Bid Manager

Redline Group Ltd; Broxtowe; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Redline Group Ltd is seeking a skilled Bid Manager to join their team in Chilwell, Nottingham on a permanent basis. You will lead the bid lifecycle from qualification to submission, crafting compliant and compelling content while coordinating internal SMEs and stakeholders to meet deadlines.

The role requires strong experience in bid management, proposal development, and governance across multiple opportunities, with a focus on delivering high-quality bids within tight timelines.

Qualifications

• Experience managing full bid lifecycle from qualification through submission.
• Strong proposal writing and content development skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full bid lifecycle from opportunity qualification through to submission and contract handover.
• Produce high-quality, compliant and persuasive bid and proposal content.
• Coordinate internal stakeholders and SMEs to ensure accurate and timely bid submissions.
• Manage bid plans, timelines, compliance requirements and governance processes across multiple opportunities.
• Support commercial strategy, pricing activities and continuous improvement of bid processes and content.

Skills

Bid management

Proposal writing

Stakeholder management

Project management

Deadline driven

Education

Degree qualified or equivalent

Tools

CRM systems

Bid management tools

Job description

Our client, a leading independent Security Systems Integrator, is looking for a Bid Manager to join their team in Chilwell, Nottingham on a permanent basis.

This is an excellent opportunity to join an established security technology business, supporting the delivery of high-quality, compliant and commercially compelling bids across high-security, public space, transport and infrastructure projects throughout the UK and Ireland.

Key responsibilities of the Bid Manager job in Chilwell, Nottingham:

• Manage the full bid lifecycle from opportunity qualification through to submission and contract handover.
• Produce high-quality, compliant and persuasive bid and proposal content.
• Coordinate internal stakeholders and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to ensure accurate and timely bid submissions.
• Manage bid plans, timelines, compliance requirements and governance processes across multiple opportunities.
• Support commercial strategy, pricing activities and continuous improvement of bid processes and content.

Experience required for the Bid Manager job in Chilwell, Nottingham:

• Strong and proven Bid Management experience
• Experience managing the full bid lifecycle from qualification through to submission.
• Strong proposal writing and content development skills.
• Familiarity with CRM systems and bid management tools.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication and project management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent bids and work effectively to deadlines.

Desirable experience for the Bid Manager job in Chilwell, Nottingham:

• Knowledge of the electronic security, physical security or security systems integration sector.
• Sales and/or commercial training or experience.
• APMP accreditation or similar professional membership.
• Degree qualified or equivalent industry experience.