Bids and Tenders Manager

Exeter College; Exeter; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative education institution in Exeter is seeking a Bids and Tenders Manager to lead bid opportunities and improve contract management. The successful candidate will work collaboratively, develop high-quality proposals, and manage training offers within public sector frameworks. Our institution values strategic thinking and results-driven approaches. Join us for generous benefits including ample holidays and a supportive work environment that fosters innovation and excellence.

Benefits

Generous holidays

Superb pension scheme

Free counselling

Discounted supermarket shopping

Spa treatments

Electric cars

Paddle-boarding

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing bids, tenders, or contracts, ideally in education or public sector.
• Ability to think strategically and translate opportunities into success.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead the identification and delivery of bid opportunities and contracts.
• Manage training offers across public sector frameworks.
• Develop high-quality proposals that align with college's vision.

Skills

Experience in bids, tenders, or contract management

Strategic and analytical mindset

Excellent communication skills

Project management skills

Understanding of public procurement frameworks

Drive to enhance processes

Job description

Bids and Tenders Manager – Exeter College

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for winning new opportunities? Would you like to lead the identification, evaluation, and delivery of bid opportunities, contracts, grants, and awards that align with the College's strategic vision? In this role you'd work closely with colleagues across the organisation, you'll develop compelling, high-quality proposals that demonstrate our excellence, innovation, and impact.

You’ll also take the lead on managing our training offer across public sector purchasing frameworks and dynamic purchasing systems, ensuring our information is accurate, compliant, and up to date. Beyond that, you’ll be instrumental in evolving our internal systems to deliver real-time reporting on bid pipelines, progress, and performance - helping to keep the College at the forefront of opportunity and growth.

What you'll bring

• Proven experience in bids, tenders, or contract management, ideally within education or the public sector
• A strategic and analytical mindset, with the ability to translate opportunity into success
• Excellent communication, project management, and relationship-building skills
• A strong understanding of public procurement frameworks and compliance
• The drive to enhance processes and achieve outstanding results

Why Exeter College?

• Join a forward-thinking, multi award-winning college with national recognition for excellence
• Be part of a collaborative and ambitious team that values innovation and quality
• Enjoy a supportive environment where your expertise really does make an impact
• Play a pivotal role in driving the College's growth and success

Benefits

We’ll give you incredibly generous holidays and a superb pension scheme. You’ll also get a package of amazing benefits, including free counselling and discounted supermarket shopping, spa treatments, electric cars and paddle-boarding.

Applying for the role

The closing date for receipt of completed applications is Sunday 8th February 2026 at midnight.

Interviews will be held in Exeter on Monday 16th February 2026.

No CVs or agencies please.

Everyone's welcome to apply for a role here, regardless of personal characteristics, including race, age, gender, religion, ability, disability, or sexuality.

We're totally committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our students, and we expect you to be too. We follow safer recruitment statutory guidance (Keeping Children Safe in Education). If you're successful, you'll be required to complete thorough pre‑employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

All posts at Exeter College are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

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