Bid Manager
| Posting date: | 06 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 05 February 2026 |
| Location: | Stoke-on-trent, Staffordshire |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 3 days per week |
| Company: | Novus Property Solutions |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Bid Manager
Stoke on Trent - Hybrid working
Typically working 8.30am – 5.00pm Monday to Friday
Join our Work Winning Team as a Bid Manager and take the lead in driving successful bids that secure new business opportunities. In this role, you’ll manage the entire bid process from start to finish, specialising in Construction Refurbishments within Social Housing, covering both planned and responsive repairs, as well as fast-track project refurbishments. Whether it’s small, bespoke projects or large-scale programs, you’ll enjoy autonomy, variety, and the chance to make a meaningful impact.
We offer hybrid working (two days from home, three at our head office) and understand flexibility matters, if standard hours don’t suit, we’ll explore options. At Novus, we focus on finding the right person with the right skills
What’s in it for you?
Attractive salary & benefits to suit you
Company car allowance
27 Days Hols & BH plus the option to buy or sell holidays
Company pension scheme – up to 7.5%
We also offer a; Discounted Healthcare Scheme, High street & lifestyle discounts including Taste card, a day paid volunteering per year, length of service awards, and more….
An outline of your responsibilities as a Bid Manager
Evaluate bid opportunities and identify key requirements
Gather information from operational and business teams to produce compelling bids
Research clients to create tailored proposals aligned with their needs and culture
Liaise with clients for clarifications and ensure responses reflect our customer-first approach
Maintain and update the bid information library
Manage bid timelines and milestones for on-time submissions
Write persuasive, high-quality content for PQQs and ITTs
Collaborate with operational teams to understand delivery methods
Review bid outcomes and suggest improvements for future success
Ensure compliance with the company’s bid process
About You
You’re an experienced bid professional with a proven track record in winning tenders, ideally within the construction refurbishment sector with either a specialism of social housing or project refurbishment. You thrive under pressure, manage multiple deadlines, and bring:
Strong stakeholder engagement skills
Excellent written and verbal communication
Proficiency in Microsoft Office
Commercial awareness and confidence to present findings
APMP Foundation (desirable)
A little bit about us
Novus Property Solutions is a dynamic, award-winning property maintenance, refurbishment, compliance, and decarbonisation specialist with more than 700 colleagues in 20 locations across Great Britain, providing a combination of local knowledge and national strength. We are a social and environmentally responsible family-owned business with a rich 126-year heritage, delivering a range of bespoke services and solutions to a wide variety of clients.
At Novus Property Solutions we value people, and we are committed to building an inclusive and diverse workplace that enables our people to bring their full selves to work. We understand for many reasons, that people very rarely meet all the criteria laid out in the job advert, so, we encourage you to apply to the role even if you do not meet all the criteria or hold all the qualifications. You may be just who we are looking for in this, or another role.
Stoke on Trent - Hybrid working
Typically working 8.30am – 5.00pm Monday to Friday
Join our Work Winning Team as a Bid Manager and take the lead in driving successful bids that secure new business opportunities. In this role, you’ll manage the entire bid process from start to finish, specialising in Construction Refurbishments within Social Housing, covering both planned and responsive repairs, as well as fast-track project refurbishments. Whether it’s small, bespoke projects or large-scale programs, you’ll enjoy autonomy, variety, and the chance to make a meaningful impact.
We offer hybrid working (two days from home, three at our head office) and understand flexibility matters, if standard hours don’t suit, we’ll explore options. At Novus, we focus on finding the right person with the right skills
What’s in it for you?
Attractive salary & benefits to suit you
Company car allowance
27 Days Hols & BH plus the option to buy or sell holidays
Company pension scheme – up to 7.5%
We also offer a; Discounted Healthcare Scheme, High street & lifestyle discounts including Taste card, a day paid volunteering per year, length of service awards, and more….
An outline of your responsibilities as a Bid Manager
Evaluate bid opportunities and identify key requirements
Gather information from operational and business teams to produce compelling bids
Research clients to create tailored proposals aligned with their needs and culture
Liaise with clients for clarifications and ensure responses reflect our customer-first approach
Maintain and update the bid information library
Manage bid timelines and milestones for on-time submissions
Write persuasive, high-quality content for PQQs and ITTs
Collaborate with operational teams to understand delivery methods
Review bid outcomes and suggest improvements for future success
Ensure compliance with the company’s bid process
About You
You’re an experienced bid professional with a proven track record in winning tenders, ideally within the construction refurbishment sector with either a specialism of social housing or project refurbishment. You thrive under pressure, manage multiple deadlines, and bring:
Strong stakeholder engagement skills
Excellent written and verbal communication
Proficiency in Microsoft Office
Commercial awareness and confidence to present findings
APMP Foundation (desirable)
A little bit about us
Novus Property Solutions is a dynamic, award-winning property maintenance, refurbishment, compliance, and decarbonisation specialist with more than 700 colleagues in 20 locations across Great Britain, providing a combination of local knowledge and national strength. We are a social and environmentally responsible family-owned business with a rich 126-year heritage, delivering a range of bespoke services and solutions to a wide variety of clients.
At Novus Property Solutions we value people, and we are committed to building an inclusive and diverse workplace that enables our people to bring their full selves to work. We understand for many reasons, that people very rarely meet all the criteria laid out in the job advert, so, we encourage you to apply to the role even if you do not meet all the criteria or hold all the qualifications. You may be just who we are looking for in this, or another role.
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