Bid Manager / Proposal Manager in Leeds

The Bid Manager / Proposal Manager role in Leeds is a permanent position offering £55,000–£65,000 per annum.

This post involves taking full ownership of the tender lifecycle, from initial planning through to submission, for a specialist provider of contract cleaning services to the education sector.

Key responsibilities include coordinating, writing, and delivering high-quality proposals that secure new business.

The successful candidate will possess strong project management and persuasive writing skills, ensuring each submission aligns with client requirements.

This role directly supports the company’s strategic growth across the North of England and demands a proactive approach to managing multiple deadlines.

One of the UK’s leading specialist providers of contract cleaning services to the education sector, delivering high-quality services to Multi Academy Trusts, schools and colleges throughout the North of England are seeking a Bid Manager / Proposal Manager to join their team in Leeds.

Their continued growth has been built on exceptional service delivery, long-term client relationships and a commitment to operational excellence.

As they continue to expand you will play a pivotal role in securing new business opportunities and supporting the company’s long-term strategic growth.

• As the Bid Manager / Proposal Manager you will
• Take ownership of the entire tender process.
• Be responsible for planning, coordinating, writing and submitting high-quality tender responses that consistently achieve the highest possible evaluation scores.
• Manage the complete tender lifecycle from opportunity identification through to final submission.
• Review tender documentation and develop bid strategies that maximise scoring opportunities.
• Produce clear, persuasive and technically accurate tender responses tailored to each client.
• Prepare executive summaries, method statements, presentations and supporting documentation.
• Support client presentations, clarification meetings and post-tender interviews.

This is far more than a bid writing role.

You will become an integral member of the senior management team, working closely with operational, commercial and finance colleagues to develop compelling, compliant and commercially competitive submissions.

Requirements and experience

• Previous experience managing competitive tender submissions.
• Proven track record of producing successful, high-quality bids.
• Exceptional written communication and editing skills.
• Strong project management and organisational abilities.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent deadlines.
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills.
• Experience of commercial cleaning.
• Facilities Management.
• Education sector.
• Excellent communicator.
• Professional and confident.
• Highly organised.
• In return as Bid Manager / Proposal Manager you will receive
• Competitive salary of £55,000 – £65,000 depending on experience.
• Performance-related annual bonus.
• Pension scheme.
• Generous annual leave entitlement.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Opportunity to influence the future growth of a successful and ambitious company.

If you are an experienced Bid Manager who enjoys producing exceptional tender submissions and wants to play a key role in the future success of a growing business, we would be delighted to hear from you.

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