14 Bids And Tenders jobs in the United Kingdom

Bids and Tenders Writer required by a multi national, award winning Food and Drink company.

A Foodservice / Hospitality background is essential for the Bids and Tenders Writer position.

Experience with On Trade is essential !

The Package:

35K
Full Benefits details available on application

Are you a sharp writer with a knack for crafting compelling bids? Do you understand the fast-paced world of foodservice and want to help businesses win high-value contracts? If so, we want to hear from you.

We're seeking an experienced Foodservice Bids and Tenders Writer to join our growing team. In this critical role, you'll be responsible for creating persuasive, compliant, and strategically tailored tender responses that help us secure foodservice contracts across public and private sectors.

Whether it's a multi-site catering tender, school meals contract, or NHS framework bid - your writing will directly contribute to winning outcomes.

• Develop tailored, high-quality written responses aligned with evaluation criteria

• Collaborate with internal teams (operations, compliance, finance) to gather relevant input

• Maintain a library of content and case studies for re-use

• Ensure submissions are compliant, persuasive, and professionally formatted

• Manage timelines and coordinate the bid process from concept to submission

• Proven experience writing successful bids or tenders, ideally in foodservice, catering, or facilities management

• Exceptional written communication and storytelling skills

• A meticulous eye for detail and a commitment to quality and compliance

• Ability to manage multiple bids under tight deadlines

• Experience with bid portals and submission platforms is a plus

• Be part of a growing, mission-driven team in a thriving industry

• Work on impactful projects that shape how foodservice is delivered

• Flexible working arrangements and supportive culture

• Opportunities for professional growth and development

WR Logistics are the #1 recruitment partner for all vacancies in the logistics industry. We recruit UK wide for permanent and contract jobs.

WR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Bids and Tenders Writer required by a multi national, award winning Food and Drink company.

A Foodservice / Hospitality background is essential for the Bids and Tenders Writer position.

Experience with On Trade is essential !

The Package:

35K
Full Benefits details available on application

Are you a sharp writer with a knack for crafting compelling bids? Do you understand the fast-paced world of foodservice and want to help businesses win high-value contracts? If so, we want to hear from you.

We're seeking an experienced Foodservice Bids and Tenders Writer to join our growing team. In this critical role, you'll be responsible for creating persuasive, compliant, and strategically tailored tender responses that help us secure foodservice contracts across public and private sectors.

Whether it's a multi-site catering tender, school meals contract, or NHS framework bid - your writing will directly contribute to winning outcomes.

• Develop tailored, high-quality written responses aligned with evaluation criteria

• Collaborate with internal teams (operations, compliance, finance) to gather relevant input

• Maintain a library of content and case studies for re-use

• Ensure submissions are compliant, persuasive, and professionally formatted

• Manage timelines and coordinate the bid process from concept to submission

• Proven experience writing successful bids or tenders, ideally in foodservice, catering, or facilities management

• Exceptional written communication and storytelling skills

• A meticulous eye for detail and a commitment to quality and compliance

• Ability to manage multiple bids under tight deadlines

• Experience with bid portals and submission platforms is a plus

• Be part of a growing, mission-driven team in a thriving industry

• Work on impactful projects that shape how foodservice is delivered

• Flexible working arrangements and supportive culture

• Opportunities for professional growth and development

WR Logistics are the #1 recruitment partner for all vacancies in the logistics industry. We recruit UK wide for permanent and contract jobs.

WR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

First Response Group is not just a workplace. It is a vibrant community where passion fuels our excellence, integrity guides our conduct, empowerment shapes our successes, and a sense of community binds us together. We are pioneers in our field, and we seek to inspire every person to reach their maximum potential.

We are on the lookout for a seasoned professional with a strategic mindset to fill the role of Head of Bids & Tenders. This is a key position which plays a crucial role in propelling our business forward by overseeing and steering all facets of the bidding and tendering process.

The ideal candidate will be instrumental in creating proposals that are not just competitive and adhere to regulations, but also resonate with our company values and objectives.

• Develop and implement bid strategies and methodologies to ensure successful outcomes.
• Provide leadership and direction to the bid team.
• Oversee the entire bid and tender process, including bid/proposal planning, development, submission, and follow-up.
• Collaborate with various departments such as Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Operations to gather necessary information for bids and ensure alignment with company strategy.
• Review, edit, and approve proposals to ensure they meet customer requirements and align with our brand and values. Ensure all proposals are submitted within the given deadlines.
• Maintain a strong understanding of market trends, competitor activities, and customer needs to inform bid strategies.
• Implement a process for learning from each bid, whether won or lost, to continuously improve our bid process and success rate.
• Act as the primary contact with client/procurement team representatives. Deliver presentations, negotiate terms, and engage in competitive dialogue sessions to effectively present our bid proposals.
• Review the tender documentation and related specifications to gain a thorough understanding of client needs.
• Ensure that the bid is fully compliant and addresses all customer requirements.
• Undertake research to collect information about the client, their industry, and their competitors.

Essential Skills

• Proven experience as Bid Manager or Head of Bids, with a strong track record of delivering success.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to develop and deliver a detailed bid plan and to manage the bid process from start to finish.
• Ability to analyse the customer, the business and the competitors and drive the development of a strategy that is ethical, implementable, and cost effective.
• Ability to plan alternative courses of action to accommodate non-compliance, discuss compliance with the customer, effectively communicate compliance requirements to team
• Ability to advise and supervise others, use different sales approaches adaptively to suit the organisation and the customer, work with sales teams to influence the customer, participate in sales strategy development.

Head of Bid Management

Cardiff

75000 - 9000 PA dependent on experience

Car allowance and other top benefits

The Company

Opportunity to join a growing group of companies who provide the latest energy-efficient technologies in homes across the UK. The group is well established and work with utility partners, councils, landlord associations and private homeowners providing a Whole Home Approach to create warmer energy efficient homes, whilst reducing carbon emissions. With offices in Cardiff and Swansea this award-winning organisation is in a period of growth and looking for a highly motivated Head of Bid Management to join the team.

The Role

The Bid Manager will play a crucial role in securing new business by managing the end-to-end bid process for energy efficiency projects. This includes coordinating with various stakeholders, developing compelling proposals, and ensuring that bids are submitted on time and to the highest standard.

Key Responsibilities

• Bid Coordination: Lead the bid management process from initial expression of interest through to contract award, ensuring compliance with company procedures and client requirements
• Proposal Development: Collaborate with technical, commercial, and project management teams to develop tailored proposals that meet client specifications and highlight our unique value propositions
• Track Opportunities: Research and identify new market opportunities for review with the senior management team. Maintain a tender tracker to monitor progress
• Stakeholder Management: Engage with internal and external stakeholders, including clients, subcontractors, and suppliers, to gather necessary information and ensure alignment on bid strategy and content
• Content Creation: Write and edit bid documents, including executive summaries, project methodologies, case studies, and other supporting materials
• Commercial judgement: Determine pricing strategies & evaluate commercial attractiveness and risks
• Risk Management: Identify and assess bid risks (commercial, operational and other), developing mitigation strategies to address potential issues
• Compliance and Quality: Ensure all bids comply with legal, regulatory, and company standards, and that the highest level of quality is maintained throughout the bid documentation
• Market Research: Conduct market research to stay informed about industry trends, competitor activities, and potential opportunities for business growth
• Performance Analysis: Track bid outcomes, analyse performance data, and implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance future bid success rates
• Reporting: Prepare regular reports on bid progress, outcomes, and pipeline status for senior management

Requirements

The successful applicant will have the following qualifications, skills, experience and qualities:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Engineering, or a related field
• Proven experience in bid management within retrofit or construction
• Good understanding of the domestic energy efficiency market, including relevant technologies and regulatory frameworks
• Excellent project management skills with ability to manage multiple bids simultaneously
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a keen eye for detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and other relevant software
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Strong commercial experience and judgement
• Strong numerical, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Team player with excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills
• Experience with CRM and bid management software preferred
• Professional certification in bid or proposal management (e.g. APMP) preferred

In Return

This is an exciting role in an agile and fast-growing company, with plenty of scope to take ownership and help drive business growth. Benefits include:

• Competitive salary and annual performance bonus
• 25 days leave, plus holiday purchase scheme
• Company pension scheme
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression
• A collaborative and dynamic work environment focused on innovation and sustainability

For more information please contact Kim Simpson of Work Wales for a confidential discussion.

Head of Bid Management

Cardiff

75000 - 9000 PA dependent on experience

Car allowance and other top benefits

The Company

Opportunity to join a growing group of companies who provide the latest energy-efficient technologies in homes across the UK. The group is well established and work with utility partners, councils, landlord associations and private homeowners providing a Whole Home Approach to create warmer energy efficient homes, whilst reducing carbon emissions. With offices in Cardiff and Swansea this award-winning organisation is in a period of growth and looking for a highly motivated Head of Bid Management to join the team.

The Role

The Bid Manager will play a crucial role in securing new business by managing the end-to-end bid process for energy efficiency projects. This includes coordinating with various stakeholders, developing compelling proposals, and ensuring that bids are submitted on time and to the highest standard.

Key Responsibilities

• Bid Coordination: Lead the bid management process from initial expression of interest through to contract award, ensuring compliance with company procedures and client requirements
• Proposal Development: Collaborate with technical, commercial, and project management teams to develop tailored proposals that meet client specifications and highlight our unique value propositions
• Track Opportunities: Research and identify new market opportunities for review with the senior management team. Maintain a tender tracker to monitor progress
• Stakeholder Management: Engage with internal and external stakeholders, including clients, subcontractors, and suppliers, to gather necessary information and ensure alignment on bid strategy and content
• Content Creation: Write and edit bid documents, including executive summaries, project methodologies, case studies, and other supporting materials
• Commercial judgement: Determine pricing strategies & evaluate commercial attractiveness and risks
• Risk Management: Identify and assess bid risks (commercial, operational and other), developing mitigation strategies to address potential issues
• Compliance and Quality: Ensure all bids comply with legal, regulatory, and company standards, and that the highest level of quality is maintained throughout the bid documentation
• Market Research: Conduct market research to stay informed about industry trends, competitor activities, and potential opportunities for business growth
• Performance Analysis: Track bid outcomes, analyse performance data, and implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance future bid success rates
• Reporting: Prepare regular reports on bid progress, outcomes, and pipeline status for senior management

Requirements

The successful applicant will have the following qualifications, skills, experience and qualities:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Engineering, or a related field
• Proven experience in bid management within retrofit or construction
• Good understanding of the domestic energy efficiency market, including relevant technologies and regulatory frameworks
• Excellent project management skills with ability to manage multiple bids simultaneously
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a keen eye for detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and other relevant software
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Strong commercial experience and judgement
• Strong numerical, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Team player with excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills
• Experience with CRM and bid management software preferred
• Professional certification in bid or proposal management (e.g. APMP) preferred

In Return

This is an exciting role in an agile and fast-growing company, with plenty of scope to take ownership and help drive business growth. Benefits include:

• Competitive salary and annual performance bonus
• 25 days leave, plus holiday purchase scheme
• Company pension scheme
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression
• A collaborative and dynamic work environment focused on innovation and sustainability

For more information please contact Kim Simpson of Work Wales for a confidential discussion.

Role: Head of Bid Management

Salary: up to £100k plus package

Location: London

Howells are working on a very exciting opportunity on behalf of a reputable Social Housing contractor that is recruiting for a Head of Bids to help oversee their bid team based in London.

Head of Bids overall purposes-

Responsible for defining and executing high-level bid strategies to secure contracts, directly influencing business growth and competitive positioning.

This role oversees bid governance, ensures alignment with business objectives, and fosters a high-performance, strategically driven bid team.

The postholder will engage at a senior level with key stakeholders, including board-level executives, to shape and refine the organisation’s bid pipeline, ensuring sustainable business success.

Head of Bids Key Tasks / Activities / Responsibilities-

Operational Excellence (What You Deliver)

• Team Leadership: Oversee, mentor, and develop a high-performing team, ensuring excellence in bid execution.
• Quality Control: Enforce rigorous bid governance processes, ensuring submissions meet and exceed quality expectations.
• Workload Management: Manage and prioritise workloads across multiple, high-value tenders, maintaining efficiency and performance.
• Bid Management: Lead the development of innovative, compelling bid strategies that enhance win rates and long-term profitability.
• Continuous Improvement: Implement data-driven insights and best practices to enhance bid processes and effectiveness.

Financial Accountability (What You Own)

• Bid Pipeline Oversight: Develop and maintain a rolling bid pipeline, ensuring strategic prioritisation of high-value opportunities.