Bid Manager – Cyber Security Consultancy
Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for winning bids and driving business growth? I am looking for an experienced Bid Manager to lead my clients tendering efforts across public and private sectors.
This is a full-time, remote with some office travel, offering the opportunity to make a significant impact in a fast-growing cybersecurity consultancy.
Key Responsibilities
* Own the full bid lifecycle: from identifying opportunities to submission, negotiation, and contract finalisation.
* Proactively source and qualify tender opportunities aligned with our growth strategy.
* Manage relationships with procurement portals and frameworks (e.g., G-Cloud, CCS).
* Collaborate with technical teams to ensure proposals are accurate, competitive, and customer-focused.
* Craft compelling, high-quality proposals that clearly communicate our value proposition.
* Maintain compliance across procurement platforms and frameworks.
* Ensure internal bid governance is followed.
* Monitor and report on bid performance to support continuous improvement.
Core Requirements
* APMP Certification
* Proven success in senior bid management or sales leadership roles within IT services; cybersecurity experience is a strong advantage.
* Ability to develop and execute winning bid strategies in a fast-paced environment.
* Experience managing bid pipelines and reporting to senior stakeholders.
* Knowledge of cybersecurity services (e.g., Pen Testing, Risk Management, MSSP solutions) is highly desirable.
* Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
* Proficiency in CRM and bid management tools.
* A strong professional network in IT or cybersecurity is a plus.
Why Join Us?
This is your chance to shape the future of our business development strategy. You’ll lead a talented team, win high-impact bids, and help grow our market presence in one of the most dynamic industries today.
Benefits & Compensation
* Up to £70,000 + performance-based bonus
* Salary sacrifice pension scheme
* Private medical insurance
* Death in service benefit
* Buy/sell holiday scheme
* Paid birthday leave
* 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
* Employee recognition programmes
* Cycle to work scheme
* Employee assistance programme
* Workplace nursery scheme
* Discounted will writing
* Performance-related bonus