About a career with Elis
We provide innovative linen and laundry services, along with sustainable, reusable products to the NHS. Our mission is to support healthcare frontline teams with efficient, eco-friendly solutions that deliver real value to patients, professionals, and the public sector.
The Role
We're looking for a strategic and motivated Bid Manager to lead our NHS and public sector tender submissions. You'll manage around 20 bids a year, owning the process from start to finish-working with commercial, operational, and subject matter experts to produce clear, persuasive, high-scoring responses.
This role suits someone who thrives under pressure, manages multiple projects with ease, and enjoys digging into service models and data to improve every submission.
Your Mission at Elis
Lead Bids: Own the full bid cycle-from qualification to submission-ensuring alignment with NHS needs.
Write Responses: Craft strong answers to 8-10 qualitative questions per bid, focusing on our strengths and impact.
Engage Teams: Gather insights from across the business and manage stakeholder input.
Ensure Quality: Final editor for every submission-ensuring clarity, accuracy, and compliance.
Improve Continuously: Review feedback, update best-practice libraries, and raise quality with each bid.
Plan Ahead: Track upcoming tenders and manage internal timelines.
Drive Innovation: Help evolve how we showcase our services, sustainability, and value.
What will make you stand out?
Essential
Proven bid/tender experience (NHS/public sector preferred).
Managing a big and challenging internally, not simply creating a response
Excellent writing and communication skills.
Strong project management and multitasking abilities.
Skilled at working with and influencing busy stakeholders.
Quality-focused, curious, and improvement-driven.
Desirable
Knowledge of NHS procurement.
Experience with bid tools or CRM.
Familiarity with scoring frameworks (MEAT, social value).
Background in journalism, PR, or technical writing.
What's on offer?
33 Days Holiday
Company Pension
Employee Assistance Programme
Life Assurance
Private Medical
Salary £45,000 - £50,000 DOE
Be part of a purpose-led business contributing directly to the improvement of public healthcare.
Work in a dynamic environment where your input directly shapes our success.
Enjoy autonomy, support, and the chance to help refine our bid strategy and storytelling over time.
A collaborative and inclusive culture that values curiosity, integrity, and impact.
Are you ready to take your career to the next level? Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity. We are able offer, and encourage career growth, and have national coverage to facilitate ambition.
Interested?
Then apply online! Your contact person:
Aaron Buffery
UK Recruitment Manager
Tel:
TPBN1_UKTJ