Bid & Mobilisation Manager

About the Role

This role is working with the team from CITB’s National Construction College (NCC) which is a national construction skills college for the industry, with training being delivered across the UK. NCC is part of CITB.

Base pay range

Role: Bid and Mobilisation Manager

Location: Hybrid / Peterborough

Working Pattern: Full time, with some anti-social hours required, usually travel related or working to submission deadlines

Contract: Permanent

£67,162 per annum

Additional Benefits:

Car Allowance £6,799 per annum. The post holder will be eligible for either a company car or a car allowance in line with the grade for this role, subject to the vehicle nominated for business use complying with CITB’s Car Policy.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and monitor tender opportunities across sectors, engaging in pre-market activities and stakeholder networking.
• Lead the full bid lifecycle: qualification, strategy, proposal development, review, and submission.
• Craft compelling bid content including value propositions, executive summaries, pricing, and compliance documentation to achieve an excellent win rate.

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Collaborate with curriculum, finance, legal, HR, and delivery teams to gather inputs and align bid responses.
• Coordinate bid teams and workflows to meet deadlines and governance standards, including preparing papers for internal approval processes.

Compliance, Quality & Risk

• Ensure all bids meet RFP/tender requirements, internal governance, and client specifications.
• Track and mitigate risks, manage bid budgets, and monitor performance metrics such as win rates and submission timeliness.
• Lead mobilisation activities post-award: contract handover, stakeholder alignment, resource planning, and system setup.
• Act as the key liaison between clients and internal teams to ensure smooth transitions into delivery.
• Conduct bid debriefs, capture lessons learned and refine bid and mobilisation processes.
• Monitor market trends and procurement standards to inform future strategy.
• Champion team development and succession planning, using tools and conversations to support growth.
• Model CITB’s values of fairness, inclusion, and respect, and actively seek feedback to enhance leadership style.

What we’re looking for

• Proven experience in bid management or tendering, especially in public/private sector contexts.
• Strong project and stakeholder management skills with the ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present complex information clearly and persuasively.
• Solid understanding of compliance, governance, risk, and pricing in bid environments.
• Experience in mobilisation frameworks and operational handover.
• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Sector‑specific knowledge (e.g. skills programmes, public services) and familiarity with tender platforms.
• Experience managing team transitions and contract setup during mobilisation.
• Familiarity with proposal management software.
• Knowledge of Local and National Government skills programmes and funding mechanisms.

What You’ll Get in Return

• Free onsite parking at CITB sites
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• 3 additional days Christmas shutdown
• Generous pension scheme (up to 9% employer contribution)
• Life assurance (4x salary)
• 2 paid volunteering days per year
• 24/7 GP Services
• Employee Assistance Programme — because your wellbeing matters

Why Join CITB National Construction College (NCC)

CITB NCC is committed to building a workforce that reflects Britain’s diverse population. We lead the construction sector by example, promoting fairness, inclusion, and respect in everything we do. We welcome applications from under‑represented groups and strive to create a culture where everyone can thrive.

Closing Date

Please note that we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the stated closing date. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis; therefore, early applications are encouraged to avoid disappointment.

Provisional Interview Dates

First stage interviews are expected to be held online on Microsoft Teams on 7th, 14th, 18th and 20th November (subject to change).

Safer Recruitment

CITB is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults, children and young people. Candidates must be willing to undergo the requisite pre‑employment vetting checks and procedures, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. A basic DBS is required for this post.

During the shortlisting process, CITB may consider carrying out an online search on shortlisted candidates as part of its due diligence.