Tender Manager - Highly Regulated Environment

Salary to £80k (doe) plus car allowance

Are you an experienced Tender or Bid Manager looking for a role where you can genuinely influence strategy, shape major bids and help secure high-value business?

We’re looking for an experienced Tender Manager to take the lead on the internal bid process, from initial tender receipt through to submission, client feedback and lessons learned. This is a key role within the Sales function, working closely with teams across the business, subsidiaries and the wider supply chain to develop compelling, high-quality bids.

The Role

You’ll take ownership of the bid process, developing the overall strategy, building the story and bringing together the right people and expertise to deliver winning submissions.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading Pre-Qualification and Bid Management activities and ensuring high-quality submissions.
• Developing bid programmes, schedules and clear requirements for each tender.
• Creating and implementing effective bid collaboration models across internal teams and external partners.
• Identifying, briefing and coordinating contributors, SMEs, subsidiaries and supply-chain partners.
• Overseeing the bid writing process and ensuring responses are strategically aligned to maximise scoring.
• Leading win strategy sessions, storyboarding, answer planning and bid reviews.
• Facilitating client interview and presentation rehearsals.
• Supporting partnering and business development discussions.
• Ensuring bids progress through the required governance processes.
• Maintaining accurate CRM information and supporting the wider business development process.
• Leading lessons-learned activities and helping drive continuous improvement.
• Supporting and developing more junior colleagues and helping build a strong bid-winning culture.