Bid Manager

CH&Co Group; City of London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering company based in the UK is seeking a Bid Manager to join their Business Development Team. The successful candidate will be responsible for producing accurate and engaging bids and proposals. A minimum of two years' sales experience, particularly in hospitality, is essential. The position promotes hybrid work flexibility and offers a competitive salary alongside comprehensive benefits, including personal development opportunities.

Benefits

Personal development and training opportunities

Company-funded APMP membership

Access to Healthcare Support App

Eye care

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Recognition schemes

High-street discount vouchers

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of sales/bids experience, ideally in contract catering, food service or hospitality.
• Must be able to write clear, compelling, grammatically correct copy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Completing PQQs, RFIs and proposals for new business.
• Bid management including portal management throughout the process.
• Bid writing for new content from multiple stakeholders.

Skills

Ownership and Independence

Time Management

Sales/Bids Experience

Copywriting

Communication Skills

Tools

InDesign

Job description

We are CH&CO, a company that takes a thoughtful approach to sourcing, preparing and presenting food experiences. We are recruiting a Bid Manager to support our Business Development Team with the production of accurate, engaging bids, proposals and sales collateral. The role will report to the Group Bid Manager and will require occasional national travel. The position is hybrid and requires good access to London.

Location: Flexible base within the UK with good access to London.

Salary: £45,000 – £50,000 per annum plus a comprehensive benefits package.

Working Pattern: Monday – Friday, 40 hours per week.

Key responsibilities

• Completing PQQs, RFIs and proposals for new business.
• Bid management – end to end, including portal management throughout the process.
• Bid writing for new content required (must be able to take verbal information from multiple stakeholders and craft it into compelling written content).
• Attending selected company events to stay attuned to the latest activity and solutions.

Essential skills and attributes

• Ability to take ownership and work independently.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills.
• Minimum two years of sales/bids experience – ideally in contract catering, food service or hospitality.
• Copywriting – must be able to write clear, compelling, grammatically correct copy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Desirable skills and attributes

• InDesign skills – editing capabilities and copy setting an advantage.
• Catering knowledge or service industry knowledge.

What's in it for you?

• Personal development and training opportunities.
• Company‑funded APMP membership and professional certification training to support continued development.
• Access to Healthcare Support App which includes Annual health check, Digital GP, Mental Health Consultations, Nutritional Consultations, Second Medical Opinion.
• Eye care.
• A great wellbeing strategy – including access to our Employee Assistance Programme, salary finance.
• Family‑friendly support.
• Regular social events and communication with our leaders.
• Professional subscriptions.
• Recognition schemes and people awards.
• Long service awards.
• Access to great high‑street discount vouchers.

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior; Employment type: Full‑time; Job function: Management; Industries: Hospitality and Caterers.