Team Lead - Bid & Tender

Job description

Job Title: Team Lead – Bid and Tender

Location: Berkshire, UK (hybrid)

Type: Permanent

Salary: DOE plus package

Start Date: ASAP

About the Company

We are working exclusively with a market‑leading medical technology company that is investing heavily in their UK & Ireland commercial operations. They are now seeking a Tender & Bid Team Leader to guide a small but high‑performing team while overseeing complex, multi‑unit tender processes.

This role is perfect for someone currently operating as a Senior Specialist or experienced Tender/Bid professional ready for their first official leadership position — or a current manager looking for a broader, more strategic remit.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of three Tender & Bid Specialists/Administrators, fostering excellence and growth
• Oversee the end‑to‑end tender and bid lifecycle, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and alignment with internal standards
• Drive continuous improvement of processes, SOPs, and performance metrics
• Coordinate complex, multi‑stakeholder tender submissions across multiple business units
• Consolidate commercial, technical, and financial inputs to produce compelling, high‑quality bids
• Champion ESG, Sustainability and Social Value across all submissions
• Produce reporting and insights to support senior decision-making
• Act as a key internal partner for Sales on tender‑related reporting and activities

Experience

• 3+ years’ experience in tender, bid, or related commercial roles
• Strong knowledge of healthcare procurement — NHS tendering experience is a major advantage
• Proven ability to manage people, or clear evidence of step‑up leadership
• Highly skilled in drafting, coordinating, and improving complex bid processes
• Skilled stakeholder manager with the confidence to challenge and coordinate at all levels
• Proficient in MS Office, SharePoint; Power BI experience is highly desirable
• Degree‑educated or equivalent (business, science, or economics preferred)

Interested? Apply now for immediate consideration or contact James Allen on +44 203 868 8607 – jallen@planet-pharma.co.uk

We are an equal opportunities Recruitment Business and Agency. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. Planet Pharma is an Employment Business providing Global Staffing services.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Reading

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

06-03-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English