Senior Bid Manager: Lead High-Impact Tenders

Places for People; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Bonus scheme

35 days holiday

Healthcare cashback

Wellbeing support

Gym membership

Life Assurance

Career development

Job summary

Places for People seeks a Senior Bid Manager to lead end-to-end tender processes for PfP Students, collaborating with the Head of Business Development and senior stakeholders across the business. You will drive high-quality submissions that differentiate our offer and support growth, while managing multiple bids and guiding temporary bid writers when needed.

The role is national, requiring travel to client sites as required, and a commitment to safeguarding and compliant, brand-aligned tender

Qualifications

• Proven bid management experience in competitive tendering.
• Strong knowledge of public sector procurement and local government portals.
• Experience managing multiple complex bids simultaneously.
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders across a large organisation.
• Experience in Property/Student Accommodation is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end tender and bid process for PfP Students.
• Coordinate with Head of Business Development and key stakeholders.
• Manage multiple bids, monitor pipeline and bid performance.
• Ensure submissions meet client requirements and branding guidelines.
• Lead bid reviews/debriefs and coach temporary bid writers as needed.

Skills

Bid management

Public sector procurement

Stakeholder management

Bid submissions

Student housing

Job description

Places for People seeks a Senior Bid Manager to lead end-to-end tender processes for PfP Students, collaborating with the Head of Business Development and senior stakeholders across the business. You will drive high-quality submissions that differentiate our offer and support growth, while managing multiple bids and guiding temporary bid writers when needed.

The role is national, requiring travel to client sites as required, and a commitment to safeguarding and compliant, brand-aligned tender