Head of Bids
Chandlers Ford or Monmouth | Hybrid working
£69,701 to £75,000 per annum + company car + annual and quarterly bonus
A specialist engineering client is looking for a Head of Bids to lead a lean, hands-on bid function in a framework-led environment.
This is a strong opportunity for someone who knows public sector tenders, understands frameworks, and wants to play a visible role in shaping how work is won. You could already be operating at Head of Bids level, or you may be a senior Bid Manager or Contracts Manager ready to step into a broader leadership role.
You'll lead a small team of two, made up of a Bid Writer and a Tender Manager, while working closely with colleagues across operations, sales, finance, SHEQ and legal. The focus is on quality, compliance, commercial thinking and building a consistent approach to tendering.
What you'll be doing
* Lead end-to-end bid and tender activity across RFI, PQQ and ITT submissions.
* Manage and support a small team of a Bid Writer and Tender Manager.
* Oversee framework submissions, tender governance, risk and submission quality.
* Work with internal teams to produce clear, compliant and commercially strong responses.
* Improve bid processes, content libraries and overall ways of working.
What they're looking for
* Strong experience with frameworks and complex tenders, ideally in a public procurement setting.
* Previous leadership experience, or the credibility to step into a hands-on lead role from a senior bid or contracts background.
* Excellent writing skills, organisation and commercial judgement.
The package includes 28 days' holiday plus 8 bank holidays, hybrid working, bonus potential and a company car, alongside the chance to shape a function that plays a key role in future growth.
If you're looking for a senior bid role with real ownership, or you're ready to step up from a contracts or senior bid background, this could be a great next move.