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Head of Bids
Job Posted: 4 days ago
Salary: £ 80,000/Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: IG8, Bridge, Greater London
Expire in: 23 days
Job Description
About the Role:
We are seeking to speak with a strategic and results-driven Head of Bids to lead our bid management function within the social housing and maintenance sector. This is a key leadership role responsible for securing high-value contracts through competitive tendering and framework agreements. You will oversee the end-to-end bid process, ensuring that proposals are commercially viable, technically robust, and aligned with the company's growth objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
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Bid Strategy & Leadership
* Develop and implement a winning bid strategy aligned with business growth goals.
* Identify and pursue tender opportunities within social housing, planned maintenance, and responsive repairs.
* Manage a team of bid writers, estimators, and coordinators, ensuring a collaborative and efficient bid process.
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Bid & Tender Management
* Lead the full bid lifecycle, from PQQs and ITTs to final submissions.
* Review tender documents, ensuring compliance with client requirements and industry regulations.
* Work closely with commercial, operations, and business development teams to develop competitive, innovative proposals.
* Conduct risk assessments and mitigation planning for all tenders.
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Stakeholder Engagement & Market Analysis
* Maintain relationships with local authorities, housing associations, and procurement bodies.
* Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and legislative changes within social housing and maintenance.
* Represent the company at industry events, framework engagement sessions, and client meetings.
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Financial & Commercial Oversight
* Work with estimators and finance teams to develop accurate, cost-effective pricing models.
* Ensure bids are financially sound and aligned with the company’s commercial objectives.
* Lead post-bid reviews and lessons learned sessions to improve future success rates.
Key Skills & Experience Required:
* Proven experience in bid management within social housing, maintenance, or public-sector contracts.
* Strong understanding of framework agreements, procurement regulations, and compliance.
* Exceptional writing, communication, and presentation skills, with the ability to craft compelling bids.
* Commercially astute, with experience in costing, risk management, and contract negotiation.
* Leadership experience, with a track record of managing and developing bid teams.
* Ability to manage multiple bids simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
Desirable:
* Knowledge of housing compliance, fire safety, retrofit, and sustainability regulations.
* Familiarity with procurement portals such as Proactis, Delta, or Housing Procurement Partnership (HPP).
**Experience in Social Housing, Maintnence or Residential Bid Writing/Management will be preferredBefore You Apply
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