Senior Bid Manager - Social Housing

Senior Bid Manager

Location: Hatfield - Flexible / Hybrid

Salary: £75,000 - £80,000



Are you an experienced bid professional ready to lead high-value, strategic submissions within the built environment? We are looking for a Senior Bid Manager to take ownership of complex bids in the social housing and property services sector, delivering best-in-class responses that win work and drive growth.



What Will You Deliver?



Lead the planning, coordination, and delivery of PQQs, ITTs, and final tender submissions across all procurement stages



Draft, review, and manage high-quality, tailored bid responses that clearly align with client requirements and scoring criteria



Build strong working relationships across internal teams and external stakeholders to gather vital input



Support and mentor Bid Writers, encouraging continuous improvement and collaborative teamwork



Conduct site visits and stakeholder interviews to inform bid strategy and enrich technical content



Continuously refine bid processes and share best practices across the wider bid team



Maintain and update a high-quality library of reusable content and assist with client presentations



Ensure all submissions meet company standards and are delivered on time, every time



What Can We Offer You?



Competitive salary between £75,000-£80,000, plus performance-related bonus



25 days annual leave + public holidays



Life Cover (2x annual salary)



Shopping discounts across major retailers



Cycle to Work Scheme & Gym Discounts



Holiday Purchase Scheme



2 Corporate Social Responsibility Days per year



Who Are You?



Minimum 5 years' experience managing complex social housing bids, ideally with a direct competitor



Exceptional writing, editing, and communication skills



Strong time management and attention to detail



Comfortable working independently, with sound judgement to escalate as needed



Confident using bid portals and digital submission platforms



Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint; InDesign experience desirable



Degree in a related field, APMP certification, or membership of CIOB (desirable)



Background in graphic design, repairs & maintenance (R&M), or new build bids is a plus



Proven ability to manage multiple high-value bids under pressure and tight deadlines