Bid & Commercial Manager

We’re Hiring: Bid & Commercial Manager | Healthcare Staffing | London

Are you a skilled bid writer with a sharp commercial edge? Ready to lead high-impact tender submissions and take ownership of vital NHS frameworks and commercial agreements?

Join Globe Locums, The UK’s most successful AHP/HSS recruitment business, as our new Bid & Commercial Manager. We're looking for a confident, articulate and detail-obsessed individual to drive winning bids and ensure our commercial contracts are watertight and strategically aligned.

What You’ll Be Doing:

·       End-to-End Bid Ownership – Lead the full tender lifecycle: identifying opportunities, creating compelling submissions, collaborating with stakeholders, and securing wins.

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Commercial Agreement Leadership – Own the review, negotiation, and maintenance of all NHS frameworks, client contracts, and supplier agreements.

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Strategic Input – Provide executive summaries and strategic recommendations on tender viability and commercial risk.

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Content Creation & Quality Control – Craft persuasive responses with a clear, consistent tone. Lead storyboarding, ensure compliance, and refine inputs from across the business.

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Cross-Functional Collaboration – Work closely with our Head of Contracts and Operations, senior leadership, and frontline teams to create tailored, accurate bids and contracts.

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Industry Awareness – Stay ahead of NHS procurement trends and market shifts to ensure our bids are competitive, compliant, and innovative.

·       Mentor and collaborate with our trainee bid writer, helping to shape their development and ensure consistency across submissions.

What We’re Looking For:

·       A persuasive writer with proven success in bid management and commercial contract negotiation

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Strong knowledge of NHS frameworks and procurement processes

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Detail-focused with exceptional proofreading, legal understanding, and document control skills

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Skilled in stakeholder engagement, from operations teams to boardroom execs

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Cool under pressure, proactive, and naturally solutions-focused

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Comfortable managing multiple deadlines and maintaining high standards throughout

Experience & Background:

·       4+ years in a similar bid/commercial management role

·       Healthcare, recruitment, or public sector experience preferred

·       Strong Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

·       Relevant degree or equivalent experience

Why Globe Locums?

We’re a vibrant, forward-thinking company with a commitment to quality, compliance, and growth. Our contracts underpin the care delivered across the NHS and private sector – your work directly impacts patients and providers alike.