Join a high-performing team driving strategic growth across our Urban sector. As Bid Manager, you’ll lead end-to-end tender processes, shaping compelling, client-focused solutions that win complex, high-value contracts. You’ll partner closely with sales, operations and executive stakeholders to deliver submissions that are commercially sharp, differentiated and aligned to Compass’ purpose - owning timelines, quality and outcomes from start to finish.
You’ll bring strong leadership capability, guiding Proposal Coordinators and Managers while building a best-in-class bid function. This is a hands-on role where you’ll balance strategy with delivery - leading bid responses, managing stakeholder engagement, supporting client presentations and creative signoff whilst continuously improving bid processes to lift performance, efficiency and win rates.
What you’ll be doing:
- Lead and project manage complex bid submissions across a diverse portfolio
- Develop client-focused, commercially competitive solutions and tender responses
- Manage timelines, governance,
risk and submission quality
- Partner with senior stakeholders to shape winning bid strategies
- Lead and mentor a high-performing proposals team
- Drive continuous improvement across bid processes and outcomes
About You:
- 3-4 years’ experience in bid management or project coordination
- Experience within contract catering, facilities management or soft services
- Must have a creative approach plus understanding of how to influence through the power of storytelling
- Solid project management, planning and delivery capability
- Proven ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders
- Excellent written, presentation and commercial acumen
- High attention to detail with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Today and tomorrow at Compass Group, we serve a better future by enriching people, communities and our planet. We believe everyone should be seen and nourished as a whole person - focusing on people, purpose and long-term positive impact.
📌 Bid Manager - Urban (Melbourne)
🏢 Compass Group Australia
📍 Melbourne
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