Bid Manager- ICS & Textiles

About a Career With Elis

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• Birmingham
• Full-time
• Permanent

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

Then apply online! Your contact person:
Anna Nudds
ICS - HR Business Partner
Tel: