Bid Team Manager

Compass Group Pty Limited; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Compass Group Australia is seeking a Bid Team Manager to lead a high-performing proposals team across major tenders. You will mentor four team members, partner with senior stakeholders, and shape winning bid strategies from planning to submission.

This role emphasizes client-focused submissions, continuous improvement of bid processes, and delivering standout outcomes in competitive markets. Flexible working arrangements are available, with opportunities to influence growth and build a

Qualifications

• Experience leading or mentoring a team.
• Background in bids, proposals, tenders or project delivery.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.
• Excellent written communication and commercial acumen.
• Organised, adaptable and able to manage competing priorities.
• Creative thinker with a passion for storytelling and solution development.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop a team of bid professionals
• Manage multiple tenders and proposals from planning to submission
• Partner with senior stakeholders to shape winning strategies
• Allocate resources and manage team workloads
• Drive continuous improvement across bid processes and outcomes
• Deliver compelling, client-focused submissions that stand out in competitive markets

Skills

Team leadership

Bid management

Stakeholder engagement

Storytelling & writing

Job description

Bid Team Manager - Lead a High-Performing Proposals Team

Lead a high-performing team and help shape the future growth of Compass Group Australia.

Reporting to the National Bid Manager, you'll lead a team of Proposal Managers and Coordinators while driving major tender opportunities across our Urban sectors. Working closely with senior stakeholders, you'll develop winning strategies, deliver high-quality submissions, and build a culture of excellence within the team. This role includes leadership responsibility for a team of four and involvement in strategic bid development.

What You'll Do

• Lead, coach and develop a team of bid professionals
• Manage multiple tenders and proposals from planning to submission
• Partner with senior stakeholders to shape winning strategies
• Allocate resources and manage team workloads
• Drive continuous improvement across bid processes and outcomes
• Deliver compelling, client-focused submissions that stand out in competitive markets

About You

• Experience leading or mentoring a team
• Background in bids, proposals, tenders or project delivery
• Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills
• Excellent written communication and commercial acumen
• Organised, adaptable and able to manage competing priorities
• Creative thinker with a passion for storytelling and solution development

Why Compass?

At Compass Group, you'll have the opportunity to lead a talented team, influence major business opportunities, and make a direct impact on growth. We offer a collaborative environment, flexible working arrangements and the chance to build a best-in-class bid function.

Today and tomorrow at Compass Group, we serve a better future by enriching people, communities and our planet.