Bid Manager – Government / Public Sector Focus (Marketing Servies: Print/Direct Mail) East Midlands Full-time Permanent I’m currently working with a growing, multi-site organisation as they look to appoint a Bids Manager into a newly created role, driven by continued expansion and a strategic shift in how the business operates. With 100 staff across the group, this is an excellent opportunity to join a business that is investing in its future and building out its internal capabilities. As the Bid Manager, you will take full ownership of the end-to-end bid and tender process, with a strong focus on Government CCS Frameworks and Local Government opportunities. This is a highly visible role where you’ll act as the key link between commercial strategy and delivery, working cross-functionally to produce high-quality, winning submissions. Key Responsibilities Proactively monitor tender portals (Contracts Finder, Find a Tender, Proactis) to identify new opportunities Conduct Bid / No-Bid assessments aligned to strategy, capability and profitability Manage a live pipeline of opportunities and report to senior leadership Lead bid strategy, planning and submission processes Coordinate internal stakeholders across sales, technical, marketing and finance Develop and manage bid content including case studies, CVs and policies Ensure all submissions are compliant, high-quality and delivered on time Oversee commercial aspects, risk and budget considerations Manage multiple tenders simultaneously (typically 3–5 per month) Support post-bid reviews and continuous improvement What We’re Looking For Proven experience managing bids and tenders within Government CCS Frameworks and/or Local Government Background within print, direct mail is a must Strong project management and organisational skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills Commercially aware with the confidence to build full bid solutions Able to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment Dynamic, proactive and comfortable managing multiple priorities Why Join? Newly created role with real scope to shape and develop the function Opportunity to join a growing business with ambitious plans Work closely with senior leadership in a highly visible position Clear progression opportunities as the team continues to evolve Be part of a collaborative team If you’re an experienced Bid Manager with a strong public sector focus and are looking for a role where you can make a real impact, I’d be keen to speak with you. Ref: 1652414