Bid Manager

Wates; Redditch; In loco; GBP 65.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

WPS is seeking a Senior Bid Manager to lead end-to-end delivery of complex, high-value bid submissions across public and private sectors. You will steer bid launches, storyboard sessions, review meetings and submission activities to secure competitive outcomes.

You will oversee governance, quality assurance and continuous improvement, while mentoring Bid Managers and Bid Writers to sustain a high-performing bid function.

Competenze

• Extensive experience delivering end-to-end bid submissions.
• Ability to develop winning strategies aligned to client criteria.
• Strong written responses and compelling submissions.
• Experience with bid governance and quality assurance processes.
• Leadership and coaching of Bid Managers and Bid Writers.

Mansioni

• Lead end-to-end delivery of complex and high-value bid submissions.
• Coordinate bid launches, storyboarding sessions, review meetings and submission activities.
• Develop winning strategies aligned to client requirements and business objectives.
• Produce high-scoring written responses and polished submissions.
• Oversee bid planning, governance and quality assurance processes.

Conoscenze

Bid management

Storyboarding

Stakeholder engagement

Governance

Leadership

Strumenti

CRM systems

Descrizione del lavoro

As Senior Bid Manager, you'll take responsibility for managing and delivering some of WPS' most significant bid opportunities, ensuring every submission is compliant, compelling and commercially competitive.

Leading Strategic Bids

• Manage end-to‑end delivery of complex and high‑value tender submissions.
• Lead bid launches, storyboarding sessions, review meetings and submission activities.
• Develop winning strategies aligned to client requirements, evaluation criteria and business objectives.
• Produce compelling, high-scoring written responses and polished submissions.

Driving Quality & Excellence

• Oversee bid planning, governance and quality assurance processes.
• Review responses against client specifications, scoring criteria and win themes.
• Monitor progress, risks and bid performance while proactively addressing challenges.
• Ensure consistent adherence to WPS bid processes and governance standards.

Continuous Improvement & Innovation

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives across the bid function.
• Analyse client feedback, sector trends and lessons learned to improve future submissions.
• Develop best-practice tools, templates, training materials and "gold-standard" bid content.
• Maintain and enhance bid libraries, knowledge banks and response repositories.

Leadership & Team Development

• Provide day-to‑day leadership, coaching and mentoring to Bid Managers and Bid Writers.
• Support professional development and capability building across the team.
• Foster a positive, collaborative and high-performing work‑winning culture.
• Act as a senior ambassador for the bid function both internally and externally.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Build strong relationships with operational, commercial and technical stakeholders.
• Coordinate input from subject matter experts to strengthen bid submissions.
• Facilitate effective communication across multiple workstreams and teams.
• Represent the business during client engagement activities where appropriate.

Knowledge & Experience

We're particularly interested in candidates with knowledge of:

• Social housing, property services or facilities management sectors.
• Public and private sector procurement processes.
• CRM systems and bid governance processes.
• Relevant industry legislation and regulatory requirements.
• Market trends, innovation and best practice within the built environment sector.

Are you an experienced bid professional with a track record of winning and delivering strategic Facilities Management opportunities?, If you're an ambitious bid leader with a passion for winning work, developing people and driving continuous improvement, we'd love to hear from you.

This role offers the opportunity to work on major FM tenders across both the public and private sectors, collaborating with senior operational leaders, subject matter experts and key stakeholders to develop compelling solutions that differentiate WPS in a highly competitive marketplace.