Company: Compass Group
Location: London
Posted: May 12th, 2026
We areCH&CO, were proud to take a more thoughtful, mindful approach to the food experiences we source, prepare and present. We are excited to be recruiting for aBid Manager to work with us. This position will report into the Group Bid Manager, the Bid Manager will support members of the Business Development Team with the production of accurate, engaging bids, proposals, and sales collateral. We are ideally looking for candidates who have experience within contract catering and hospitality. This position will require occasional national travel. All duties to be conducted in line with our company values.This position is hybrid and will require good access to London.
Location: Flexible base within the UK but good access to London would be desired
Salary: 55,000 per annum + amazing benefits and package
Working Pattern: Monday Friday, 40 hours per week
Key responsibilities
Completing PQQs, RFIs proposals for new business
Bid Management end to end, including portal management throughout the process
Bid writing for new content required (must be able to take verbal information from multiple stakeholders and craft into compelling written content)
Collating bid content for standard responses
Attending selected company events to stay attuned with latest activity and solutions
Essential skills and attributes
Strong team player
Able to take ownership and work independently
Excellent time management and organisational skills
Minimum two years sales / bids experience ideally experience in contract catering/food service/hospitality
Copywriting Must be able to write clear, compelling, grammatically correct copy
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Desirable skills and attributes
InDesign skills editing capabilities and copy setting an advantage.
Catering knowledge or service industry knowledge
What's in it for you?
Working with CH&CO has its perks! People are at the heart of everything we do, so we've developed a range of benefits to keep you happy.