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Bid Manager
Location: East Midlands (regular regional travel required)
Sector: Waste Management / Energy / Infrastructure / Defence / Public Sector
Overview
We are seeking an experienced and commercially astute Bid Manager to lead the development and delivery of high-value, complex bids across regulated sectors. This is a senior, hands-on role suited to a strong character, someone who has "done their time," understands how deals are really won, and is comfortable shaping and defining the role as the function matures.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end bid management for complex, multi-million-pound tenders (public and private sector).
- Act as the central point of coordination between sales, commercial, legal, operations, and technical teams.
- Develop winning bid strategies, value propositions, and customer-focused solutions.
- Present confidently to senior stakeholders and prospective customers at all levels.
- Ensure full compliance with procurement regulations, contractual frameworks, and governance requirements.
- Analyse tender requirements, risks, and commercial opportunities, providing clear recommendations.
- Drive continuous improvement in bid processes, governance, and quality.
About You
- Proven Bid Manager or senior sales professional with experience in regulated sectors (waste, energy, infrastructure, defence, or public sector).
- Comfortable managing and presenting complex, high-value propositions (multi-million contracts).
- A natural leader with gravitas, resilience, and the confidence to challenge constructively.
- Commercially sharp, analytical, and solution-focused.
- Likely from a sales background, with deep bid and tender experience.
- Motivated by autonomy and the opportunity to shape and define a critical role.
What We Offer
- A senior, influential role with genuine autonomy.
- The opportunity to build and shape the bid function.
- Exposure to strategic, high-value projects across essential industries.
- Strong package and benefits
If you are interested in discussing this role further, please feel free to apply or reach out to me directly.
James Grant
Head of Practice - Sales and Marketing
Email: (url removed)
