Tender & Bid Manager Working Arrangement: Office-based or home-based, with attendance at head office as required
About the Role We are seeking an experienced, commercially minded Tender & Bid Manager to establish and lead a new tender department within a growing business operating in the playground, play equipment and outdoor landscaping sector.
This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive and organised professional to take ownership of the entire tendering process, developing effective systems, identifying new opportunities and delivering high-quality, competitive bids across both public and private sectors.
The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting business growth, strengthening tender processes and maximising opportunities to secure new contracts, particularly within the local authority and public sector markets.
Key Responsibilities - Establish, develop and lead the tender department, creating structured processes and procedures.
- Manage the full tender and bid lifecycle, from opportunity identification through to submission.
- Identify and assess new tender opportunities across public and private sector markets.
- Prepare, coordinate and submit high-quality PQQs, SQs, ITTs and tender responses.
- Ensure all submissions meet client requirements, procurement regulations and deadlines.
- Work collaboratively with sales, design, estimating and project delivery teams to develop compelling and commercially competitive bids.
- Manage tender documentation, compliance requirements, submission schedules and deadlines.
- Develop and maintain a structured tender pipeline, reporting system and performance tracking process.
- Research framework agreements and public sector procurement opportunities to support business development.
- Review tender outcomes, identify areas for improvement and implement best practice.
- Contribute to the wider business development strategy and help drive sustainable business growth.
About You We are looking for someone who combines strong bid management expertise with commercial awareness, excellent organisation and the confidence to build a department from the ground up.
You will ideally have:
- Proven experience in tender management, bid management, procurement or a similar role.
- A strong understanding of public sector procurement, particularly local authority tenders.
- Experience preparing and managing PQQs, SQs, ITTs and complex tender submissions.
- Experience within the playground, construction, landscaping, civils or a related industry would be advantageous.
- Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to produce clear, persuasive and professional bid responses.
- Strong organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple submissions and competing deadlines.
- Exceptional attention to detail and a thorough understanding of tender compliance.
- A commercially focused approach, with the ability to identify opportunities and contribute to successful business development.
- The ability to work independently, take ownership and introduce effective systems and processes.
- Confidence in working with stakeholders across different departments to gather information and deliver successful submissions.
What We Offer - The opportunity to establish and lead a new department.
- A competitive salary package, reflective of experience.
- The chance to make a real impact on business growth and success.
- Career development and progression opportunities within an expanding business.
- A supportive, entrepreneurial working environment.
- Flexible working arrangements, with a combination of home-based working and attendance at head office as required.
The Opportunity This role would suit an ambitious Tender & Bid Manager who is ready to take the next step in their career, enjoy greater responsibility and build a successful tender function with the support of an established and growing business.
If you have the experience, commercial mindset and drive to turn tender opportunities into successful contracts, we would love to hear from you.