Head of Bids

A leading provider of technical inspection, maintenance, and engineering services across the UK is seeking an experienced Head of Bids.

The Head of Bids will oversee the bid management function at Group level, supporting sales and bid teams across multiple technical services businesses of varying sizes. This role will ensure excellence in bid strategy, development, and execution. It will drive improved win rates and build a centre of excellence for bid management. It is a key contributor to the Group's overall growth strategy and a key driver of collaboration across the Group. The role will work closely with the bid teams in the separate business units to deliver required outcomes, with the potential to establish a central team where it is the most effective model.

The successful Head of Bids will be a team player, able to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and external partners. Be willing to roll sleeves up, be solutions-oriented and adjust involvement up and down depending on the task at hand.

Head of Bids Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a Group-wide bid management approach to support growth objectives across all business units
• Establish and maintain a bid centre of excellence, standardising processes, templates, and tools to drive consistency and efficiency
• Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders to align our bidding focus with wider strategic priorities
• Collaborate with sales teams to create compelling value propositions and winning bid strategies
• Where specific opportunities are of particular value or strategic importance, assume direct hands-on leadership and execution of the bid
• Oversee the end-to-end management of bids, ensuring high-quality, winning submissions that meet client requirements and deadlines
• Oversee the response to complex public sector tenders, ensuring compliance with regulations and demonstrating a strong understanding of procurement frameworks
• Oversee the development of tailored proposals for commercial clients, balancing creativity and commercial viability
• Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing bid community, ensuring skills and capabilities align with Group needs
• Promote knowledge sharing and best practices across the businesses, creating a culture of continuous improvement
• Provide training and guidance to non-bid specialists involved in proposal development

For more information on this role or to apply, please contact Lisa Easthope at Bid Solutions