We are working with a leading pump rental and solutions business delivering engineered installations into construction, clean water and wastewater environments. They are seeking a Head of Bids to lead and develop their tendering function, operating from their head office in Monmouth. This is a senior leadership role focused on delivering high quality, compliant and commercially robust tender submissions. You will lead a small bids team while working closely with senior stakeholders across the business to drive successful outcomes. Key Responsibilities * Lead the full bid lifecycle from RFI through to ITT submission. * Manage bid pipeline, workload planning and team output. * Oversee submission reviews, governance and final sign off. * Lead, coach and develop the bids team to improve quality and performance. * Ensure compliance with procurement rules, scoring criteria and commercial objectives. * Identify and manage contractual risks with internal stakeholders. * Oversee Contract Quality Plans from award through mobilisation. * Collaborate with Sales, Operations, Finance and Legal to align submissions. * Maintain and improve bid content, templates and processes. * Drive continuous improvement using feedback and performance insights. Skills & Experience * Experience managing complex tenders within public procurement environments. * Proven leadership experience managing or developing bid teams. * Strong writing and editing skills with high attention to detail. * Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast paced environment. * Good understanding of procurement compliance and commercial risk. * Confident working with senior stakeholders across multiple functions. * Experience within construction, utilities or infrastructure sectors advantageous. * Familiarity with procurement portals such as Achilles or Ariba beneficial. * APMP qualification desirable but not essential. * Strong IT skills including Microsoft Office and comfortable using AI tools. Summary Position: Head of Bids Location: Monmouth Duration: Permanent Salary: £70,000 to £75,000 Plus Bonus, Company Car & Benefits including Private Medical Start: Notice dependent A senior leadership opportunity to take ownership of a critical bids function and directly influence commercial success and growth. Apply now or contact the Kiota team for more details