Oliver Sanderson is partnered with a leading facilities organisation to appoint a Bid Manager into its growing commercial team.
This is a key role leading the end‑to‑end delivery of high-quality bids for major public sector contracts, typically valued at £1m–£3m+ with long‑term (5–10 year) agreements.
You’ll combine strong bid writing, commercial awareness, and creative thinking to produce compelling, winning submissions in a competitive market.
This is a hybrid role with 2–3 days per week in office.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the full bid lifecycle from qualification to submission
* Write and manage high-quality, persuasive tender responses
* Develop clear win strategies and value propositions
* Collaborate with internal teams to shape solutions and content
* Ensure compliance with public sector procurement requirements
* Manage multiple bids to tight deadlines (3–6 month cycles)
* Drive innovation in bid processes, including use of AI tools
Skills & Experience
* Proven bid management and writing experience
* Strong track record in public sector tenders
* Excellent writing and storytelling skills
* Experience managing bids £1m+
* Strong organisation and stakeholder management
* Commercial awareness and attention to detail
* Innovative mindset with openness to AI‑enabled approaches
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