At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and manage tender submissions while developing new processes for success.
- Company: Sovereign Design Play Systems Ltd, a growing business in the play industry.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career progression, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Flexible work location with opportunities for growth and development.
- Why this job: Shape a new department and make a real impact in the play sector.
- Qualifications: Experience in bid management and strong organisational skills required.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
At Sovereign Design Play Systems Ltd, we are seeking an experienced and commercially driven professional to establish and lead a new Tender Department within our growing business. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who understands the public sector procurement process, has strong organisational and leadership skills, and can develop a structured, successful bid and tender function from the ground up. Experience working within the play industry would be advantageous.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage all tender and bid submissions
- Develop and implement tender processes and procedures
- Identify new tender opportunities across public and private sectors
- Coordinate submissions with sales, design, estimating, and project teams
- Prepare high-quality PQQs, SQs, and tender responses
- Manage tender timelines, compliance, and documentation
- Build and maintain a tender pipeline and reporting system
- Help shape business development strategy and framework opportunities
Ideal Candidate
- Proven experience in bid management, tenders, or procurement
- Experience within the play, construction, landscaping, or related sectors preferred
- Strong understanding of local authority and public sector procurement
- Excellent written communication and organisational skills
- Ability to work independently and build systems/processes
- Commercially aware with strong attention to detail
- Confident managing multiple deadlines and stakeholders
What We Offer
- Opportunity to build and lead a new department
- Competitive salary package
- Career progression within a growing company
- Supportive and entrepreneurial working environment
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: Head Office or home-based – with days at head office where required
Tender Department Manager / Bid Manager – Play Industry employer: Sovereign Design Play Systems Ltd
At Sovereign Design Play Systems Ltd, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer that fosters a supportive and entrepreneurial work culture. With the opportunity to build and lead a new Tender Department, employees can expect competitive salaries, career progression, and a collaborative environment that encourages innovation and personal growth, all while contributing to meaningful projects in the play industry.
Contact Details:
Sovereign Design Play Systems Ltd Recruitment Team
