About a career with ElisJoin 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.Bid Manager- ICS & Textiles
ICS* Birmingham
* Full-time
* Permanent
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.
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’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.