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Join First Mile to drive sustainability through a key Commercial Bid Leader role in a fast-growing environmental-focused company.
Overview
Salary
£55000 - £60000
Location
London, UK - Hybrid
Expires
Expires at anytime
Organisation Summary:First Mile is a rapidly expanding company dedicated to fostering sustainability and environmental responsibility within the business sphere. Based in London, UK, the firm offers a vibrant work environment that values change and innovation. Role Summary:
- Managing the commercial bid strategy for high-value, complex opportunities.
- Overseeing the tender process for complicated national and multi-site service contracts.
- Act as the centerpiece for formal procurement processes.
- Work alongside various departments for optimal opportunity pursuit, and submission of competitive, well-structured proposals.
Role Requirements:
- 5-7 years' experience in complex tender management or proposal processes.
- Proficiency in public sector or structured procurement processes.
- Excellent project management, organizational and communication skills.
- Insight into commercial aspects and ability to handle pricing and operational inputs.
- Stakeholder coordination experience across commercial and operational teams.
Application Process Details:
- 25 days holiday, with addition by service length.
- Improved maternity and paternity scheme.
- Monthly wellbeing allowance.
- Regular company events and team socials.
First Mile is a fast-growing company focused on sustainability and environmental responsibility in the business sector. We are currently seeking a Commercial Bid Leader to join our team in a full-time, hybrid role based in London, UK.
The role: As the Commercial Bid Leader, you will own the commercial bid strategy and execution for complex, high-value opportunities. You will manage the end-to-end tender process for complex national and multi-site service contracts, ensuring the business identifies appropriate opportunities, submits high-quality proposals, and maintains commercial discipline throughout the tender lifecycle. You will act as the central coordination point for formal procurement processes including framework agreements, public and private sector tenders, and structured RFP opportunities. Working closely with Business Development, Operations, Finance, and Supply Chain, you will ensure the business pursues the right opportunities and submits well-structured, competitive proposals.
Job requirements: The ideal candidate will have 5-7 years' experience managing complex tenders or proposal processes, with a strong background in responding to public sector or structured procurement processes. You should possess strong project management and organizational capabilities, excellent written communication and proposal development skills, commercial awareness, and the ability to work with pricing and operational inputs. Experience coordinating multiple stakeholders across commercial and operational teams is essential.
Benefits: We offer 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, with additional days awarded for length of service. An enhanced maternity and paternity scheme, a monthly wellbeing allowance, regular company events, and team socials are also part of our benefits package. This role provides an opportunity to join a company that is making a significant impact in a sector that values sustainability and environmental responsibility.
