Bid manager

Role: Bid Manager

Salary: Up to £50k plus benefits

Job Status: Full Time/ Permanent

Location: Fully Remote (UK-based). Winning contracts across the North West, North East & Scotland

Vacancy Reference: VR/05446

Role Description:

Our client is a leading facilities management organisation experiencing continued growth and is seeking an experienced Bid Manager to join their team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled bid professional with experience within the cleaning and facilities management sector to take ownership of a varied portfolio of tenders and play a key role in securing new business opportunities.

The role offers full remote working, providing the flexibility to manage bids across contracts throughout the North West, North East, and Scotland, while working closely with operational teams and senior stakeholders to develop compelling, high-quality submissions.

The Role:

As Bid Manager, you will be responsible for managing the complete bid lifecycle, from initial qualification through to final tender submission. You will develop persuasive, compliant, and commercially focused responses that showcase the organisation’s capabilities and secure new opportunities.

They are looking for a Bid Manager or Bid Writer with a strong understanding of the tender process and a proven track record of producing successful submissions within the cleaning or facilities management industry. You will be highly organised, commercially aware, and confident managing multiple deadlines and stakeholder relationships, with excellent written communication skills and the ability to transform complex information into clear, compelling, and engaging tender responses that support business growth. Cleaning bidding experience is preferred.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the end-to-end bid process, including Selection Questionnaires, PQQs, and Invitation to Tender submissions.
• Prepare bid reports summarising key opportunity details, risks, requirements, and recommendations.
• Lead bid kick-off meetings and coordinate all stakeholders involved in the submission process.
• Develop clear win themes, key messages, and unique selling propositions.
• Carry out market research, competitor analysis, and local intelligence to strengthen bid strategies.
• Review contract terms and conditions, identifying potential risks or commercial concerns.
• Project manage internal contributors, ensuring responsibilities, deadlines, and expectations are clearly communicated.
• Draft high-quality, bespoke tender responses using operational knowledge, previous submissions, research, and company information.
• Work with internal departments to gather accurate and relevant information for submissions.
• Ensure all bid documentation is clear, compelling, compliant, and aligned with client requirements.
• Manage and maintain the bid library to support future opportunities.
• Proofread and quality-check all tender documentation before submission.
• Coordinate internal reviews and approvals with key stakeholders.
• Ensure all bids are submitted ahead of client deadlines.
• Obtain client feedback following successful and unsuccessful tenders and use insight to improve future submissions.
• Maintain awareness of best practice, standards, and accreditations within the cleaning and facilities management sector.

Experience & Skills Required:

• Proven experience managing bids and tenders from start to finish.
• Experience writing tenders specifically within the cleaning, FM, or soft services sector.
• Strong understanding of client requirements, specifications, and procurement processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building abilities.
• Exceptional attention to detail with a methodical approach to work.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver under pressure.
• Strong project management skills.
• Commercial awareness and ability to identify opportunities to strengthen submissions.
• Excellent IT skills and confidence using Microsoft Office and bid management systems.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with wider teams.
• Willingness to travel occasionally within the UK when required.

Why Apply?

• Competitive salary of up to £50,000
• Fully remote working opportunity
• Opportunity to play a key role in business growth and winning new contracts
• Work with an established and growing facilities management organisation
• Lead end-to-end bid processes with visibility across the business
• Make a direct impact through the development of winning tender submission