Job Title: Team Lead – Bid and Tender Location: Berkshire, UK (hybrid) Type: Permanent Salary: DOE plus package Start Date: ASAP About the Company We are working exclusively with a market‑leading medical technology company that is investing heavily in their UK & Ireland commercial operations. They are now seeking a Tender & Bid Team Leader to guide a small but high‑performing team while overseeing complex, multi‑unit tender processes. This role is perfect for someone currently operating as a Senior Specialist or experienced Tender/Bid professional ready for their first official leadership position — or a current manager looking for a broader, more strategic remit. Responsibilities Lead, coach, and develop a team of three Tender & Bid Specialists/Administrators, fostering excellence and growth Oversee the end‑to‑end tender and bid lifecycle, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and alignment with internal standards Drive continuous improvement of processes, SOPs, and performance metrics Coordinate complex, multi‑stakeholder tender submissions across multiple business units Consolidate commercial, technical, and financial inputs to produce compelling, high‑quality bids Champion ESG, Sustainability and Social Value across all submissions Produce reporting and insights to support senior decision-making Act as a key internal partner for Sales on tender‑related reporting and activities Experience 3 years’ experience in tender, bid, or related commercial roles Strong knowledge of healthcare procurement — NHS tendering experience is a major advantage Proven ability to manage people, or clear evidence of step‑up leadership Highly skilled in drafting, coordinating, and improving complex bid processes Skilled stakeholder manager with the confidence to challenge and coordinate at all levels Proficient in MS Office, SharePoint; Power BI experience is highly desirable Degree‑educated or equivalent (business, science, or economics preferred) Interested? Apply now for immediate consideration or contact James Allen on 44 203 868 8607 – jallen@planet-pharma.co.uk We are an equal opportunities Recruitment Business and Agency. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. Planet Pharma is an Employment Business providing Global Staffing services.