Bid Manager

OCS; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

OCS UK & Ireland is seeking a Bid Manager to develop knowledge across the group and build relationships with business leaders to support winning new business. You will manage bid activity from planning through submission and handover to operations, while researching potential clients and producing persuasive content.

You will consult with heads of business development on opportunities, co-ordinate tender document production, formatting and submission.

Qualifications

• Must have Right to Work in the UK
• To develop a deep knowledge of OCS Group UK, building both horizontal and vertical relationships with business leaders to facilitate successful bidding
• To manage bid activity on behalf of business development teams, including the facilitation of deal planning sessions, bid development, final bid document submission, bid award and handover to mobilisation
• Researching potential clients and developing an understanding of their requirements, create written content which is persuasive and informative
• To consult with respective heads of business development on opportunities, co-ordinate tender document production, formatting and submission

Responsibilities

• Develop bid strategy and manage bid activity from start to finish
• Facilitate bid/no bid sessions and kick-off meetings
• Prepare and submit final bid documents
• Research potential clients and tailor solutions to their requirements
• Create persuasive written content for proposals

Job description

About The Role:

• To develop a deep knowledge of OCS across the group, building horizontal and vertical relationships with business leaders to facilitate and support the winning of new business
• To program and manage bid activity, including the facilitation of kick-off meetings, solution development, final bid document submission, bid award and (if appropriate) handover to operations
• Researching potential clients and developing an understanding of their requirements to support the development of the solution
• Organising and facilitating bid/no bid sessions, bid kick-off and solution meetings with the primary sales lead, commercial analysts, supply chain partners and other bid contributors
• Create written content which is persuasive and informative

The ideal candidate should meet the following criteria:

• Must have Right to Work in the UK
• To develop a deep knowledge of OCS Group UK, building both horizontal and vertical relationships with business leaders to facilitate successful bidding
• To manage bid activity on behalf of business development teams, including the facilitation of deal planning sessions, bid development, final bid document submission, bid award and (if appropriate) handover to mobilisation
• Researching potential clients and developing an understanding of their requirements, create written content which is persuasive and informative
• To consult with respective heads of business development on opportunities, co-ordinate tender document production, formatting and submission

About The Company:

OCS UK & Ireland is a leading facilities management company with 50,000+ colleagues and a turnover in excess of £2bn. We deliver innovative, award-winning services within facilities management, hard services, cleaning, security and catering.

Our mission is to make people and places the best they can be for our colleagues, customers and the communities we serve. Our commitment to doing business the right way is rooted in our TRUE values -Trust, Respect, Unity, and Empowerment.

Why Work for OCS?

Award-Winning Employer: Ranked 36th on Glassdoor’s Best Companies to Work For 2025 — we value and motivate our people.

Digital Learning: The OCS Academy offers digital courses and resources to help you build skills and grow your career.

Retail Perks: With our Hapi app, you can gain access to exclusive discounts, rewards and wellbeing resources.

Professional Growth: 600+ live learners across UK&I — Empowering colleagues with further development and qualifications!

Flexible Pay: Access a portion of earned wages before payday with our Wagestream App! (Contract Specific)

We are an equal opportunities employer and rely on a diverse workforce with a broad range of knowledge, skills, and backgrounds to deliver our goals. We offer an inclusive and welcoming environment and actively encourage applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or age.