BID MANAGER
East Midlands (hybrid) – ideally based in or around the Nottingham area.
cGBP50k + generous benefits.
Our client is a market leader in the Security Systems Integration sector, with almost 50 years’ experience delivering security solutions for high-security, public space, transport, and infrastructure projects throughout the UK and Ireland.
They are now seeking to recruit an experienced and proactive Bid Manager to be responsible for the management and coordination of the end‑to‑end bid cycle, ensuring effective delivery of high‑quality, compliant, compelling and strategically aligned proposals. Working closely with the Head of Commercial and Bids based in Nottingham, the role will support the pursuit of opportunities that align with an ambitious growth plan, providing structured process management and robust governance throughout each bidding activity.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead, coordinate and manage the full end‑to‑end bid cycle from opportunity qualification through to submission, presentation, negotiation support, and contract handover, maintaining overall ownership of the bid process encompassing structure, compliance, quality and delivery.
* Develop and deliver clear bid plans, schedules, responsibilities, governance stages and milestone reviews to ensure timely delivery, along with high‑quality content and collateral generation, editing and content structuring to ensure clarity, coherence and impact.
* Coordinate the activities of Subject Matter Experts to gather technical, operational, commercial and value‑based content and develop and maintain detailed bid project plans, risk logs, compliance matrices, action trackers and lessons‑learnt logs.
* Act as the central point of coordination for all stakeholders involved in the bid and engage with internal teams at all levels.
* Manage clarification questions, customer communications and support the sales team during presentations, solution demonstrations or evaluation phases while ensuring that all proposals comply with customer instructions, regulatory requirements and internal quality standards.
* Provide regular reporting to the Head of Commercial and Bids on bid status, risks, resource requirements, conversions, success rates and outcomes.
Qualifications
* Degree level or above or QBE, with demonstrable experience in line management gained in an electronic and physical security integration environment.
* At least 5 years of previous experience of successful bid management, with Sales/Commercial training advantageous.
* Proficient in the MS suite of packages as well as with bid management tools and CRM systems, with APMP or similar accreditation/membership proving beneficial.
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