Senior Bid Manager - Social Housing

Regen Solutions; Hatfield; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading bid management firm in the UK is seeking a Senior Bid Manager to oversee and deliver high-value bids within the social housing sector. The ideal candidate will facilitate collaboration, ensure timely submissions, and mentor junior staff. Key benefits include a competitive salary range of £75,000 - £80,000, generous annual leave, and various employee discounts.

Benefits

25 days annual leave + public holidays

Life Cover (2x annual salary)

Shopping discounts

Cycle to Work Scheme

Gym Discounts

Holiday Purchase Scheme

Corporate Social Responsibility Days

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience managing complex social housing bids.
• Strong writing, editing, and communication skills.
• Proficient in using bid portals and digital platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and delivery of PQQs, ITTs and tender submissions.
• Draft and manage tailored bid responses.
• Support and mentor Bid Writers.

Skills

Bid management

Exceptional writing and communication

Time management

Digital submission platforms

Education

Degree in a related field

APMP certification

Membership of CIOB

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

InDesign

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?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

What Can We Offer You?

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

• 25 days annual leave + public holidays

• Life Cover (2x annual salary)

• Shopping discounts across major retailers

• Cycle to Work Scheme & Gym Discounts

• Holiday Purchase Scheme

• 2 Corporate Social Responsibility Days per year

Who Are You?

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

• Exceptional writing, editing, and communication skills

• Strong time management and attention to detail

• Comfortable working independently, with sound judgement to escalate as needed

• Confident using bid portals and digital submission platforms

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

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

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

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