Bid Manager - Financial Services

Technology is our how. And people are our why. For over two decades, we have been harnessing technology to drive meaningful change.

 

By combining world-class engineering, industry expertise and a people-centric mindset, we consult and partner with leading brands from various industries to create dynamic platforms and intelligent digital experiences that drive innovation and transform businesses.

 

From prototype to real-world impact - be part of a global shift by doing work that matters.

As a Bid Manager at Endava, you will coordinate and support the development of high-quality, client-focused proposals and presentations. You will be responsible for managing the day-to-day bid process, working closely with the Sales and Delivery teams to ensure submissions are timely, compliant, and aligned to client requirements.

This is an exciting opportunity to help grow and shape our Bid Management function, which has been successfully established by the Head of Bid Management. You’ll contribute to refining our approach and growing your career within an evolving and strategic area of the business.

Core Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate the end-to-end bid process across assigned opportunities.
• Work with the Head of Bid Management and Sales Lead to understand win strategies and ensure they are reflected in deliverables.
• Assist in shaping storyboards and response outlines to guide contributors.
• Coordinate the development of document structures, timelines, and response plans.
• Liaise with subject matter experts (SMEs) to gather and refine content.
• Review and edit proposal content for clarity, tone, and consistency.
• Support the development of client presentations, ensuring alignment with the proposal.
• Ensure all submissions meet internal governance and approval requirements.
• Capture lessons learned and contribute to continuous improvement

Required Skills & Experience

• Demonstrable experience coordinating end-to-end bids, ideally in a technology, consultancy, or services environment.
• Excellent organisation, communication, and project management skills.
• Ability to translate technical input into clear, client-centric language.
• Experience working with virtual, cross-functional teams under pressure.
• Proficient in Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, and the full Microsoft Office suite.
• Skilled at editing and improving written content for impact.

Preferred Competencies

• Detail-oriented and quality focused
• Collaborative and proactive
• Able to manage multiple deadlines with resilience
• Eager to learn and grow within the bid profession

Qualifications

• Strong academic background
• APMP certification preferred but not essential

Success Measures

• Timely submission of compliant, high-quality proposals
• Positive feedback from internal teams and improved bid team coordination
• Clear, consistent articulation of value throughout deliverables
• Contribution to process maturity and knowledge sharing

Discover some of the global benefits that empower our people to become the best version of themselves:

• Finance: Competitive salary package, share plan, company performance bonuses, value-based recognition awards, referral bonus;   
• Career Development: Career coaching, global career opportunities, non-linear career paths, internal development programmes for management and technical leadership;
• Learning Opportunities: Complex projects, rotations, internal tech communities, training, certifications, coaching, online learning platforms subscriptions, pass-it-on sessions, workshops, conferences;
• Work-Life Balance: Hybrid work and flexible working hours, employee assistance programme;
• Health: Global internal wellbeing programme, access to wellbeing apps;
• Community: Global internal tech communities, hobby clubs and interest groups, culture and inclusion programmes, events and celebrations.

At Endava, we’re committed to creating an open, inclusive, and respectful environment where everyone feels safe, valued, and empowered to be their best. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives—because we know that inclusive teams help us deliver smarter, more innovative solutions for our customers. Hiring decisions are based on merit, skills, qualifications, and potential. If you need adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know.