Bid Manager

TieTalent; Brackley; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading home-services franchisor is seeking a Bid Manager based in Brackley. This role involves leading bid activities, managing a team, and collaborating closely with stakeholders while ensuring high-quality submissions. Benefits include a performance bonus, hybrid work model, and a supportive culture.

Benefits

23 days holiday + Bank Holidays + Birthday leave

Associate Equity Program

£5,000 performance bonus

Qualifications

• Experience in bid management or facilities management is preferred.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to mentor and develop team members.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end bid activities from initial tender to submission.
• Mentor a Senior Bid Writer and a Bid Writer.
• Compile bid-progress reports and ensure data integrity.

Skills

Tender Coordination

Stakeholder Liaison

Reporting & Data Management

Quality Assurance

Team Management

Continuous Improvement

Job description

We have a current opportunity for a Bid Manager (facilities management) on a permanent basis. The position will be based in Brackley. For further information about this position, please apply.

Our client is a US-founded home-services franchisor (over 40 years in operation) which launched in the UK in 2010 with six premium brands, one of which is a national landscape-maintenance provider, and they are looking for a Bid Manager to join their team.

Role Purpose

Lead end-to-end bid activities—from initial tender (PQQ) through final submission—while managing a small bid team and ensuring seamless project coordination and administration.

Key Responsibilities

• Tender Coordination: Gather, analyse, and distribute detailed tender documents and data.
• Stakeholder Liaison: Act as the senior point of contact for 46 franchisees and Head Office functions.
• Reporting & Data Management: Compile and maintain bid-progress reports; ensure data integrity.
• Quality Assurance: Uphold high standards for every submission.
• Enquiries & Complaints: Handle incoming questions and resolve issues as needed.
• Team Management: Mentor a Senior Bid Writer and a Bid Writer; foster development.
• Continuous Improvement: Propose and implement process enhancements.

Working Pattern & Culture

• Office Days: 3 fixed days per week (ensuring at least one team member is in-office daily).
• Hours: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
• Hybrid Model: Unique within the business; no option for fully remote work.
• Culture: 'Can-do' attitude; fast-paced during peak bid periods; collaborative across franchises.
• 23 days holiday + Bank Holidays + Birthday leave
• Associate Equity Program (we are all owners)
• £5,000 performance bonus (pro-rated and subject to achievement of objectives and brand hitting their financial goals)