Senior Bid Manager

JR United Kingdom; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UK is seeking a Senior Bids and Tenders Manager to enhance their bid capability and drive efficiency. This role involves ownership of the bid function, management of the full bid lifecycle, and alignment of bids with business strategy. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in the public sector, particularly within the NHS, and strong stakeholder engagement skills.

Qualifications

• Developing and leading a bid function focused on the NHS or public sector.
• Managing high-value bids under tight deadlines while maintaining quality.
• Exceptional stakeholder management and engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Own the bid function, defining roles and establishing a scalable team structure.
• Lead the full bid lifecycle from planning to submission and reviews.
• Continuously refine bid strategies based on client feedback.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Influencing skills

Bid management

Procurement regulations

Education

Proven experience in bid management

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Bid management tools

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Job Title: Senior Bids and Tenders Manager

Role Overview

The Senior Bids and Tenders Manager will be responsible for the management and execution of high-quality, compliant, and competitive bids within our client's organisation. The role focuses on enhancing bid capability and driving efficiency, and the individual will report to the Head of Property and Capital Projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the bid function, defining roles and establishing a scalable team structure.
• Create an engaged, collaborative culture around bidding, ensuring buy-in from key stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain a highly effective bid framework to enhance the ability to win major contracts.
• Lead the full bid lifecycle from pipeline, qualification, and capture planning through to submission and post-bid reviews.
• Work closely with subject matter experts to develop solutions and articulate compelling responses.
• Ensure alignment of bids with business strategy and commercial objectives.
• Manage senior-level bid reviews, ensuring robust decision-making and a focused approach to winning.
• Continuously review and refine bid strategies based on client feedback and market intelligence.

Qualifications & Experience

• Proven experience in developing and leading a bid function, ideally focused on the NHS or public sector.
• Strong understanding of procurement regulations and frameworks.
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.
• Experience managing multiple, high-value bids under tight deadlines while maintaining quality.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and bid management tools.