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Head of Bids and Tenders
Job Posted: 5 days ago
Salary: £ 60,000 - 60,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Manchester, Greater Manchester
Expire in: 23 days
Job Description
Head of Bids and Tenders, Multi-Sector Business Services Group - Hybrid Working from a Manchester HQ, £60,000 Basic plus Bonuses. Are you a results-oriented Bid Manager with a proven ability to consistently win high-value, complex tenders? A dynamic and rapidly expanding £400M+ business group is searching for a Head of Bids & Tenders to take ownership of the entire bid process. This is a critical role where you'll ensure every proposal is compelling, compliant, and perfectly positioned for success across the diverse portfolio of 18 companies, spanning the Care, IT, Office, and Industrial sectors. The role needs someone with strong commercial acumen and a knack for developing strategies that secure significant revenue in both regulated and non-regulated environments. You'll be directly accountable for driving substantial business growth for the group.
In Return, You Will Receive
£60,000 Basic Salary plus Bonuses (circa £80,000 OTE)
Fantastic working environment from HQ in Manchester. The role is Hybrid (3 days in the office)
Competitive benefits package, including: 25 days holiday (plus Bank Holidays), annual leave buy/sell scheme, enhanced pension, life assurance, subsidised health & dental cover, car salary sacrifice, and various company social events.Your Role as Head of Bids and Tenders
Lead bids from initial qualification through to submission, developing strategic plans and coordinating all resources.
Collaborate with key teams (Sales, Product, Finance, Operations) to define powerful win themes, value propositions, and compelling content.
Oversee meticulous bid writing, financial modelling, risk management, and ensure all submissions meet the highest quality and compliance standards.
Guide and inspire a dedicated team of bid writers and subject matter experts, fostering continuous improvement and peak performance.
Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, clients, and external partners to gather insights and ensure seamless bid execution.
Implement post-bid reviews, analyse performance data, and continuously refine processes to maximize bid conversion and revenue growth.What is Needed as Head of Bids and Tenders?
5+ years of progressive bid/proposal management experience, with a demonstrated track record of winning multi-million-pound tenders.
Exceptional ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders.
Expertise in managing multiple bids concurrently while maintaining rigorous quality.
Profound understanding of procurement processes (PQQs, RFPs, RFIs).
Highly proficient in Microsoft Office, with strong writing and editing capabilities.
A strategic, analytical mindset with a commitment to continuous improvement.
Strong leadership skills, capable of motivating and developing a small team.To Apply to the Role of Head of Bids and Tenders
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