Bid Manager

JR United Kingdom; England; On-site; GBP 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A pioneering company is seeking a Bid Manager to lead tender submissions and manage a small team. This hands-on leadership role is perfect for someone who excels in writing and winning bids. You will oversee all live bid submissions, ensuring quality and consistency while engaging with stakeholders across the business. With a hybrid working setup, you'll have the autonomy to shape your team and make a significant impact in a fast-growing organization backed by a major global group. If you are ready to take your career to the next level, this is the opportunity for you.

Benefits

Salary up to £65,000

Hybrid working setup

Support from senior leadership

Autonomy to shape your team

Qualifications

• Strong bid writing background required, no specific industry experience needed.
• Experience managing or mentoring a small team is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end management of tenders from planning to submission.
• Oversee and quality-check all written content and reports.

Skills

Bid Writing

Team Management

Attention to Detail

Stakeholder Engagement

Job description

Location: Northamptonshire (3 days office / 2 remote)

Position: Bid Manager

We’re working with a national grounds maintenance provider - part of one of the world’s largest home services groups.

This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who thrives on writing, winning, and managing people.

You’ll oversee all live bid submissions, develop team capability, and act as a strategic point of contact across the business.

Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end management of tenders, from planning to submission
• Oversee and quality-check all written content and reports
• Line-manage two bid writers with a focus on performance and development
• Act as the central point of contact for tender stakeholders across the business
• Drive consistency, process, and continuous improvement across all submissions

Minimum Requirements:

• Strong bid writing background (no industry experience needed)
• Solid understanding of tenders, PQQs, and public sector procurement
• Experience managing or mentoring a small team
• Sharp attention to detail and high standards for written content
• Comfortable engaging at all levels—internal and external

Benefits:

• Up to £65,000 salary
• Hybrid working setup (3 days in-office, 2 remote - your choice of days)
• Support from an established senior leadership team
• A fast-growing business with the backing of almost a $4B global group
• Autonomy to shape your team and function

Apply now to take your career to the next level with a pioneering company.

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