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.

Lead end-to-end bid management and commercial activities to secure wins and maintain robust NHS frameworks and contracts.

• End-to-End Bid Ownership – Lead the full tender lifecycle: identifying opportunities, creating compelling submissions, collaborating with stakeholders, and securing wins.
• Commercial Agreement Leadership – Own the review, negotiation, and maintenance of all NHS frameworks, client contracts, and supplier agreements.
• Strategic Input – Provide executive summaries and strategic recommendations on tender viability and commercial risk.
• Content Creation & Quality Control – Craft persuasive responses with a clear, consistent tone. Lead storyboarding, ensure compliance, and refine inputs from across the business.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration – Work closely with the Head of Contracts and Operations, senior leadership, and frontline teams to create tailored, accurate bids and contracts.
• Industry Awareness – Stay ahead of NHS procurement trends and market shifts to ensure bids are competitive, compliant, and innovative.
• Mentor and collaborate with our trainee bid writer, helping to shape their development and ensure consistency across submissions.

• A persuasive writer with proven success in bid management and commercial contract negotiation
• Strong knowledge of NHS frameworks and procurement processes
• Detail-focused with exceptional proofreading, legal understanding, and document control skills
• Skilled in stakeholder engagement, from operations teams to boardroom execs
• Cool under pressure, proactive, and naturally solutions-focused
• Comfortable managing multiple deadlines and maintaining high standards throughout

• 4+ years in a similar bid/commercial management role
• Healthcare, recruitment, or public sector experience preferred

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.

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Business Development and General Business

• Hospitals and Health Care and Staffing and Recruiting