Bid Manager

Oliver Sanderson is partnered with a leading facilities organisation to appoint a Bid Manager into its growing commercial team.

This is a key role leading the end-to-end delivery of high-quality bids for major public sector contracts, typically valued at £1m–£3m+ with long-term (5–10 year) agreements.

You’ll combine strong bid writing, commercial awareness, and creative thinking to produce compelling, winning submissions in a competitive market.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the full bid lifecycle from qualification to submission
• Write and manage high-quality, persuasive tender responses
• Develop clear win strategies and value propositions
• Collaborate with internal teams to shape solutions and content
• Ensure compliance with public sector procurement requirements
• Manage multiple bids to tight deadlines (3–6 month cycles)
• Drive innovation in bid processes, including use of AI tools

Skills & Experience

• Proven bid management and writing experience
• Strong track record in public sector tenders
• Excellent writing and storytelling skills
• Experience managing bids £1m+
• Strong organisation and stakeholder management
• Commercial awareness and attention to detail
• Innovative mindset with openness to AI-enabled approaches

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing organisation delivering essential services across the UK, with real impact on communities and the public environment.

This is a hybrid role with 2–3 days per week in office

This role has an exciting package on offer.

If this opportunity aligns with your experience and ambitions, apply today!