Job Description:

Bid Manager

Our client is an Independent Security Systems Integrator with over 40 years of experience delivering security solutions across high-security, transport, public space and critical infrastructure environments throughout the UK and Ireland.

The Role

Reporting to the Head of Commercial and Bids, the Bid Manager will lead and coordinate the end-to-end bid process, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, compliant and commercially robust proposals.

Working closely with Sales, Commercial, Technical, Operations and Finance teams, you will manage multiple opportunities simultaneously, driving bid governance, coordinating stakeholder input and developing compelling submissions that support business growth.

Key Responsibilities

Bid Management

• Manage the full bid lifecycle from qualification through to submission, negotiation support and contract handover.

• Develop bid plans, schedules and governance reviews to ensure successful delivery.

• Maintain ownership of bid quality, compliance and submission deadlines.

Proposal Development

• Create compelling proposal content, win themes and customer-focused value propositions.

• Coordinate technical, operational and commercial inputs from Subject Matter Experts.

• Translate complex information into clear, persuasive and evaluable submissions.

• Ensure proposals are professionally presented and aligned with customer requirements.

Stakeholder & Team Coordination

• Act as the central point of contact throughout the bid process.

• Facilitate bid kick-off meetings, reviews and progress updates.

• Coordinate SMEs, commercial teams, operational leads and external partners to ensure timely contributions.

Governance & Commercial Support

• Maintain compliance with ITTs, RFPs, RFQs, SQs and PQQs.

• Support pricing development, risk management and commercial reviews.

• Manage bid documentation, risk logs, action trackers and lessons learned activities.

Reporting & Continuous Improvement

• Provide regular updates on bid progress, risks and resource requirements.

• Maintain bid libraries, templates, case studies and supporting content.

• Support the continuous improvement of bid processes and governance.

Skills & Experience

• Minimum 5 years' bid management experience.

• Proven experience managing multiple bids within complex technical or service environments.

• Excellent proposal writing, editing and communication skills.

• Strong organisational and project management capability.

• Ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.

• Experience working with CRM systems and Microsoft Office.

• APMP qualification or equivalent desirable.

• Knowledge of the electronic or physical security industry desirable.

Personal Attributes

• Highly organised with strong attention to detail.

• Commercially aware and customer focused.

• Able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

• Collaborative, proactive and solution driven.

• Committed to continuous improvement and professional development.

Eligibility

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available for this position.

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