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!
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