Bid & Commercial Manager

Globe Locums; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare staffing company in London is seeking a Bid & Commercial Manager. The successful candidate will lead substantive tender submissions, manage NHS frameworks, and ensure commercial agreements are strategically aligned. This role requires 4+ years of experience, strong knowledge of NHS processes, and excellent stakeholder engagement skills. Join a vibrant team where your efforts directly impact patient care.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in bid/commercial management role.
• Strong knowledge of NHS frameworks and procurement processes.
• Detail-focused with exceptional proofreading skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full tender lifecycle: identifying opportunities, creating submissions, collaborating with stakeholders.
• Own review, negotiation, and maintenance of contracts.
• Provide strategic recommendations on tender viability and risk.

Skills

Bid management

Commercial contract negotiation

Stakeholder engagement

Proofreading

Legal understanding

Document control

Job description

We’re Hiring: Bid & Commercial Manager | Healthcare Staffing | London

Are you a skilled bid writer with a sharp commercial edge? Ready to lead high-impact tender submissions and take ownership of vital NHS frameworks and commercial agreements?

Join Globe Locums, the UK’s most successful AHP/HSS recruitment business, as our new Bid & Commercial Manager. We’re looking for a confident, articulate and detail-obsessed individual to drive winning bids and ensure our commercial contracts are watertight and strategically aligned.

Overview

Lead end-to-end bid management and commercial activities to secure wins and maintain robust NHS frameworks and contracts.

Responsibilities

• End-to-End Bid Ownership – Lead the full tender lifecycle: identifying opportunities, creating compelling submissions, collaborating with stakeholders, and securing wins.
• Commercial Agreement Leadership – Own the review, negotiation, and maintenance of all NHS frameworks, client contracts, and supplier agreements.
• Strategic Input – Provide executive summaries and strategic recommendations on tender viability and commercial risk.
• Content Creation & Quality Control – Craft persuasive responses with a clear, consistent tone. Lead storyboarding, ensure compliance, and refine inputs from across the business.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration – Work closely with the Head of Contracts and Operations, senior leadership, and frontline teams to create tailored, accurate bids and contracts.
• Industry Awareness – Stay ahead of NHS procurement trends and market shifts to ensure bids are competitive, compliant, and innovative.
• Mentor and collaborate with our trainee bid writer, helping to shape their development and ensure consistency across submissions.

What We’re Looking For

• A persuasive writer with proven success in bid management and commercial contract negotiation
• Strong knowledge of NHS frameworks and procurement processes
• Detail-focused with exceptional proofreading, legal understanding, and document control skills
• Skilled in stakeholder engagement, from operations teams to boardroom execs
• Cool under pressure, proactive, and naturally solutions-focused
• Comfortable managing multiple deadlines and maintaining high standards throughout

Experience & Background

• 4+ years in a similar bid/commercial management role
• Healthcare, recruitment, or public sector experience preferred

Why Globe Locums?

We’re a vibrant, forward-thinking company with a commitment to quality, compliance, and growth. Our contracts underpin the care delivered across the NHS and private sector – your work directly impacts patients and providers alike.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Business Development and General Business

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care and Staffing and Recruiting