Role: Senior Bid Manager
Location: Near Burgess Hill (Hybrid working - 2-3 days per week in the office)
(Flexibility available for exceptional candidates, including reduced office attendance)
Hours: Full-time
Pay: £400 - £500 per day (Inside IR35) - DOE
Contract: 12-month contract (Maternity Cover)
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Senior Bid Manager to join one of our longstanding clients, a leading organisation operating within a regulated, healthcare-focused environment.
This role will take ownership of the end-to-end bid lifecycle for complex, high-value submissions, working closely with senior stakeholders to drive successful commercial outcomes and influence bid strategy.
Benefits:
Hybrid working with flexibility for the right candidate
Opportunity to lead large-scale, strategic bid submissions
Exposure to senior leadership and commercial decision-making
Collaborative and high-performing team environment
The Requirements:
Minimum 5 years' experience in Bid Management
Proven track record managing complex, large-scale bid processes
Experience within a regulated industry (healthcare preferred)
Strong understanding of public procurement frameworks and legislation
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
Ability to influence senior leadership and decision-making
Experience mentoring or supporting junior team members
Strong project management capability, including risk management and resource planning
APMP certification (desirable)
The Role:
Leading the end-to-end bid lifecycle for complex submissions
Driving bid strategy during pre-tender phases, including defining win themes and competitive positioning
Managing the development and submission of high-quality bid documentation
Coordinating internal stakeholders and third-party contributors
Supporting bid/no bid decision-making processes with leadership teams
Ensuring all submissions meet governance, compliance, and quality standards
Managing risk registers, competitor analysis, and supporting documentation
Leading post-submission reviews, including win/loss analysis
Driving continuous improvement across bid processes, tools, and standards
Mentoring junior team members and promoting best practice
If you're an experienced Bid Leader looking to take ownership of complex, high-value submissions within a collaborative and strategic environment, please apply to this Senior Bid Manager role or contact Chloe McCausland at Clearline Recruitment on (phone number removed) between 8:30am - 5:00pm, Monday to Friday