Head of Strategic Bidding

Are you a strategic bid leader with a track record of securing major social housing, regeneration and refurbishment contracts? As the Head of Strategic Bidding, you''ll oversee the end-to-end bidding process within the property and construction industry. Your work will play a key role in securing new business opportunities and driving the success of the organisation.

Client Details

We are partnering with a leading social housing refurbishment and regeneration contractor to appoint a Head of Strategic Bidding. Reporting directly to the Refurbishment Partnerships Director, this is a high-profile leadership role responsible for developing and delivering the organisation''s work-winning strategy across the Midlands and wider UK housing market.

Description

• Lead the strategic bidding function across the social housing and refurbishment business.
• Develop and implement winning bid strategies aligned to business growth objectives.
• Identify and assess new framework and tender opportunities within the housing sector.
• Manage major bids, frameworks and negotiated opportunities from inception through to award.
• Collaborate with operational, commercial and technical teams to develop compelling tender solutions.
• Build strong relationships with housing associations, local authorities and public sector stakeholders.
• Lead bid reviews, governance processes and post-tender negotiations.
• Analyse market trends, procurement pipelines and competitor activity to inform future bidding strategy.
• Drive continuous improvement across bid processes, systems and performance.
• Manage and develop a high-performing bid and proposal team.

Profile

A successful Head of Strategic Bidding should have:

• Proven success securing major contracts and framework agreements within social housing, construction, property services or refurbishment.
• Strong understanding of public sector procurement and framework bidding.
• Experience leading complex, high-value tenders and competitive dialogue submissions.
• Excellent stakeholder management and senior leadership engagement skills.
• Commercially astute with the ability to develop profitable and deliverable solutions.
• Strong leadership capability with experience developing bid and proposal teams.
• Ability to influence decision-making at board and director level.
• Outstanding communication, presentation and strategic planning skills.

Job Offer

• Competitive salary and car allowance
• Performance-related bonus
• Pension scheme
• Private healthcare
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Clear progression opportunities within a growing and highly regarded business

If you''re interested in this role, apply now.

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