Bid Manager

SB Recruitment; Leeds; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Free on-site parking

Pension scheme

On-site gym

Training and development

Mentoring programme

Job summary

SBFM in Leeds is seeking an experienced Bid Manager to join our Commercial team at the head office. You will manage the end-to-end bid process, crafting persuasive submissions that meet client needs and align with our growth plans.

Reporting to the Head of Bid Management, you will collaborate with Business Development, Operations and subject-matter experts to deliver high-quality responses, maintain content libraries, and support ongoing bid improvements.

Qualifications

• Bid management or bid writing experience in a service-led industry.
• Strong written communication with attention to detail.
• Proven project management and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Confident engaging with stakeholders across the business.
• Ability to tailor proposals to client priorities and requirements.
• Experience using procurement portals and managing tender submissions.
• Excellent IT skills including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Manage the bid process from opportunity through to submission.
• Ensure proposals are engaging, compliant and tailored to client needs.
• Monitor new tender opportunities and support bid/no-bid decisions.
• Coordinate with Business Development, Operations and SMEs to develop winning solutions.
• Write, edit and refine persuasive bid responses.
• Produce high-quality submission documents.
• Maintain bid content, templates, and knowledge libraries.
• Maintain stakeholder communication throughout the bid lifecycle.
• Contribute ideas to improve bid processes and win rates.

Skills

Bid management

Proposal writing

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

MS Office

Procurement portals

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Online research tools

Job description

Bid Manager

Salary: £50,000 + Commission

Location: Leeds Head Office

At SBFM, we're passionate about delivering exceptional service and creating opportunities for our people to thrive. As one of the UK's fastest-growing facilities management businesses, we're looking for an experienced Bid Manager to join our growing Commercial team.

Reporting to the Head of Bid Management, you'll play a key role in delivering high-quality, client-focused bids that support our ambitious growth plans. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys managing complex tenders, collaborating with colleagues across the business and producing compelling proposals that help us win new business.

What you'll be doing

Working closely with the Head of Bid Management and the wider Commercial team, you'll manage the bid process from opportunity through to submission, ensuring every proposal is engaging, compliant and tailored to each client's needs.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Monitoring new tender opportunities and supporting the Bid/No-Bid process.
• Managing the end-to-end bid process, ensuring projects are delivered on time and to a consistently high standard.
• Writing, editing and refining persuasive bid responses that clearly demonstrate our value proposition.
• Collaborating with Business Development, Operations and subject matter experts to develop winning solutions.
• Identifying client priorities and tailoring proposals to address their specific requirements.
• Producing high-quality submission documents that are compliant, professional and compelling.
• Supporting the ongoing development of bid content, templates and knowledge libraries.
• Maintaining excellent stakeholder communication throughout the bid lifecycle.
• Contributing ideas that continuously improve our bid processes, quality and win rates.

What we're looking for

We're looking for a highly organised and motivated Bid Manager with excellent writing skills and a passion for producing winning submissions.

You’ll ideally have:

• Experience in a Bid Manager or similar bid writing role, ideally within Facilities Management or another service-led industry.
• Excellent written communication skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong project management and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• The confidence to engage with stakeholders across all areas of the business.
• The ability to identify client drivers and develop tailored, persuasive bid responses.
• Experience using procurement portals and managing tender submissions.
• Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and online research tools.
• A proactive, collaborative approach and the ability to perform under pressure.

Why join SBFM?

At SBFM, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We believe in creating opportunities, encouraging innovation and recognising great performance.

In return, you’ll benefit from:

• £50,000 salary plus commission.
• 28 days holiday (including bank holidays).
• Free on-site parking.
• Modern Leeds Head Office with on-site gym.
• Pension scheme.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Internal mentoring programme to support your career progression.
• Regular company social events.
• Wellbeing initiatives and a supportive team culture.

Commitment to SBFM Values

• Be a Good Person

  We give people opportunities and embrace their inherent goodness. We are open minded and uphold integrity. We are respectful and considerate. We are kind and appreciative.

• Play as a Team

  Community and communication is everything. We remain inclusive within our company and with our clients. Together, we grow, retain, execute, and make an impact. We are one team.

• Think Differently

  We encourage a growth mindset, everything can be improved through effort. We love innovation and ideas. We are disruptors, and push boundaries for sustainable growth.

• Make an Impact

  It's all about the ultimate goal. We exceed expectations and deliver results at pace. We challenge the norm and step out of our comfort zone, because at our core, we are passionate and love to win.