Senior Bid Manager

Bid Resource Solutions Ltd - Part of the Resource Solutions Group; Epping Forest; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Bid Resource Solutions Ltd - Part of the Resource Solutions Group is seeking a Senior Bid Manager to lead the bid function, focusing on social housing compliance and electrical frameworks. The role provides autonomy to drive improvements in processes and strategy within a growing team.

Your key duties include managing the bid process end-to-end, collaborating with stakeholders, and ensuring high-quality submissions. This hybrid position requires 2-3 days per week in the office located in Waltham Abbey, UK.

Apply only if you have the right to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in Bid Management within social housing, property services, compliance or M&E environments.
• Proven ability to manage bids end-to-end and contribute to win strategy.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and improve bid processes.

Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of the bid process from qualification to submission.
• Work closely with the Head of Business Development to develop bid strategy.
• Mentor and support a team, raising standards and consistency.

Skills

Bid Management

Stakeholder Influence

Process Improvement

Job description

Hybrid – Waltham Abbey (2-3 days in office per week)

On offer is the opportunity to join a growing compliance and property services contractor operating across social housing and public sector frameworks. This is a key hire within the business, with a clear mandate to improve structure, quality and overall win rates.

Enjoy working in this Senior Bid Manager position where you will have real influence across the work‑winning function, bridging the gap between Business Development and the Bid team. You will be given autonomy and trust to drive improvements in both process and strategy, within a business that is investing heavily in its growth across electrical compliance, planned maintenance and decarbonisation works.

My client operates across social housing, delivering essential services including electrical compliance, maintenance and upgrade works for housing associations and local authorities. They require a Senior Bid Manager to take ownership of the bid function, improve submission quality, and support the development of a small but growing team. A strong long‑term opportunity on offer for someone looking to step into a role where they can make a visible impact and shape how bids are delivered.

Your Duties

• Take full ownership of the bid process, managing opportunities from qualification through to submission across social housing compliance and electrical frameworks
• Work closely with the Head of Business Development to develop bid strategy and win themes
• Improve bid processes, governance and overall submission quality across the function
• Mentor and support a small team (Bid Manager, Bid Writer & Bid Coordinator), raising standards and consistency
• Lead on the production of high‑quality written content and ensure submissions are aligned with client requirements
• Coordinate internal stakeholders and subject matter experts to deliver compelling, compliant tender responses
• Review tender documentation, identify risks and opportunities, and support bid decision‑making

Requirements

• Strong experience in Bid Management within social housing, property services, compliance or M&E environments
• Proven ability to manage bids end‑to‑end and contribute to win strategy
• Ability to influence stakeholders and improve bid processes
• Willing to commute to Waltham Abbey 3 days per week

Bid Resource Solutions Limited regrets to inform you that our client can only accept applications from candidates who have a valid legal permit or right to work in the United Kingdom. Potential candidates who do not have this right or permit or are pending an application to obtain this right or permit should not apply as your details will not be processed.