Senior Bid Manager - Social Housing

ZipRecruiter; Hatfield; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Senior Bid Manager in Hatfield to lead high-value submissions in social housing. This role requires strong bid management skills and over 5 years of experience. You will draft tailored responses, manage teams, and refine bid processes. Competitive salary offered with multiple perks including annual leave and performance-related bonuses.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days annual leave + public holidays

Life Cover (2x annual salary)

Shopping discounts

Cycle to Work Scheme & Gym Discounts

Holiday Purchase Scheme

2 Corporate Social Responsibility Days per year

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience managing complex social housing bids.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and communication skills.
• Comfortable working independently with sound judgement.
• Proficient in using bid portals and digital submission platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and delivery of PQQs, ITTs, and tender submissions.
• Draft, review, and manage tailored bid responses.
• Build strong relationships with internal teams and stakeholders.
• Conduct site visits and interviews to inform bid strategy.
• Continuously refine bid processes and share best practices.
• Ensure all submissions meet standards and deadlines.

Skills

Bid management

Writing and editing

Time management

Attention to detail

Digital submission platforms

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Education

Degree in a related field

APMP certification

Tools

InDesign

Job description

Job Description

Senior Bid Manager
Location: Hatfield - Flexible / Hybrid
Salary: £75,000 - £80,000

Are you an experienced bid professional ready to lead high-value, strategic submissions within the built environment? We are looking for a Senior Bid Manager to take ownership of complex bids in the social housing and property services sector, delivering best-in-class responses that win work and drive growth.

What Will You Deliver?

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  Lead the planning, coordination, and delivery of PQQs, ITTs, and final tender submissions across all procurement stages

  
  




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  Draft, review, and manage high-quality, tailored bid responses that clearly align with client requirements and scoring criteria

  
  




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  Build strong working relationships across internal teams and external stakeholders to gather vital input

  
  




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  Support and mentor Bid Writers, encouraging continuous improvement and collaborative teamwork

  
  




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  Conduct site visits and stakeholder interviews to inform bid strategy and enrich technical content

  
  




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  Continuously refine bid processes and share best practices across the wider bid team

  
  




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  Maintain and update a high-quality library of reusable content and assist with client presentations

  
  




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  Ensure all submissions meet company standards and are delivered on time, every time

  
  

What Can We Offer You?

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  Competitive salary between £75,000-£80,000, plus performance-related bonus

  
  




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  25 days annual leave + public holidays

  
  




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  Life Cover (2x annual salary)

  
  




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  Shopping discounts across major retailers

  
  




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  Cycle to Work Scheme & Gym Discounts

  
  




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  Holiday Purchase Scheme

  
  




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  2 Corporate Social Responsibility Days per year

  
  

Who Are You?

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  Minimum 5 years' experience managing complex social housing bids, ideally with a direct competitor

  
  




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  Exceptional writing, editing, and communication skills

  
  




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  Strong time management and attention to detail

  
  




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  Comfortable working independently, with sound judgement to escalate as needed

  
  




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  Confident using bid portals and digital submission platforms

  
  




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  Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint; InDesign experience desirable

  
  




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  Degree in a related field, APMP certification, or membership of CIOB (desirable)

  
  




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  Background in graphic design, repairs & maintenance (R&M), or new build bids is a plus

  
  




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  Proven ability to manage multiple high-value bids under pressure and tight deadlines