Job type
PermanentLocation
NorthamptonWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
Senior Finance QualifiedIndustry
Energy, Utilities & MiningPay
Up to £55,000 per annum + Car Allowance/Car
Bid Manager - Waste Management - Collections - Local Authority Tenders - Financial Modelling
Your new company
Our client is a well-established organisation operating across the UK, delivering essential services that support environmental sustainability and community wellbeing. With a strong focus on innovation and operational excellence, they are committed to making a positive impact through responsible resource management and service delivery. Their team is driven by a shared purpose to create cleaner, greener communities for the future.
Your new role
As a Bid Manager, you will play a pivotal role in securing new business by leading the development of competitive, high-quality bids across a range of environmental service contracts. You’ll be the driving force behind each submission, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and client expectations. Your key responsibilities will include:
Overseeing the end-to-end bid process, from opportunity evaluation to final submission
Coordinating multidisciplinary teams to craft compelling, compliant proposals
Designing innovative service solutions and producing persuasive tender documentation
Collaborating closely with internal departments to ensure technical, legal, and financial accuracy
Gathering market intelligence and analysing competitors to inform bid strategies
Managing bid budgets effectively and identifying opportunities for cost optimisation
Embedding best practices and continuous improvement into bid processes
Preparing and delivering presentations to internal stakeholders and decision-makers
Supporting contract negotiations to ensure commercially sound outcomes
Cultivating strong relationships with clients, partners, and key stakeholders
What you'll need to succeed
- Demonstrable experience managing end-to-end bid processes and delivering successful tenders
- Strong knowledge of procurement legislation and market routes
- Commercial awareness and financial literacy
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication abilities
- Ability to manage multiple projects under pressure and meet tight deadlines
What you'll get in return
The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary, a discretionary bonus, and the option of a company car or car allowance. The benefits package includes 25 days of annual leave plus Bank Holidays, a pension scheme, life insurance, and access to professional development opportunities. Additional perks include employee recognition schemes, a refer-a-friend incentive, and a flexible benefits platform offering retail discounts, wellbeing support, and lifestyle options such as Cycle to Work and GymFlex. Due to the collaborative nature of the position, the role will be full-time and site-based and there is no option to work remotely.
What you need to do now
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