Senior Bid Manager (Frameworks)

TL;DR

Senior Bid Manager (Frameworks): Own and deliver end-to-end high-quality framework bids for public sector technology services with an accent on compliance, tailoring, and strategic market expansion. Focus on planning, storyboarding, coordinating stakeholders, managing risks, and driving continuous improvements in bid processes.

Location: Hybrid (3 days in office, 2 days remote) in Birmingham, Bristol, Dublin, Glasgow, Leeds, Manchester, Marlow, Newcastle, or South Coast

Company

Technology services provider enabling public sector sales through key frameworks like CCS, NHS SBS, and CPC.

What you will do

• Own end-to-end delivery of high-quality, compliant framework bid responses
• Handle planning, storyboarding, input coordination, quality control, and tailored submissions
• Manage bid schedules, risks, dependencies, and deadlines
• Lead internal stakeholders, technical teams, and partners to align inputs and responsibilities
• Track outcomes, report lessons learned, and support bid process improvements

Requirements

• Significant experience managing public sector bids or tenders, ideally frameworks (e.g., CCS, NHS SBS, CPC) in technology/services
• Strong experience in answer planning, storyboarding, and leading SMEs for structured responses
• Strong project management, organisational skills, attention to detail, and ability to work at pace under pressure
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid working: 3 days in office, 2 days from home
• Flexible hours, including flexing start/finish times
• Flexibility around school pick-ups and drop-offs
• Supportive team celebrating individuality, diverse perspectives, and backgrounds
• Autonomy to realise potential with freedom in how you work
• Adjustments for disabilities or neurodiversity in recruitment