Bids Officer

Location: Hybrid/Aylesford, Kent Salary/package: £28,000 per annum Contract type: Permanent Hours: Full-Time, 37 hours per week The Education People (TEP) are looking for a proactive individual with a solutions‑focused approach to join their growing team as a Bids Officer. This is an exciting opportunity offering the chance to build expertise, collaborate widely and support the growth of a diverse and ambitious organisation. Who we are The Education People (TEP), part of Commercial Services Group (CSG) excels in delivering essential services that significantly impact the lives of children. With a team of specialists in various educational fields, they take pride in offering expert-driven services including early years and childcare, equality and inclusion, school improvement and professional development, ensuring comprehensive support for educational institutions. Why this role matters The successful candidate will play a key role in identifying strategic bid opportunities and supporting the end‑to‑end bid lifecycle, ensuring high‑quality submissions that reflect client needs and organisational priorities. This is a role where collaboration, judgement and attention to detail are essential, with responsibility for coordinating content, managing timelines and supporting continuous improvement across our bidding activity. What you’ll be doing Identifying relevant bid opportunities and frameworks to support business growth. Tracking upcoming tenders and maintaining strong relationships with procurement teams. Supporting the full bid lifecycle from qualification through to handover. Coordinating content from subject matter experts across multiple brands. Promoting continuous improvement in bid quality and processes. Creating bid plans and supporting colleagues to deliver timely, high‑quality content. Supporting CPD activity for business and content specialists. Logging and tracking risks, assumptions and opportunities throughout the tender process. Escalating resource needs and challenging solutions with a focus on client requirements. Collating, publishing and submitting tender responses in line with agreed deadlines. Working with Platform Account Managers to optimise use of systems such as Tussell. What we’re looking for Proven project management experience with the ability to oversee and coordinate processes. An understanding of bids and tender submissions across varied business areas is desirable but not essential. Ability to build effective relationships with internal teams, customers and partners. Proficient IT skills, particularly Microsoft Office packages. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills both verbal and written. Strong attention to detail and commercial awareness. What you’ll get in return Salary of £28,000 per annum. 25 days annual leave, rising to 27 after four years. Birthday Day Off. One concessionary day during the Christmas period. Pension scheme with 4% employer contribution. Life assurance cover. Why CSG? CSG is the UK’s largest local authority‑owned trading company (LATCO), generating over £800 million in revenue per annum and supporting more than 16,000 education and public sector customers globally. We are growing through a combination of organic development, acquisitions and strategic partnerships. Our businesses deliver services across education, IT, HR, legal, energy, procurement and more, all focused on delivering meaningful impact. As a locally owned organisation, we take pride in reinvesting a significant proportion of our profits into frontline services, helping strengthen the communities we serve. Inclusion & Accessibility We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We encourage applications from suitably qualified people of all backgrounds. As a member of Inclusive Employers and a Working Families Employer, we are actively building an environment that supports inclusion, flexibility and belonging for