Business Unit : Severn Trent Services Division : Services Pay Grade Level : 3 Post end date : 07/01/2026 Salary Range : Competitive Role Type : Fixed Term Contract Secondment length : 12 Months Recruiter : Adrian Wightman Manager Name : Andrew Lee At Severn Trent, we’re passionate about creating a better future for our customers, our communities, and our environment. And right now, we’ve got a truly unique opportunity for someone exceptional to help shape one of the biggest strategic bids in our history. We’re looking for a Bid Director to lead the end‑to‑end strategy, governance, commercials and submission for a major UK Government services tender. If you love the thrill of large‑scale bids, thrive under pressure and can bring people together to deliver something brilliant — this could be the perfect next step. What you’ll be doing In this high‑profile, strategically critical role, you’ll: Lead a winning bid strategy Define the win strategy, value proposition and narrative for a major government tender Create and oversee a robust governance framework aligned to procurement rules Shape a compelling, compliant, and high‑quality submission that clearly differentiates Severn Trent Services Drive programme leadership Oversee the full bid lifecycle from PQQ to final submission Manage timelines, risks, dependencies and resources Provide steerco updates, decision packs and progress reporting Build strong stakeholder engagement Work closely with government stakeholders, partners and potential supply chain Represent Severn Trent Services internally and externally, gaining alignment and support Collaborate with operations, finance, legal, HR, technology, innovation, commercial and communications teams Own the commercial and financial strategy Lead pricing, commercial modelling and financial strategy Ensure the proposal is deliverable, commercially robust and aligned to business expectations Identify risks and lead mitigation planning Lead and inspire a high‑performing team Bring together internal and external experts to deliver a winning submission Drive a culture of excellence, collaboration and accountability Keep the wider business engaged and informed throughout the process What you’ll bring We’re looking for someone who has: Experience leading large, complex UK Government bids (ideally O&M or major public sector services) Deep understanding of UK procurement (PCR, competitive dialogue or sector‑specific frameworks) A strong track record of winning major tenders Exceptional commercial acumen and confidence working with complex financial models Proven leadership, influencing and senior stakeholder management skills Outstanding written communication and proposal development expertise The ability to thrive under pressure and manage multiple priorities Experience overseeing multi‑disciplinary bid solutions (operations, infrastructure etc.) Ability to obtain security clearance Bonus points for: Experience in regulated industries Defence sector bid experience APMP Practitioner/Professional or CIPS qualifications Requirements Full UK driving licence How we’ll reward and care for you in return 31 days holiday + bank holidays (and the ability to buy/ sell up to 5 days per year) Annual bonus scheme (of up to 20% of salary dependent on company performance) Leading pension scheme – we will double your contribution (up to 15% when you contribute 7.5%) Family friendly policies (including, a year off fully paid maternity and adoption leave) Sharesave – the chance to buy Severn Trent Plc shares at a discounted rate Dedicated training and development with our ‘Academy’ Car allowance Private medical cover, life assurance, income protection and personal accident cover Electric vehicle scheme and retail offers Two volunteering days per year Why join us? Because at Severn Trent, we do more than deliver water and services. We create opportunities, protect the environment, support communities and help shape a more sustainable future. You’ll be at the helm of one of our most important strategic bids — and have the visibility, accountability and support needed to truly make an impact.