Job Description
Tender Manager
Drive growth. Shape impact. Lead winning bids.
Location: Hybrid with base in Fareham, Hampshire, or Sidcup in Kent Hours: Full time and part time - 37 to 32 hours per week, Monday to FridaySalary: £49,000 per annum (pro rata)
Closing Date: 14th March 2026
Are you an experienced tender professional who loves crafting compelling submissions that genuinely change lives?
Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where collaboration, strategy and creativity come together? If so, we'd love to hear from you.
Avenues Group, including Autism Hampshire, is on an exciting growth journey and we're looking for a Tender Manager to play a pivotal role in securing opportunities that enable us to support more people to live the lives they choose.
Our hybrid working approach gives you plenty of flexibility, with most days spent working remotely. From time to time, you will need to join us on site or take part in team events to stay connected and collaborate.
What you'll do
- Own the full tender process from kick-off to submission
- Craft compelling, evidence-based responses
- Oversee pricing with finance colleagues
- Lead and support our Bid Coordinator
- Build strong content, insight and case-study resources
- Drive innovation and continuous improvement across bidding.
What you'll bring
- Tender/Bid experience; ideally in social care or not-for-profit
- Knowledge of public sector procurement
- Strong experience in tender or business development roles.
- Excellent written skills and the ability to translate complex information into a compelling narrative.
- Confidence juggling multiple priorities and influencing colleagues to meet deadlines.
- Strong research, analytical and digital skills.
- Commercial awareness and financial understanding.
Why join us?
At Avenues Group and Autism Hampshire, your work genuinely matters. You'll be part of a team dedicated to securing opportunities that expand our impact and help people live fuller, more independent lives.
You'll join a supportive, motivated Business Development team where your ideas are valued, and where innovation, collaboration and professional growth are encouraged.
Interested?
If you're energised by the idea of leading winning tenders and contributing to meaningful organisational growth, we'd love to receive your application.
