Bid Manager

SBFM; West Yorkshire; 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

Ongoing training and development

Internal mentoring programme

Regular company social events

Wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

SBFM is seeking an experienced Bid Manager to join our growing Commercial team in Leeds. You will manage the bid process from opportunity through to submission, producing compelling, compliant proposals that help us win new business and support ambitious growth.

You'll collaborate with the Head of Bid Management, Business Development and Operations to tailor responses, manage deadlines and maintain high-quality submission documents while developing our bid content and knowledge libraries.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Bid Manager or similar bid writing role, ideally within Facilities Management or another service-led industry.
• Excellent written communication skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• Strong project management and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Ability to engage with stakeholders across the business to tailor proposals.
• Experience using procurement portals and managing tender submissions.

Responsibilities

• Manage the bid process from opportunity through to submission, ensuring proposals are engaging, compliant and tailored to client needs.
• Write, edit and refine persuasive bid responses that demonstrate our value proposition.
• Collaborate with Business Development, Operations and SMEs to develop winning solutions.
• Identify client priorities and tailor proposals accordingly.
• Produce high-quality submission documents that are compliant and professional.

Skills

Bid writing

Excellent writing

Project management

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

MS Word

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Organised

Tools

Procurement portals

Tender submissions tools

MS Office

Job description

About The Role

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.

About You

About Us

Our Company is one of the UK’s leading and fastest growing soft FM service providers, offering the full range of professional cleaning services nationwide. We are transforming the commercial cleaning space, combining pioneering future-fit technology and innovation with an ambition to ensure that every colleague has progression opportunities through dynamic training, development, and access to education.