Tender / Bid Manager

• Up to 40k DOE
• Monday - Friday, 8.30-5pm based in Chessington
• 20 days holiday + Bank Holidays, rising by 1 day per year to a maximum of 25 days plus bank holidays.
• Quarterly bonus scheme
• Healthcare medical insurance (following period of qualification)
• Contributory pension scheme
• Death in service

Job Description:

• Identify, administer, and manage the submission of tenders relevant to the company.
• Act as the central point of knowledge and contact for all tender-related information.
• Produce clear, concise, and well-structured tender responses using formal language and strong writing skills.
• Develop and manage new and existing business opportunities.
• Identify and pursue service contract opportunities to maximise revenue.
• Negotiate, finalise, and follow up on all service agreements.
• Lead and oversee all tender submissions from identification through to completion.
• Ensure timely, high-quality, and compliant tender responses.
• Administer and support ongoing development of the company CRM system.
• Collaborate with and support the Senior Leadership Team.

Person Specification:

• Experience in a similar role, ideally involving tenders and contract management.
• Sound working knowledge of the full tender lifecycle.
• Excellent written communication skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Highly organised with strong time management skills.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and work under pressure.
• Confident user of Microsoft Excel.
• Numerate and analytically capable.
• Self-starter with a proactive, solution-oriented mindset.

Please note that if you have not been contacted within 5 working days, then unfortunately on this occasion your CV has not been shortlisted.

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