Job Introduction
We are seeking a talented Bid Manager to join our award-winning school catering company
As the Bid Manager, you will enjoy working on an average of 8-12 bids per month in a fast-paced environment with quick turnarounds. You will work closely with the sales, operations and culinary teams to develop innovative solutions that meet the unique needs of the clients.
This is an ideal position for a current Bid Writer in the Contract Catering industry or a Marketeer in the hospitality industry who has great writing skills. Please note you must have InDesign working knowledge.
Role Responsibility
- To research and understand the requirements of potential clients within the state education sector.
- Collaborating with internal stakeholders to gather information and develop winning bid strategies.
- Writing and editing high-quality proposals, tender responses, and presentations.
- Ensuring all submissions are accurate, compliant, and submitted on time.
- To manage multiple bids simultaneously, prioritizing tasks effectively to meet deadlines.
- To conduct post-bid reviews to identify areas for improvement and implement best practices.
The Ideal Candidate
We are looking for somebody who shares our passion for maintaining the high standards with meticulous attention to detail. The ideal candidate will have:
- InDesign experience
- Proven experience in bid writing, preferably within the catering and food service industry
- Excellent writing, editing and proofreading skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
Package Description
Firstly, we give our teams the time, freedom and tools they need to ensure pride in what they are doing each day!
- Monday to Friday working - no more weekends!
- Fully remote role
- 40 hours per week
- 52 weeks per year
- Highly competitive salary
Benefits Include:
- Private health care and life insurance
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays + a day off for your birthday! (as well as the option to be part of a buy/sell holiday scheme!)
- High-street discounts and cashback!
- Working for a fast-growing company who would like you to grow with them
- A dedicated L&D team to support you in developing your skills including apprenticeships and training courses that are available for everyone.
We expect all staff to share our commitment of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children/young people and an enhanced DBS disclosure will be sought by the company. Please also note, It may be necessary for this role to be removed before the closing date due to the volume of applications we receive.
About the Company
We are a school catering company that loves food, encourages a community spirit, and has a mission to put pride back into school kitchens across the UK.
We have an amazing team that we value greatly. There is an expert for everything with a diverse range of skills and abilities who all share our common goal of creating a stir in education catering.
We continually maintain high standards both in terms of the food we serve and the management and safety of our kitchens which is driven by our committed team. Our on-site teams receive regular support and training which means they have the right skills to deliver the standards and performance that we expect.
We are looking for people with the creative initiative to grow with us and offering exciting opportunities that will attract the big thinkers and bold movers. If you think this is you, we'd love to hear from you.