At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage high-value bids and create compelling proposals for prestigious clients.
- Company: Join a leading corporate security provider with a dynamic team.
- Benefits: Up to £70,000 salary, hybrid working, and a strong benefits package.
- Other info: Great career progression opportunities in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on major contracts while enjoying flexible work arrangements.
- Qualifications: Proven bid management experience and excellent writing skills required.
The predicted salary is between 51750 - 63250 £ per year.
City of London (Hybrid: 1 Day in the Office | 4 Days from Home)
Salary: Up to £70,000 + Generous Benefits Package
Join One of the UK's Leading Corporate Security Providers
Are you an experienced Bid Manager with a passion for winning business and delivering exceptional proposals? Our client, a market-leading corporate security organisation, is looking for a talented Bid Manager to join its fast-paced Business Development team. Reporting to the Head of Bids you'll take ownership of high-value bids, helping secure major contracts with some of the UK's most prestigious organisations. This is an outstanding opportunity to join a growing business where your work will directly influence future success while enjoying the flexibility of hybrid working and an excellent benefits package.
The Role- Bid Manager
- You'll manage the entire bid lifecycle, from opportunity qualification through to submission, ensuring every proposal is compelling, compliant and commercially competitive.
- Working closely with Sales, Operations, Finance, HR and Subject Matter Experts, you'll create winning tender responses that showcase innovation, operational excellence and customer value.
Key Responsibilities- Bid Manager
- Manage the end-to-end bid process for PQQs, ITTs, RFPs and framework submissions.
- Coordinate bid planning meetings and manage submission programmes.
- Write, edit and produce high-quality, persuasive bid responses.
- Collaborate with Business Development, Operations, HR, Finance and Compliance teams.
- Ensure all submissions are compliant, accurate and submitted on time.
- Develop and maintain the bid library, case studies and supporting documentation.
- Analyse bid feedback to continually improve future submissions.
- Support presentations, client interviews and clarification meetings where required.
- Monitor tender portals and identify new opportunities with the sales team.
About You
You'll be an organised, commercially minded Bid Manager who thrives in a deadline-driven environment and enjoys managing multiple projects simultaneously.
Essential Experience
- Proven experience managing bids from qualification through to submission.
- Excellent bid writing and editing skills.
- Experience within the security, facilities management or outsourced services sectors.
- Strong project management and organisational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple bids simultaneously.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality work.
Desirable
- APMP qualification.
- Experience using tender portals and bid management software.
- Knowledge of the corporate security industry.
- Experience supporting client presentations and interviews.
What's on Offer?
- Salary up to £70,000
- Hybrid working (1 day per week in the City of London office, 4 days from home)
- Strong benefits package
- Genuine career progression with a market-leading organisation
- Collaborative, supportive and high-performing Business Development team
- Opportunity to work on prestigious, high-value contracts across the UK
If you're looking to take your bid management career to the next level with a recognised leader in the corporate security sector, we'd love to hear from you.
Senior Bid Manager employer: Palmer McCarthy Recruitment
As an HSEQ Manager with our client, you will join a dynamic and supportive team dedicated to fostering a culture of safety and excellence. The company prioritises employee growth through continuous training and development opportunities, ensuring that you can advance your career while making a meaningful impact on health, safety, quality, and environmental standards. Located in a vibrant area, the organisation offers a collaborative work environment where your contributions are valued and recognised.
Contact Details:
Palmer McCarthy Recruitment Recruitment Team
