Bid Manager

Wates; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

WPS is seeking an experienced Bid Manager to join the Work Winning team in the UK. The role focuses on securing major contracts across social housing, property services, and facilities management, driving winning bid strategies and high-quality responses.

You will lead end-to-end bid processes, coordinate stakeholders, and work with design teams to create compelling content. The role emphasises governance, CRM usage, and team leadership within a growing bid function.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' bid writing and bid management experience.
• Proven success managing large-scale tenders and competitive submissions.
• Experience within Social Housing Maintenance, Planned and Responsive Repairs, Facilities Management, Building Safety, and Compliance Services.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage end-to-end bid and tender processes.
• Develop bid programmes and manage critical deadlines.
• Coordinate stakeholders to ensure timely completion of high-quality responses.
• Facilitate review sessions and approval processes.
• Ensure compliance with governance and bid procedures.
• Support governance processes and Bid/No Bid decisions.

Skills

Bid Management

Bid Writing

Team Leadership

Stakeholder Engagement

Content Creation

Process Improvement

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

At WPS, we're looking for an experienced and ambitious Bid Manager to join our growing Work Winning team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in securing major contracts across social housing, property services, compliance, building safety, and facilities management. If you're a talented bid professional who thrives on managing complex tenders, collaborating with stakeholders, leading winning bid strategies, and producing compelling content that makes a difference, we'd love to hear from you.

Bid Management

• Lead and manage end-to-end bid and tender processes.
• Develop bid programmes and manage critical deadlines.
• Coordinate stakeholders to ensure timely completion of high-quality responses.
• Facilitate review sessions and approval processes.
• Ensure compliance with WPS governance and bid procedures.

Bid Writing & Content Creation

• Produce engaging, persuasive, and client-focused tender responses.
• Research clients and opportunities to tailor submissions effectively.
• Ensure submissions clearly demonstrate WPS's strengths, innovation, and value.
• Utilise AI tools and technology to improve efficiency and content quality.
• Work alongside design teams to develop impactful bid graphics and presentation materials.

Knowledge & Resource Management

• Maintain and develop the WPS bid library.
• Ensure company statistics, case studies, CVs, and corporate information remain up to date.
• Collaborate with HSQE, Sustainability, Innovation, Fleet, and Supply Chain teams to continuously improve bid content.

Team Leadership

• Manage and support a team of Bid Writers and Bid Coordinators.
• Conduct peer reviews and quality assurance activities.
• Coach and develop team members to achieve individual and team success.

CRM & Governance

• Ensure Salesforce and bid management systems are maintained and updated.
• Support governance processes and Bid/No Bid decision making.
• Ensure accurate recording and reporting of tender activity.

Stakeholder Management

• Build strong relationships across WPS and the wider Wates Group.
• Influence and engage senior stakeholders throughout the bid lifecycle.
• Facilitate collaborative working to deliver winning submissions.
• Minimum 3 years' bid writing and bid management experience.
• Proven success managing large-scale tenders and competitive submissions.
• Experience within:
• Social Housing Maintenance
• Planned and Responsive Repairs
• Facilities Management
• Building Safety
• Compliance Services

Career development opportunities

• Professional training and development
• Supportive and collaborative culture
• Inclusive and values-led business
• Opportunity to contribute to major national bids and growth initiatives