Senior Bid Manager

Role: Senior Bid Manager

Location: Near Burgess Hill (Hybrid working - 2-3 days per week in the office)
(Flexibility available for exceptional candidates, including reduced office attendance)

Hours: Full-time

Pay: -400 - -500 per day (Inside IR35) - DOE

Contract: 12-month contract (Maternity Cover)

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Senior Bid Manager to join one of our longstanding clients, a leading organisation operating within a regulated, healthcare-focused environment.

This role will take ownership of the end-to-end bid lifecycle for complex, high-value submissions, working closely with senior stakeholders to drive successful commercial outcomes and influence bid strategy.

Benefits:

• Hybrid working with flexibility for the right candidate
• Opportunity to lead large-scale, strategic bid submissions
• Exposure to senior leadership and commercial decision-making
• Collaborative and high-performing team environment

The Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years'' experience in Bid Management
• Proven track record managing complex, large-scale bid processes
• Experience within a regulated industry (healthcare preferred)
• Strong understanding of public procurement frameworks and legislation
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Ability to influence senior leadership and decision-making
• Experience mentoring or supporting junior team members
• Strong project management capability, including risk management and resource planning
• APMP certification (desirable)

The Role:

• Leading the end-to-end bid lifecycle for complex submissions
• Driving bid strategy during pre-tender phases, including defining win themes and competitive positioning
• Managing the development and submission of high-quality bid documentation
• Coordinating internal stakeholders and third-party contributors
• Supporting bid/no bid decision-making processes with leadership teams
• Ensuring all submissions meet governance, compliance, and quality standards
• Managing risk registers, competitor analysis, and supporting documentation
• Leading post-submission reviews, including win/loss analysis
• Driving continuous improvement across bid processes, tools, and standards
• Mentoring junior team members and promoting best practice

If you''re an experienced Bid Leader looking to take ownership of complex, high-value submissions within a collaborative and strategic environment, please apply to this Senior Bid Manager role or contact Chloe McCausland at Clearline Recruitment on (phone number removed) between 8:30am - 5:00pm, Monday to Friday.