Bid & Commercial Manager
Are you a skilled bid writer with a sharp commercial edge?
Ready to lead high-impact tender submissions and take ownership of vital NHS frameworks and commercial agreements?
Join Globe Locums, The UK’s most successful AHP/HSS recruitment business, as our new Bid & Commercial Manager.
We're looking for a confident, articulate and detail-obsessed individual to drive winning bids and ensure our commercial contracts are watertight and strategically aligned.
Key Results
Lead high-impact tender submissions, from identifying opportunities to securing wins aligned with strategic business goals
Take ownership of NHS and Private Healthcare frameworks and commercial agreements, across Globe Locums, Globe Workforce Solutions and Globe Healthcare Australia.
What You’ll Be Doing:
* End-to-End Bid Ownership – Lead the full tender lifecycle: identifying opportunities, creating compelling submissions, collaborating with stakeholders, and securing wins.
* Commercial Agreement Leadership – Own the review, negotiation, and maintenance of all NHS frameworks, client contracts, and supplier agreements.
* Strategic Input – Provide executive summaries and strategic recommendations on tender viability and commercial risk.
* Content Creation & Quality Control – Craft persuasive responses with a clear, consistent tone. Lead storyboarding, ensure compliance, and refine inputs from across the business.
* Cross-Functional Collaboration – Work closely with our Head of Contracts and Operations, senior leadership, and frontline teams to create tailored, accurate bids and contracts.
* Industry Awareness – Stay ahead of NHS procurement trends and market shifts to ensure our bids are competitive, compliant, and innovative.
* Mentor and collaborate with our trainee bid writer, helping to shape their development and ensure consistency across submissions.
What We’re Looking For:
* A persuasive writer with proven success in bid management and commercial contract negotiation
* Strong knowledge of NHS frameworks and procurement processes
* Detail-focused with exceptional proofreading, legal understanding, and document control skills
* Skilled in stakeholder engagement, from operations teams to boardroom execs
* Cool under pressure, proactive, and naturally solutions-focused
* Comfortable managing multiple deadlines and maintaining high standards throughout
Experience & Background:
* 4+ years in a similar bid/commercial management role
* Healthcare, recruitment, or public sector experience preferred
* Strong Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
* Relevant degree or equivalent experience