Bid Manager

3 weeks ago


United Kingdom Aramark UK Full time

Aramark UK has a fantastic opportunity for a Bid Manager to join the team. This is a full time and permanent position which can be based anywhere in the UK on a remote basis.


As Bid Manager, you will work on bids predominantly across our Food Service divisions and some soft facilities management. Every bid project will present unique challenges, opportunities, and learnings. You will be surrounded by innovation and learning, within a fast-paced team environment. You will work closely with our Sales Directors and our BDMs as well as all Operations Directors and our support teams. Our services evolve rapidly and so do we. You will want to learn our business at depth and create world class bid proposals, where business solutions are constantly challenged and improved.


What’s in it for you:

  • Attractive salary and bonus package
  • Full time, permanent role
  • Pension scheme
  • Full training and development opportunities
  • Mystaff shop discounts across a 100s of retailers
  • Employee assistant programme
  • Career management and training plan


A day in the life of a Bid Manager:


The Bid Manager will have their own assigned bids which they will manage with our sellers, developing an approach and solution to be successful in the tender process.

  • Manage the Tender process through all stages and collaborate with the sales and operations teams to create innovative and best in class tender documents.
  • Work with sales and operations professionals, graphic design team and fellow bid team members to ensure on-time completion and a high level of quality.
  • Deliver completed quality written proposal responses to Reviewers against agreed RFP deadlines, escalating issues as required.
  • Prepare proposal responses from a variety of stakeholders, typically involving contributions from sales, marketing, IT, culinary, finance, commercial, legal and operations.
  • Direct contribution of text to proposal documents and presentations, relating to our differentiators/competitive advantages, including creative writing where required.
  • Understand the key tender win themes, or differentiators so that they are reflected within the proposal.


You’ll be set up for success if you have:

  • An ambition to grow within a fast-paced environment
  • Excellent knowledge of PowerPoint and Word packages.
  • Minimum 1 year's experience in either a contract catering or facilities management bid writer/manager role
  • Creative writing skills
  • Comfortable working within a rapidly changing environment
  • A high level of speed and accuracy
  • Flexibility to work around deadlines and be highly organised.
  • Ability to build professional relationships and good inter-personal skills
  • Ability to manage multiple deadlines and be calm under pressure
  • Knowledge of InDesign or a desire to learn the software.


About Aramark UK

Aramark is a leading service and solutions provider in the UK. We proudly support clients, partners and customers in food, facilities management, property services, and retail solutions. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you’re pursuing — a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work — our focus is helping you reach your full potential. Learn more about working here at


All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. Aramark UK is an equal opportunities employer.


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