Bid Manager

Rock Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Greater London is seeking an experienced Contracts & Bid Manager to lead a new division focusing on social housing and public sector contracts. The role entails managing tenders, writing compliant bids, and building relationships with councils and housing associations. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in tender success as well as strong procurement knowledge. This position offers a competitive salary and various performance-based bonuses.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Commission

Loyalty bonus

Company events

Subsidised travel

Free/on-site parking

Referral programme

Qualifications

• Proven tender success in the social housing or public sector.
• Strong procurement and contract management knowledge.
• Excellent writing, organisation, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines independently.
• Tech-savvy; recruitment/telesales experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Identify and manage social housing/public sector tenders.
• Write high-quality, compliant bids and oversee submissions.
• Build relationships with councils, housing associations, and procurement teams.
• Negotiate contract terms and ensure commercial viability.

Skills

Tender success in social housing

Procurement and contract management

Excellent writing and communication

Ability to manage multiple deadlines

Tech-savvy

Job description

Contracts & Bid Manager

Salary: £55,000 – £70,000 + bonuses & commission

South West London

About the Role

We are expanding into social housing and public sector contracts and need an experienced Contracts & Bid Manager to lead this division. The role centres on tendering, contract management, and business development.

Main Responsibilities

• Identify and manage social housing / public sector tenders.
• Write high-quality, compliant bids and oversee submissions.
• Build relationships with councils, housing associations, and procurement teams.
• Negotiate contract terms and ensure commercial viability.

What You’ll Bring

• Proven tender success in social housing, public sector, or M&E.
• Strong procurement and contract management knowledge.
• Excellent writing, organisation, and communication skills.
• Able to manage multiple deadlines independently.
• Tech‑savvy; recruitment / telesales experience is a plus.

Why Join Us

• Chance to build and lead a new division.
• Competitive salary with strong performance-based bonuses.
• Join an experienced team in the heating & renewables sector.

Benefits

• Additional pay: bonus scheme, commission, loyalty bonus, tips, yearly bonus
• Perks: casual dress, company events, subsidised travel, free / on-site parking, referral programme

Apply

Apply to this job with a CV outlining your bid writing and contract management experience