Bid Manager

Ground Control; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading grounds maintenance provider in the UK seeks a skilled bid professional to manage the bid lifecycle and develop high-quality proposals. Strong writing and project management skills are essential. The role includes mentoring and collaborating with senior stakeholders. The company offers competitive benefits, including a bonus scheme, pension, free flu jabs, and gym memberships.

Benefits

23 days holiday, increasing with service

Yearly bonus scheme

Robust pension scheme

Free Flu Jabs

Subsidised gym memberships

Employee Recognition Scheme

Qualifications

• Proven success managing complex, high-value bids and proposals.
• Strong writing and communication skills.
• Excellent project management skills with multiple bids.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full bid lifecycle from opportunity to submission.
• Lead bid strategy development and coordinate input from teams.
• Write and review persuasive responses.

Skills

Project management

Writing and communication

Bid strategy development

Mentoring

Stakeholder collaboration

Tools

Microsoft Office

Bid management tools

Job description

Responsibilities

• Manage the full bid lifecycle from opportunity to submission, ensuring compliant, high-quality, and timely proposals.
• Lead bid strategy development and coordinate input from technical, commercial, and operational teams.
• Write and review persuasive responses that clearly communicate Ground Control's value and expertise.
• Mentor and support Bid Writers, developing team capability and maintaining high-quality outputs.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders across the business to align content, insight, and strategy.
• Oversee post-bid reviews and continuous improvement to strengthen future submissions.
• Stay informed about market trends and competitors to shape winning strategies.

Qualifications

• Proven success managing complex, high-value bids and proposals.
• Strong writing and communication skills - able to craft clear, compelling responses.
• Excellent project management skills with the ability to manage multiple bids to tight deadlines.
• Experience mentoring and leading bid teams.
• Confidence collaborating with senior stakeholders across disciplines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and bid management tools.

If you're a skilled bid professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in producing standout proposals - we'd love to hear from you.

At Ground Control, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to thrive. We believe that diversity drives innovation and success, and we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate based on sex, age, disability, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. We actively support and promote an inclusive culture, ensuring fair and equitable treatment throughout the recruitment process and beyond.

Competitive Package

• 23 days holiday, Increasing with length of service + bank holidays
• Yearly bonus scheme & Share options
• Robust pension scheme
• Medigold employee support
• Free Flu Jabs
• Online private GP Service
• Free or subsidised national gym memberships
• Employee Recognition Scheme
• 2 personal choice volunteering days

Ground Control is a UK-based grounds maintenance company powered by the latest technology. Since launching in 1973, Ground Control has grown rapidly and now provides full national coverage for our customers across the UK and Ireland. We deliver a range of services, including grounds maintenance, winter gritting, landscape construction, design, arboriculture, electric vehicle charging point installation to more than 50,000 commercial properties across the UK.