Bid and Sales Lead - Public Sector
Posted 1 week ago by Brook Street
Negotiable
Undetermined
Undetermined
Cheshire, UK
Summary: The Bid & Sales Lead for the Public Sector is an executive-level position focused on driving revenue growth through strategic bid management and pipeline generation. This role involves leading complex public sector bids from qualification to award, with success measured by revenue secured and improved win rates. The candidate will be responsible for developing and executing win strategies while ensuring compliance with procurement processes. This position offers a pathway to permanency after a two-year fixed-term contract.
Key Responsibilities:
- A qualified public sector pipeline aligned to strategic growth targets
- Structured bid/no-bid governance to maximise conversion
- End-to-end leadership of high-value, regulated procurements
- Win strategies aligned to scoring criteria, value for money, and social value
- Pricing discipline in collaboration with commercial leads
- Forecast accuracy and monthly revenue reporting
- Continuous improvement of bid quality and conversion performance
Key Skills:
- Proven track record of winning complex public sector consultancy contracts
- Deep understanding of UK public procurement processes
- Experience leading multi-disciplinary bid teams under tight deadlines
- Strong commercial acumen and pricing awareness
- Credibility with senior stakeholders within contracting authorities
Salary (Rate): £65,000 yearly
City: Cheshire
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: Executive
Industry: Other
Bid & Sales Lead - Public Sector
Executive-Level Revenue Ownership 2-Year FTC (Pathway to Permanency)
Drive Growth. Win Strategic Work. Shape Market Position.
We are appointing a senior Bid & Sales Leader to take ownership of our public sector revenue growth. This is a high-impact role with direct accountability for pipeline generation, bid conversion, and long-term contract value.
You will operate at executive level, leading complex public sector bids from qualification through to award and mobilisation. Success in this role will be measured by revenue secured, win rates improved, and strategic accounts developed.
What You Will Own
- A qualified public sector pipeline aligned to strategic growth targets
- Structured bid/no-bid governance to maximise conversion
- End-to-end leadership of high-value, regulated procurements
- Win strategies aligned to scoring criteria, value for money, and social value
- Pricing discipline in collaboration with commercial leads
- Forecast accuracy and monthly revenue reporting
- Continuous improvement of bid quality and conversion performance
Success Measures
- Increased win rate and revenue secured
- Strong margin performance across awarded contracts
- Growth in framework call-off activity
- Strengthened senior client relationships
- Repeat and follow-on business generated
Your Profile
- Proven track record of winning complex public sector consultancy contracts
- Deep understanding of UK public procurement processes
- Experience leading multi-disciplinary bid teams under tight deadlines
- Strong commercial acumen and pricing awareness
- Credibility with senior stakeholders within contracting authorities
You are commercially ambitious, strategically minded, and motivated by measurable growth outcomes.
Reward
- 60,000- 65,000 base salary (pro rata if part-time)
- Performance bonus up to 35% linked directly to revenue won
- 28 days annual leave (pro rata)
- Training allowance, health insurance, and salary sacrifice scheme
Brook Street NMR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
