Tender and Bid Manager Working Arrangement: Office-based or home-based, with attendance at head office as required About the Role We are seeking an experienced, commercially minded Tender and Bid Manager to establish and lead a new tender department within a growing business operating in the playground, play equipment and outdoor landscaping sector. This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive and organised professional to take ownership of the entire tendering process, developing effective systems, identifying new opportunities and delivering high-quality, competitive bids across both public and private sectors. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting business growth, strengthening tender processes and maximising opportunities to secure new contracts, particularly within the local authority and public sector markets. Key Responsibilities Establish, develop and lead the tender department, creating structured processes and procedures. Manage the full tender and bid lifecycle, from opportunity identification through to submission. Identify and assess new tender opportunities across public and private sector markets. Prepare, coordinate and submit high-quality PQQs, SQs, ITTs and tender responses. Ensure all submissions meet client requirements, procurement regulations and deadlines. Work collaboratively with sales, design, estimating and project delivery teams to develop compelling and commercially competitive bids. Manage tender documentation, ..... full job details .....