Bids Officer in Maidstone

Location: Hybrid/Aylesford, Kent

Salary/package: £28,000 per annum

Contract type: Permanent

Hours: Full-Time, 37 hours per week

The Education People (TEP) are looking for a proactive individual with a solutions‑focused approach to join their growing team as a Bids Officer. This is an exciting opportunity offering the chance to build expertise, collaborate widely and support the growth of a diverse and ambitious organisation.

Who we are

The Education People (TEP), part of Commercial Services Group (CSG) excels in delivering essential services that significantly impact the lives of children. With a team of specialists in various educational fields, they take pride in offering expert-driven services including early years and childcare, equality and inclusion, school improvement and professional development, ensuring comprehensive support for educational institutions.

Why this role matters

The successful candidate will play a key role in identifying strategic bid opportunities and supporting the end‑to‑end bid lifecycle, ensuring high‑quality submissions that reflect client needs and organisational priorities. This is a role where collaboration, judgement and attention to detail are essential, with responsibility for coordinating content, managing timelines and supporting continuous improvement across our bidding activity.

What you’ll be doing

• Identifying relevant bid opportunities and frameworks to support business growth.
• Tracking upcoming tenders and maintaining strong relationships with procurement teams.
• Supporting the full bid lifecycle from qualification through to handover.
• Coordinating content from subject matter experts across multiple brands.
• Promoting continuous improvement in bid quality and processes.
• Creating bid plans and supporting colleagues to deliver timely, high‑quality content.
• Supporting CPD activity for business and content specialists.
• Logging and tracking risks, assumptions and opportunities throughout the tender process.
• Escalating resource needs and challenging solutions with a focus on client requirements.
• Collating, publishing and submitting tender responses in line with agreed deadlines.
• Working with Platform Account Managers to optimise use of systems such as Tussell.

What we’re looking for

• Proven project management experience with the ability to oversee and coordinate processes.
• An understanding of bids and tender submissions across varied business areas is desirable but not essential.
• Ability to build effective relationships with internal teams, customers and partners.
• Proficient IT skills, particularly Microsoft Office packages.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills both verbal and written.
• Strong attention to detail and commercial awareness.

What you’ll get in return

• Salary of £28,000 per annum.
• 25 days annual leave, rising to 27 after four years.
• Birthday Day Off.
• One concessionary day during the Christmas period.
• Pension scheme with 4% employer contribution.
• Life assurance cover.

Inclusion & Accessibility

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We encourage applications from suitably qualified people of all backgrounds. As a member of Inclusive Employers and a Working Families Employer, we are actively building an environment that supports inclusion, flexibility and belonging.