Bid Manager- ICS & Textiles
ICS

  • Birmingham
  • Full-time
  • Permanent

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.

    • Interested?

    Then apply online! Your contact person:

    Anna Nudds
    ICS - HR Business Partner
    Tel: anna.nudds@elis.com
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