Bid Manager jobs in United Kingdom

Salary: £10,000 to £100,000 per annum

Salary Description: Competitive Salary + bonus

Posted: 17/09/2025

Recruiter: Sodexo

Job Ref: SDX/TP/390535/148015

At Sodexo, we're not just delivering services - we're shaping better quality of life experiences for millions of people worldwide. As we continue to expand our business, we're looking for an ambitious Senior Bid Professionals & Bid Managers to join us on our journey. Senior Bid Professionals and Bid Managers at Sodexo play a key leadership role in driving business growth through the bid and proposal process, shaping winning strategies, managing complex tender submissions and ensuring excellence in client engagement.

• Lead the development and delivery of high-value, complex bids and proposals
• Develop and implement strategic bid plans aligned with client needs and Sodexo's business objectives
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless bid execution and operational excellence
• Build strong relationships with clients and internal stakeholders to understand requirements and influence outcomes
• Mentor and guide bid teams, providing coaching and development opportunities
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, tools, and bid quality across the organisation
• Ensure all submissions meet compliance, commercial, and quality standards

To be successful in the role, you will have a strong track record in strategic bid management, business development support, and operational excellence. Candidates should have a proven ability to manage and deliver complex, high-value bids, combined with strategic and commercial acumen, strong negotiation, influencing, and leadership skills. Inspirational leaders who can mentor, guide, and motivate bid teams to deliver results, with a results-driven mindset and a passion for winning business, will thrive in this role.

Competitive Salary and Bonus. Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it's a chance to be part of something greater. You'll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you'll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you'll be able to thrive in your own way.

In addition, we offer 20+ Sodexo benefits such as Sodexo retirement plan, discounts to over 1,900 brands to shop online, Gym discount to maintain a healthy lifestyle, a confidential 24/7 employee assistance programme providing independent support to overcome whenever life has its obstacles including emotional support, legal and financial advice. For further details regarding our Sodexo benefits please see attached.

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities, and we celebrate diversity.

We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be natural and be the best versions of themselves. We recognise that we're on a journey with regards to diversity and inclusion and would therefore welcome applications for candidates from underrepresented backgrounds. We're a Disability Confident Leader employer. We're committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations. We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.

Ready to make growth happen? Apply now and take the lead in shaping Sodexo's next chapter of success.

Sodexo

Tel: 01276 687 000

Contact: Davina Bush