Senior Bid Manager

JR United Kingdom; Crawley; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment group is seeking a Senior Bids and Tenders Manager to enhance their bidding capability in Crawley. You will oversee the entire bid lifecycle and create a culture of collaboration, ensuring successful submissions that align with strategic goals. Ideal candidates will have experience in the NHS or public sector, with a strong understanding of procurement processes.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in developing and leading a bid function, ideally in the NHS or public sector.
• Strong understanding of procurement regulations and frameworks.
• Experience managing multiple, high-value bids under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage and execute high-quality bids, ensuring alignment with business strategy.
• Lead the bid lifecycle from pipeline to submission and post-bid reviews.
• Establish a scalable team structure and collaborative culture.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Bid management

Collaboration

Decision-making

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Bid management tools

Job description

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Senior Bid Manager, Crawley, West Sussex

Client: Gleeson Recruitment Group

Location: Crawley, West Sussex, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

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Job Views: 4

Posted: 31.05.2025

Expiry Date: 15.07.2025

Job Description:

Job Title: Senior Bids and Tenders Manager

Role Overview

The Senior Bids and Tenders Manager will be responsible for managing and executing high-quality, compliant, and competitive bids within our client's organization. The role focuses on enhancing bid capability and driving efficiency, reporting 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 an effective bid framework to improve success in major contracts.
• Lead the full bid lifecycle from pipeline, qualification, and capture planning to submission and post-bid reviews.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts to develop solutions and articulate compelling responses.
• Ensure bids align 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 feedback and market intelligence.

Qualifications & Experience

• Proven experience in developing and leading a bid function, ideally in 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.