Bid Manager

Job Title: Bid Manager –
Location: Caen, France

Who are we recruiting for?
We are working on behalf of an award-winning, innovative, and growing company in the Marine Renewable Energy sector. This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified, creative, and motivated Bid Manager to join a vibrant team in Caen. The client is a leader in delivering unique solutions to marine challenges, with a strong focus on sustainability and environmental impact.

What will you be doing?
As a Bid Manager, you will play a crucial role in leading the bid process from start to finish, ensuring the submission of high-quality proposals that meet the client’s objectives and exceed expectations. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Managing the full bid lifecycle, from initial opportunity identification through to contract award.
• Developing strong relationships with internal teams, stakeholders, and external partners to gather information and create compelling bid content.
• Leading bid strategy sessions, ensuring a clear, focused approach to winning new contracts.
• Writing and editing high-quality proposals, with a focus on creativity, clarity, and compliance with client requirements.
• Ensuring all bids are delivered on time and meet the company’s standards of quality and excellence.
• Identifying opportunities to improve the bid process and implementing these improvements for future success.
• Collaborating with the sales, technical, and project management teams to ensure alignment across all submissions.

Are you the ideal candidate?
The ideal candidate will bring their successful track record, assured approach, and industry expertise to the role. You will have:

• A strong background in the Marine Renewable Energy industry, or similar sectors.
• Experience in managing complex bid processes and leading teams to successful outcomes.
• Excellent communication and project management skills.
• A proactive, determined, and creative mindset with a passion for sustainability.
• Knowledge of software tools such as MS Office and project management applications.
• Fluency in both French and English, with strong written and verbal communication skills.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary
• Flexible teleworking options for a strong work-life balance.
• Opportunities for career growth and personal development within a dynamic, forward-thinking company.
• A positive, motivated, and inclusive company culture that values creativity and success.
• Access to various benefits including pension, bonus schemes, and childcare vouchers.
• The chance to work with an innovative, award-winning team in the Marine Renewable Energy sector.

Who are we?
Executive Integrity is a global executive search and recruitment consultancy for a more sustainable world with a focus on talent within the Maritime and Renewable Energy sectors. We give a proportion of all our profits to Renewable World, a charity that develops affordable and innovative renewable energy solutions to poverty-stricken communities.