Bid Manager
Likely
Sponsorship likelihood
Pro only
Salary
Pro sees the advertised pay
£56,500
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role may qualify for a Skilled Worker visa
On the standard rate it works only if the Home Office classes it as SOC 7129, which needs £31,300. Under SOC 2440, our more likely reading, it needs £56,500.
This could also be SOC 2432 (Marketing and commercial managers). We read the code off the advert, so it is our best guess, not the employer's.
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2440 Business and financial project management professionals Most likely code | £39,500 Misses | £45,200 Misses | £50,800 Misses | £56,500 Misses |
2432 Marketing and commercial managers Also possible | £35,000 Misses | £40,000 Misses | £45,100 Misses | £50,100 Misses |
7129 Sales related occupations not elsewhere classified Also possible | £25,000 Clears | £31,300 Clears | £31,300 Clears | £31,300 Clears |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. A mark is for the top of the advertised pay. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
Job Type: Secondment.
Location: Edinburgh, London or Bristol offices. Hybrid.
Flexible working: All roles are open to part-time, job-share and other types of flexibility. We will discuss what is important to you and balancing this with business requirements during the recruitment process. You can read more about flexible working here.
Closing Date: 22nd October
Salary and benefits: From £34,200, plus an indicative bonus range of 8% to 16%, private medical cover, 38 days annual leave, excellent pension, 12x salary life assurance, career breaks, income protection, 3x volunteering days and much more.
Who are we?
We’re Standard Life, a retirement specialist focused entirely on retirement savings and income. We champion the belief that everyone’s journey to and through retirement can be better, and for more than 200 years, we’ve been helping our customers plan and prepare for their financial futures.
Life today is increasingly complicated, uncertain and unpredictable. People move through different careers, face unexpected moments and navigate important choices. We offer our colleagues flexibility, trust and benefits that work for whatever life brings. In return we expect curiosity, connection, accountability and high standards. We make room for what matters - so you can bring your best, every day.
The role
Joining a high‑performing team, you will work to deliver high‑quality bid responses that support our continued success in the Workplace market.
What you’ll be doing
- Managing and delivering high‑quality responses to RFPs and research questionnaires for our Employer Benefit Consultants (EBCs) and Corporate Advisers (CAs).
- Supporting the coordination and project management of the tender process, ensuring strong controls and timely delivery through the sales cycle.
What we’re looking for
- A genuine interest in workplace pensions or financial services within a sales‑driven environment.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate technical information into clear, engaging content.
- Strong stakeholder management skills, with confidence working across teams and managing multiple deadlines.
- Experience coordinating projects or processes where attention to detail and time management are essential.
We want to hire the whole version of you.
We are committed to ensuring that everyone feels accepted and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. If your experience looks different from what we’ve advertised and you believe that you can bring value to the role, we’d love to hear from you.
If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, please let us know so we can help you to be at your best.
We’re reviewing applications as they come in, so apply early to avoid missing out.
Find out more about working at Standard Life
- Guide for Candidates: standardlifeplc.pagetiger.com/guideforcandidates
- Find or get answers from our colleagues: www.standardlifeplc.com/careers/talk-to-us
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with PHOENIX GROUP MANAGEMENT SERVICES LIMITED, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
Business and financial project management professionals (SOC 2440) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~314k in sample- Middle half £45,968–76,128
- Median £58,812
- Going rate £56,500
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £39,500–50,800
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. PHOENIX GROUP MANAGEMENT SERVICES LIMITED holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2440 going rate of £56,500. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.