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 between 8:30am - 5:00pm, Monday to Friday.