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives across bid management practices

About you

  • Experience in bid management, tender management, or a similar role within a multinational environment
  • Strong commercial awareness and ability to translate complex solutions into compelling proposals
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a high level of attention to detail
  • Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and work to tight deadlines
  • Confidence working with senior stakeholders in a matrix, cross‑border environment
  • Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and CRM tools (e.g. Salesforce)
  • Highly proactive, organised, and comfortable working in a fast‑paced, evolving environment

Benefits

    • Competitive salary
    • Warm, supportive, and open company culture
    • An opportunity to learn and develop in a global environment
    • Hybrid Working: 3 days in the office 
    • Birthday holiday and option to purchase additional annual leave
    • Comprehensive Benefits Package: Private Pension, Private Medical Insurance, Life Assurance and more

    Our address: 566 Chiswick High Rd, London W4 5YE 

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By joining International SOS, you will contribute to a global network dedicated to protecting people and organisations. We offer a dynamic and respectful workplace where expertise, innovation, and collaboration drive our success. International SOS has been awarded as a Top Employer in the UK by the Top Employer’s Institute (TEI) for 2025.

13,000 experts | 1,200+ locations | 90 countries | 110+ languages

Start your journey with us today. Apply now!