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Franchising and Bids Manager

Alexander Dennis
Larbert, GBR
Full-time
Manager
Onsite
Discovered 1 weeks ago

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What We Offer

  • Because we know that to deliver on our vision, people have to feel supported and inspired:
  • Impact: Be part of something that’s changing cities, improving air quality, helping public transport evolve.
  • Development & Growth: Training programmes, mentorship, opportunities to take on new roles, broaden skills.
  • Culture & Belonging: An inclusive environment; your voice matters; we treat people fairly.
  • Perks & Benefits: Competitive salary, pension, wellbeing support, cycle to work scheme, enhanced maternity and paternity benefits.
  • Our Values – What Guides Us
  • These are more than words on a page, they shape how we work, what we stand for, and how we build trust with our customers, communities, and each other.
  • Safety: The health and wellbeing of our team members, and the safety of our products, are our top priority.
  • Quality: We strive for excellence in our products, services, and all that we do.
  • Integrity: We act with honesty, transparency and integrity, treating each other with respect in a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace.
  • Accountability: We take responsibility for our actions, seeking to build trust and earn a reputation for excellence and reliability.
  • Teamwork: We work with our team members, our supplier partners, and our customers to pursue mutual benefits.
  • Sustainability: We seek long term success for our business, our communities, and the environment through responsible sourcing, lean manufacturing, and sustainable operations.
  • How to Apply
  • If you see yourself growing with Alexander Dennis and contributing to our vision, we’d love to hear from you.
  • Please complete our online application form and attach your CV!
  • We care deeply about being inclusive and we encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
  • If you are an internal applicant, you have a responsibility to inform your current line/department manager and local human resources representative before applying for the role.
  • Due to the volume of vacancies and applications, we would prefer that you submit your application online. If however, you require an alternative method of applying, please give us call on +44 1324 621 672 or send an email to [email protected]

Qualifications

  • We're looking for a commercially focused professional with experience in a customer-facing sales, commercial, or bid management environment. You will be highly organised, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities whilst working to demanding deadlines.
  • You'll be confident communicating with stakeholders at all levels, including senior customer representatives, and have the ability to analyse customer requirements, prepare compelling tender responses, and coordinate cross-functional teams to achieve successful outcomes. A proactive approach, strong commercial awareness, and a willingness to travel are essential.
  • Experience within the bus, transport, manufacturing, or public sector procurement sectors.
  • Knowledge of Combined Authority transport operations and franchising models.
  • Experience producing high-quality tender submissions for public procurement exercises.
  • Technical knowledge of buses and vehicle specifications.
  • Advanced Microsoft Office skills.

Responsibilities

  • As our Franchising and Bids Manager, you'll play a key role in supporting business development activities with Combined Authorities and managing tender responses for public procurement opportunities across the UK.
  • Working within our Commercial team and reporting to the Head of Franchising and Bids, you'll build strong customer relationships, coordinate complex bid submissions, and act as the voice of the customer throughout the tender process. You'll collaborate across multiple departments to ensure customer requirements are translated into compliant, competitive solutions while helping Alexander Dennis secure future business and strengthen our position in the marketplace.
  • What We’re Looking For
  • We're looking for a commercially focused professional with experience in a customer-facing sales, commercial, or bid management environment. You will be highly organised, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities whilst working to demanding deadlines.
  • You'll be confident communicating with stakeholders at all levels, including senior customer representatives, and have the ability to analyse customer requirements, prepare compelling tender responses, and coordinate cross-functional teams to achieve successful outcomes. A proactive approach, strong commercial awareness, and a willingness to travel are essential.
  • Experience within the bus, transport, manufacturing, or public sector procurement sectors.
  • Knowledge of Combined Authority transport operations and franchising models.
  • Experience producing high-quality tender submissions for public procurement exercises.
  • Technical knowledge of buses and vehicle specifications.
  • Advanced Microsoft Office skills.

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