Head of Bids

We are working with a leading pump rental and solutions business delivering engineered installations into construction, clean water and wastewater environments.

They are seeking a Head of Bids to lead and develop their tendering function, operating from their head office in Chandler's Ford.

This is a senior leadership role focused on delivering high quality, compliant and commercially robust tender submissions.

You will lead a small bids team while working closely with senior stakeholders across the business to drive successful outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the full bid lifecycle from RFI through to ITT submission.
• Manage bid pipeline, workload planning and team output.
• Oversee submission reviews, governance and final sign off.
• Lead, coach and develop the bids team to improve quality and performance.
• Ensure compliance with procurement rules, scoring criteria and commercial objectives.
• Identify and manage contractual risks with internal stakeholders.
• Oversee Contract Quality Plans from award through mobilisation.
• Collaborate with Sales, Operations, Finance and Legal to align submissions.
• Maintain and improve bid content, templates and processes.
• Drive continuous improvement using feedback and performance insights.

Skills & Experience

• Experience managing complex tenders within public procurement environments.
• Proven leadership experience managing or developing bid teams.
• Strong writing and editing skills with high attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast paced environment.
• Good understanding of procurement compliance and commercial risk.
• Confident working with senior stakeholders across multiple functions.
• Experience within construction, utilities or infrastructure sectors advantageous.
• Familiarity with procurement portals such as Achilles or Ariba beneficial.
• APMP qualification desirable but not essential.
• Strong IT skills including Microsoft Office and AI tools.

Summary

Position: Head of Bids

Location: Chandlers Ford

Duration: Permanent

Salary: £70,000 to £75,000 Plus Bonus, Company Car & Benefits including Private Medical

Hours: 37.5 per week

Start: Notice dependent

A senior leadership opportunity to take ownership of a critical bids function and directly influence commercial success and growth.

Apply now or contact the Kiota team for more details.