At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and manage bids, ensuring compliance and quality in proposals.
- Company: Join Elis, a trusted leader in textile and hygiene solutions.
- Benefits: 33 days holiday, pension, professional development, and competitive salary.
- Other info: Dynamic role based in Birmingham with a focus on teamwork and innovation.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a collaborative environment with growth opportunities.
- Qualifications: Experience in bid management and strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
- Overview
- About a career with Elis
Join Elis, a trusted, service-driven European leader in textile, hygiene and facility solutions.
We're all about reliability, teamwork and real-world impact.
As our new Bid Manager, you'll step into a collaborative, fast-moving environment where clear communication, quality and customer focus drive everything we do.
Your induction will give you a sharp understanding of our brand, our values and how we deliver consistent, professional and compliant proposals that reflect the Elis standard.
- What you'll bring
- Proven experience managing complex, multi-stakeholder bids.
- Excellent written English with the ability to shape persuasive, customer-focused content.
- Strong project management, organisation and attention to detail.
- Confident communicator able to influence at senior level and coach SMEs.
- Advanced MS Office skills; proposal automation tools advantageous.
- Knowledge of UK public procurement processes and compliance expectations.
- Degree-level education (English/Journalism preferred); APMP certification an advantage.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the full bid lifecycle, from opportunity assessment to submission.
- Coordinate cross-functional teams to gather inputs and keep deliverables on track.
- Write clear, compelling, compliant responses for Invitation to Tender (ITT), Selection Questionnaire (SQ), Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) and Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) submissions.
- Ensure every bid meets public procurement, legal, GDPR and internal governance requirements.
- Review tender documents, structure proposals effectively and run internal quality checks.
- Manage supplier briefings, clarification questions and procurement-portal activity.
- Produce high-quality clarification presentations and support post-submission reviews.
- Maintain bid libraries, case studies, evidence and drive ongoing improvements.
- What's on offer
- 33 Days Holiday
- Company Pension
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Professional development opportunities, including bid-writing and APMP support
- Competitive salary and benefits
- Details
- Division: ICS & Textiles
- Location: Birmingham
- Job type: Full-time, Permanent
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Bid Manager- ICS & Textiles employer: Elis UK Ltd
At Elis, we pride ourselves on being a reliable and service-driven leader in textile, hygiene, and facility solutions. As a Bid Manager in Birmingham, you'll thrive in a collaborative environment that values teamwork and clear communication, while enjoying generous benefits such as 33 days of holiday, a company pension, and professional development opportunities. Join us to make a real-world impact and grow your career in a supportive culture that prioritises quality and customer focus.
