Bid Manager- ICS & Textiles

Elis UK Limited • Full-time • GB • £45k - £55k / year • 18h ago

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.

Your Mission at Elis

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 will make you stand out?

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.

What's on offer?

33 Days Holiday
Company Pension
Employee Assistance Programme

A high‑impact role central to winning and retaining business across Elis.Supportive teams, strong brand assets and access to subject matter experts.Professional development opportunities, including bid‑writing and APMP support.Competitive salary and benefits.