Bid Manager

Job DescriptionBid Manager Reportsto: Commercial DirectorDepartment: Sales RoleSummary TheBid Manager is responsible for managing and producing high-quality, winningbids across the UK Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) and Commercialsectors. This role requires a strong technical understanding of security,systems integration, and technology solutions, combined with proven experiencein delivering successful framework and competitive tenders. The individual willplay a critical role in supporting company growth by leading the bid processend-to-end, with a particular focus on CCS frameworks and government, utilities,commercial and regulated environments. KeyResponsibilities BidManagement & Delivery: · Lead and manage thefull bid lifecycle, including PQQ, SQ, ITT, and BAFO submissions.· Plan, coordinate, anddeliver high-quality, compliant, and compelling bid responses.· Manage bid timelines,stakeholders, and governance processes (including review stages).· Ensure allsubmissions are aligned with client requirements and evaluation criteria. BidWriting & Content Development: · Write clear, concise,and compelling responses tailored to customer requirements.· Translate technicalsolutions into customer-focused value propositions.· Develop and maintaina high-quality content library for reuse across bids.· Ensure consistency,accuracy, and quality across all written submissions. Framework& Public Sector Expertise: · Lead and support bidsinto CCS and other UK frameworks.· Demonstrate strongunderstanding of public sector procurement processes.· Support frameworkonboarding and compliance requirements.· Align responses togovernment standards, policies, and expectations. Technical& Sector Alignment: · Work closely with Technical,Engineering, and Sales teams to develop robust solutions.· Demonstrate strongunderstanding of security systems, integration, and technology services.· Apply sectorknowledge across CNI markets including Utilities, Energy, Transport, and Government.· Ensure solutions meetregulatory, compliance, and security requirements. StakeholderManagement: · Coordinate internalstakeholders across Sales, Operations, Finance, and Leadership.· Engage with partnersand subcontractors were required for bid responses.· Support bid/no-biddecisions and capture planning activitiesPerformance& Governance: · Contribute toimproving bid processes, tools, and win rates.· Track bidperformance, lessons learned, and continuous improvement initiatives.· Ensure compliancewith company governance standards and client requirements. ExperienceRequired Musthave: · Proven experience inbid management and / or bid writing within the UK market.· Strong track recordof winning bids within CCS frameworks and public sector environments.· Experience workingacross CNI sectors such as Government, Utilities, Defence, or Transport.· Strong technicalunderstanding of security, systems integration, or technology solutions.· Excellent (written) communicationand organisational skills.· Ability to managemultiple bids and deadlines simultaneously.· Computer literate.· Knowledge of the Securityindustry preferable.· Highly energetic andresults-oriented.· Strong team playerand communicator with an ability to work under pressure in a structuredenvironment.· Conversant withproducts / systems and solutions provided by the company (relevant to vertical marketsand their value propositions).· Demonstrated abilityto influence others.· Ability to workindependently.· Strong analyticalskills (necessary to resolve problems / look for solutions).· Strong financialanalytical skills.· Strong ability tofacilitate a collaborative working environment for customers and team members.· Driven and self-motivated. Preferred: · Experience working ina systems integrator or security solutions environment.· Strong knowledge ofUK procurement frameworks and tendering processes.· Detail-oriented witha high standard for quality and compliance.· Collaborative mindsetwith the ability to influence across teams.· Alignment with thecompany’s values-driven, service-led culture. EducationRequirements · Bachelor’s degree ina relevant field such as:- Business,Marketing, or Communications- Engineeringor Technical Discipline- Security/ Risk Management / IT· Professionalcertifications (highly desirable but not essential):- APMP(Association of Proposal Management Professionals) certification- Prince2or equivalent project management qualification- Membershipof a relevant professional body (e.g. APMP UK)· Additional desirabletraining:- Understandingof UK public sector procurement processes (e.g. CCS frameworks)- Security-relatedqualifications (e.g. CPP, PSP, or equivalent)- Technicalcertifications aligned to security systems or IT infrastructure (beneficial) Certifications& Licences · Industry-specificcertifications a plus; must have valid driver’s licence with a clean drivingrecord. PhysicalDemands Whileperforming the duties of this job, the colleague is frequently required to sit,stand, walk, talk or hear and will use hands to finger, handle, or touchobjects or controls. On occasion, the colleague may be required to climb and workin high places, stoop, bend or reach above the shoulders. Specificvision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision,colour vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjustfocus. AdditionalInformation Thisrole is a hybrid working role where the successful candidate will be expectedto attend our client’s London office 1 day per week. Ourclient is a global, service-based systems integrator focused on deliveringoutcomes through trust, expertise, and collaboration. The role offers theopportunity to play a key part in securing strategic contracts and frameworks,supporting the growth of the company within the UK’s most critical andregulated sectors. Theabove statements reflect the general details necessary to describe the principalfunctions of the occupation described and shall not be construed as a detaileddescription of all the work requirements that may be inherent in theoccupation.Job InformationDate Opened 30/03/2026 Job Type Full time Industry Security and Surveillance Salary Flexible DOE City London (1 day per week) Province - Country United Kingdom Postal Code -