Job Title: Bid Manager / Bid Writer
Location: Huddersfield (with some UK travel)
Salary: £50,000 – £55,000 per annum
Department: Business Development / Sales
Reporting to: Head of Bids
About the Company
We are one of the UK’s largest privately owned independent security companies, delivering innovative and technologically advanced solutions across both public and private sectors nationwide.
Our turnkey services include the design, installation and maintenance of fully compliant solutions across:
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Fire & Life Safety Systems
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CCTV (including town centre, estate-based and control room solutions)
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Access Control & Door Entry Systems
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Intruder Alarms & Warden Call
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Integrated Security & IT Infrastructure
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Electrical Services
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Networks & IP Convergence
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Associated building and carpentry works
This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing, forward-thinking organisation where bids play a critical role in continued success.
The Role
We are seeking an experienced Bid Manager / Bid Writer to join our Business Development team, based from our Huddersfield office. This is a key role responsible for managing and delivering high-quality SQs, PQQs and tender submissions that support both new business growth and existing client retention.
You will lead bids end-to-end, working closely with Directors, Sales teams, Estimators and subject matter experts to produce compelling, compliant and commercially strong submissions.
Key Responsibilities
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Manage and produce high-quality PQQ, SQ and tender submissions from expression of interest through to final submission
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Write, edit and proofread bid content, coordinating input from Sales, Finance, Estimating and Technical teams
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Act as the main point of contact for tender clarifications with clients
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Manage internal deadlines and contributions to ensure timely, high-quality submissions
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Maintain and update a rolling Tender Log and central tender register (won/lost analysis)
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Maintain framework and accreditation documentation, including Social Value commitments and levy fees
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Complete customer questionnaires and compliance documentation
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Log opportunities and activity within the CRM system
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Monitor portals and tender platforms (e.g. Tracker, Tenders Direct) for new opportunities
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Maintain and develop a central library of bid templates and standard responses
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Ensure all submissions are fully compliant with company policies and commercial requirements
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Attend bid kick-off meetings, solution meetings and weekly review meetings as required
Skills & Experience Required
Essential:
Proven experience in a Bid Manager or Bid Writer role
Strong track record of writing and securing successful tenders (£250k – £5m+)
Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
Strong understanding of public and private sector procurement processes
Experience covering areas such as Social Value, Quality, Environmental, KPIs and Contract Management
Exceptional attention to detail and proofreading ability
Ability to manage multiple bids under pressure and tight deadlines
High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office and bid portals
Desirable:
Degree-level qualification or equivalent experience
Project management qualification or experience
ITC or relevant professional qualification
Personal Attributes
Highly organised and solution-focused
Confident working independently and leading bids
Collaborative team player able to influence stakeholders at all levels
Professional, credible and commercially aware