Head of Bids and Submissions

Mk Consult; Manchester; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Senior leadership role

Flexible working

Executive benefits package

Progression opportunities

Strong framework pipeline

Job summary

Mk Consult in Manchester is seeking a Head of Bids & Partnerships to lead the work-winning strategy for social housing and public sector projects. You will own the bid process from inception to submission, manage PQQs/SQs/ITTs, and build long-term client relationships with housing associations and authorities.

This senior role offers strategic influence, leadership of bid teams, and the chance to shape a growing pipeline across planned maintenance, refurbishment and new build housing in the

Qualifications

• Proven senior bid/partnership experience within construction or social housing.
• Strong understanding of planned maintenance, refurbishment, retrofit or new build housing.
• Track record of securing contracts with housing associations and local authorities.
• Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
• Experience leading bid teams and complex tender submissions.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the bid and proposals function.
• Create and implement the work-winning strategy for the business.
• Identify opportunities through frameworks, direct awards and competitive tendering.
• Build strategic partnerships with housing associations, local authorities and key stakeholders.
• Manage PQQs, SQs, ITTs and framework submissions.

Skills

Bid management

Stakeholder management

Relationship building

Tender submissions

Frameworks knowledge

Public sector procurement

Leadership

Job description

Head of Bids & Partnerships

MUST HAVE SOCIAL HOUSING OR CONSTRUCTION EXPERIENCRE

Regional Contractor North West

Are you a strategic leader with a strong track record of securing work within the social housing sector?

We are working with a well-established regional contractor delivering planned maintenance, refurbishment, decarbonisation and new build housing projects across the North West. Due to continued growth and an expanding pipeline of opportunities, they are looking to appoint an experienced Head of Bids & Partnerships to lead their work-winning strategy and develop key client relationships.

The Role

Reporting directly to the Board, you will take ownership of the company's bid, framework and partnership activities, driving sustainable growth across social housing and public sector markets.

You will be responsible for identifying opportunities, managing the bid process from inception through to submission, and building long-term relationships with housing associations, local authorities, consultants and framework providers.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the bid and proposals function.
• Create and implement the company's work-winning strategy.
• Identify and secure opportunities through frameworks, direct awards and competitive tendering.
• Build strategic partnerships with housing associations, local authorities and key stakeholders.
• Manage PQQs, SQs, ITTs and framework submissions.
• Coordinate internal teams to produce high-quality, successful tender responses.
• Develop and maintain a strong pipeline of future opportunities.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activity and procurement frameworks.
• Represent the business at industry events, networking opportunities and client meetings.
• Work closely with operational teams to ensure successful mobilisation of new contracts.

Requirements

• Proven experience in a senior bid, framework, partnership or work-winning role within construction or social housing.
• Strong understanding of planned maintenance, refurbishment, retrofit, regeneration or new build housing.
• Demonstrable success in securing contracts with housing associations and local authorities.
• Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
• Experience managing bid teams and leading complex tender submissions.
• Commercially aware with excellent presentation and communication skills.

What's On Offer

• Senior leadership position with genuine influence on company growth.
• Opportunity to shape and develop the work-winning strategy.
• Strong pipeline of existing frameworks and clients.
• Competitive salary and executive benefits package.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Clear progression opportunities within a growing regional contractor.

If you're looking to play a key role in driving growth, securing major opportunities and developing long-term partnerships within the social housing sector, we'd love to hear from you.