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.

Bid Manager - NHS Tenders
Birmingham or Basingstoke

• Basingstoke, Birmingham
• Full-time
• Permanent

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.

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'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.