About The Role:OCS UK & Ireland is a leading facilities management company with 50,000+ colleagues and a turnover in excess of 2bn. We deliver innovative, award-winning services within facilities management, hard services, cleaning, security and catering.Our mission is to make people and places the best they can be for our colleagues, customers and the communities we serve. Our commitment to doing business the right way is rooted in our TRUE values - Trust, Respect, Unity, and Empowerment.Why Work for OCS?Award-Winning Employer: Ranked 36th on Glassdoor’s Best Companies to Work For 2025 — we value and motivate our people.Digital Learning: The OCS Academy offers digital courses and resources to help you build skills and grow your career. Retail Perks With our Hapi app, you can gain access to exclusive discounts, rewards and wellbeing resources.Professional Growth: 600+ live learners across UK&I — Empowering colleagues with further development and qualifications!Flexible Pay: Access a portion of earned wages before payday with our Wagestream App! (Contract Specific)About The Company:Days of Working: Monday to Friday Reporting to the Head of Bid Solutions and liaising with the wider Business Development Team, focussing on developing robust, innovative and deliverable FM solutions that support OCS Private Sector bids, improve competitiveness, and help convert pipeline into profitable growth.Initially focused primarily on ‘Soft Services’, there is also the opportunity to expand knowledge and skills and develop wider TFM solutioning aptitude in Hard Services.Key elements of the role include:Solutions and pricing of FM/TFM bids for OCS Private SectorSupply chain pricing and procurement Resource modelling and building bid specific solution models Data collation and bid analytics Liaison with SME’s and Operational teams Equipment and technology sourcing and research Internal benchmarkingIndustry researchOutcomes achieved:Developing commercially competitive and operationally deliverable solutionsEnsuring bid models are robust, evidence-based and benchmarkedSupporting win themes through innovation, productivity and data-led service designSkills:Knowledge of FM Services / FM IndustrySome understanding of soft services pricing and procurement Supply chain pricing / third party procurement Good people skills, the ability to influence and working with multiple stakeholders within the business Attention to detail and commitment to continuous improvement Analytical thinkingAbility to provide innovative ideas and creative thinkingResearch skills Strong IT Skills, predominantly Excel and Power BIHow to Apply:If you are interested in joining a business that encourages professional development, career progression and the chance to work with inspirational people then please click apply and register your interest! You can also sign up to our job alerts when registering which will notify you when other suitable vacancies are available.We are an equal opportunities employer and rely on a diverse workforce with a broad range of knowledge, skills, and backgrounds to deliver our goals. We offer an inclusive and welcoming environment and actively encourage applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or age.Vacancy ID64025All LocationsUnited Kingdom, IpswichAll Locations is a required fieldAdvertising SalaryCompetitive Business UnitCorporate / Central SupportHours Per Week37.5Working Days Per Week (e.g. Monday - Friday)Not SpecifiedWorking DaysMonday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, FridayWorking Days is a required fieldIs a Driving License Required?Driving licence required
Bid Solutions Manager in Ipswich employer: OCS Group
OCS UK & Ireland is an award-winning employer that prioritises the growth and wellbeing of its employees, offering extensive training and development opportunities through the OCS Academy. Located in Hammersmith, our team enjoys a supportive work culture that values trust, respect, unity, and empowerment, alongside benefits such as flexible pay options and access to exclusive retail discounts. Join us to be part of a diverse workforce dedicated to making a positive impact in facilities management.
