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Tender Centre Director - GBP 65000

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Role: Tender Centre Director
📍 Location: Warrington (Hybrid)
💸 Salary: £60,000 - £65,000 + commission

Lead with Impact. Win with Purpose.

  • Are you the kind of person who thrives under pressure, loves big-picture thinking, and knows how to turn a complex tender into a winning masterpiece?
  • We're looking for a Bid Solutions Director to take the reins of a fast-paced, high-impact tendering function. This is your chance to lead strategy, shape deals that matter and drive serious growth across a wide range of industries - from security to cleaning to recruitment.
  • If you live for creating smart, standout proposals and want to work where your voice matters, this one's for you.

    🔧 What You'll Be Doing

  • Own the entire tendering process - from strategy to submission.
  • Focus on the right opportunities with clear bid/no-bid decision-making.
  • Develop high-quality, persuasive bids that win big.
  • Lead cross-functional teams to bring together content, pricing, and delivery strategies.
  • Keep our Knowledge Library sharp and current (because great content deserves to be reused).
  • Collaborate closely with Sales, Ops, and Finance to make sure our solutions hit the mark - commercially and operationally.
  • Track performance, drive continuous improvement, and always be ready to evolve.

    🧠 What You Bring

  • A proven record of winning large, strategic contracts through killer proposals.
  • Serious commercial acumen - you can shape deals that make sense on paper and in real life.
  • Leadership chops - you've built and led high-performing bid teams before.
  • You're structured, organised, and obsessed with deadlines (in a good way).
  • You can break down complex ideas into simple, compelling narratives.
  • You're tech-savvy (CRM, Office tools, tender platforms - no problem).
  • Calm under pressure. Confident when it counts. Always pushing for better.

    💡 You, in a Nutshell

  • A natural storyteller who knows how to sell a vision.
  • Super collaborative - you bring people together and get results.
  • Detail-obsessed but never lose sight of the bigger picture.
  • Curious, innovative, and always looking for smarter ways to win.
  • A leader who inspires trust, builds capability, and gets the best from your team.
  • Passionate about creating solutions that solve real client challenges.

    🎯 Bonus Points If…

  • You've got relevant industry experience across service sectors.
  • You understand the tender landscape inside out.
  • You're already working towards (or hold) relevant professional qualifications.
  • You're ready to bring energy, humour, and ambition to a role with plenty of autonomy.

    ⭐ What's in it for You?

  • Competitive salary + commission structure
  • Hybrid working with flexibility
  • Autonomy, support, and the opportunity to make a real impact
  • A passionate, fast-moving team that values ideas and action

    Ready to lead bold bids and craft smart solutions?

    This is your chance to take centre stage in a role where creativity, strategy, and commercial thinking collide. If you're driven by results and ready to shape the future of tendering - let's talk

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