TL;DR
Interim Head of Bids & Pursuits: Overseeing the end-to-end bid lifecycle and driving the transition from a reactive bidding model to a strategic pursuits-led function with an accent on win strategy and process improvement. Focus on strengthening bid quality, stakeholder management, and team leadership within a high-stakes professional services environment.
Location: Must be based in Greater London
Salary: £90,000–£95,000
Company
3Search is a specialist recruitment consultancy focusing on marketing, digital, and business development roles.
What you will do
- Lead and manage the full end-to-end bid and tender process for high-value pursuits.
- Partner with senior stakeholders to develop clear, winning strategies aligned with business priorities.
- Drive the organizational shift toward a proactive, strategic pursuits-led model.
- Oversee the production of high-impact proposals, pitches, and tender materials.
- Coach and mentor team members on presentation best practices and proposal writing.
- Analyze win/loss data to identify improvement trends and implement best-practice processes.
Requirements
- Proven experience leading a bid or pursuits function within professional or financial services.
- Strong track record of implementing bid best practices and improving conversion win rates.
- Expertise in managing complex, high-value tenders and cross-functional teams.
- Proven ability to influence and engage senior stakeholders effectively.
- Strong project management skills and proficiency in bid management tools.
- English proficiency: Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Culture & Benefits
- High-visibility leadership opportunity within a leading professional services firm.
- 12-month Fixed Term Contract (FTC) maternity cover.
- Collaborative environment working alongside marketing and business development teams.
- Strategic autonomy to shape the internal function and improve operational efficiency.