Location: Chilwell, Nottinghamshire.
Position: Bid Manager (Full‑time).
Salary: Competitive DOE.
About Us
Ocular is an Independent Security Systems Integrator with over four decades of experience delivering security solutions for high‑security, public‑space, transport, and infrastructure projects across the UK and Ireland. We build long‑lasting customer relationships by providing exceptional service every step of the way.
Job Description
The Bid Manager will manage and coordinate the end‑to‑end bid cycle, ensuring the delivery of high‑quality, compliant, and strategically aligned proposals. Working closely with the Head of Commercial and Bids, the role will support the pursuit of opportunities that align with our ambitious growth plan, providing structured process management and robust governance throughout each bidding activity. The Bid Manager will develop compelling content, lead stakeholder engagement, coordinate SMEs, and employ disciplined bid cycle management to maintain control of timelines and deliverables.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead, coordinate, and manage the full bid cycle from opportunity qualification to contract handover.
* Maintain ownership of bid process, structure, compliance, quality, and delivery.
* Develop and communicate clear bid plans, schedules, responsibilities, governance stages, and milestone reviews.
* Develop, edit, and structure high‑quality content and collateral.
* Produce win themes and value propositions that differentiate Ocular.
* Ensure visual and formatting standards of proposals are professional and consistent.
* Coordinate SMEs to gather technical, operational, commercial, and value‑based content.
* Translate complex SME information into clear, compelling proposal content.
* Develop detailed bid project plans, risk logs, compliance matrices, action trackers, and lessons‑learnt logs.
* Monitor progress, identify and address issues early, and adapt plans to meet deadlines.
* Oversee capacity, resource allocation, and prioritisation across concurrent bids.
* Act as the central coordinator for all bid stakeholders, ensuring seamless communication.
* Engage with operational, technical, commercial, legal, HR, cyber/security, and compliance teams for accurate inputs.
* Facilitate solution workshops, storyboarding, and win‑theme creation activities.
* Lead bid kickoff sessions, progress meetings, and final review sessions.
* Manage clarification questions, customer communications, and support sales during presentations and demos.
* Implement bid governance processes to ensure transparency and consistency.
* Ensure proposals comply with customer instructions, regulatory requirements, and internal quality standards.
* Coordinate with commercial and finance teams for pricing development, risk identifications, and value assessment.
* Capture lessons learned and contribute to continuous improvement of bid function.
* Provide regular reporting on bid status, risks, resources, and conversions.
* Maintain confidentiality, integrity, and security of sensitive bid documentation.
Qualifications
* Degree level education or suitable experience.
* Experience in line management.
* Knowledge of the electronic and physical security integration industry.
* Minimum 5 years proven bid management experience.
* Sales / Commercial training or experience (desirable).
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.
* Familiarity with bid management tools.
* Familiarity with CRM systems.
* APMP or similar accreditation/membership beneficial.
What We Offer
* Remote & Hybrid Working Supported
* Flexible Working, Around Core Hours
* Health & Wellbeing Programme
* Life Assurance (4 x Annual Salary)
* 5% Matched Pension Scheme
* Carry Over Holidays (Up to 5)
* Reward & Recognition Programme
* Long Service Rewards
Learning & Development
Our focus is on providing a comprehensive framework for development that goes beyond training courses and qualifications. It includes coaching, mentoring, and recognition to help each employee reach their full potential and have a job well done.
Company Values
* We Are Human – We look at business in terms of people: our colleagues, our customers, and above all the people we keep safe.
* We Are Enterprising – We are creative, innovative, and relentlessly find the right outcome.
* We Are Customer‑Driven – We are committed to our customers; their needs guide everything we do.
* We Are Honourable – We do what we say we will do, and we do the right thing.
Our Commitment to Equality and Diversity
Synectics plc and its subsidiaries are committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment, including recruitment, selection, training, development, and promotion. Policies ensure equal treatment regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy, maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
Eligibility for Employment in the UK
Successful applicants must produce verification of their eligibility to live and work in the UK before the employment start date. Employment cannot commence until this verification is received by Ocular.
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Sales and Business Development
Industries
Security and Investigations
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