Bid Manager - Security Services

Palmer McCarthy; Greater London; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Healthcare

Additional perks

Job summary

A leading security services company seeks an experienced Bid Manager to oversee high-quality bid submissions. This hybrid role (4 days home-based, 1 day in London) offers autonomy and exposure to senior stakeholders. Responsibilities include managing the full bid lifecycle, ensuring compelling and compliant bid responses, and driving continuous improvement. Ideal candidates will have extensive bid management experience, strong communication skills, and an understanding of design principles. Competitive salary up to £60,000 plus excellent benefits await.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Bid Manager or Senior Bid Writer.
• Strong experience managing multiple bids simultaneously.
• Excellent written communication skills with strong attention to detail.
• Experience in design, layout, and visual presentation.
• Comfortable engaging and influencing senior stakeholders.
• Highly organised, self-sufficient, and confident working remotely.
• Proactive mindset with a passion for continuous improvement.
• Experience within the security industry or regulated environments.
• Knowledge of public sector procurement and framework bidding.
• Familiarity with bid portals and compliance-driven tenders.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end bid delivery across contracts and frameworks.
• Lead bid kick-off meetings and manage timelines.
• Write and edit high-quality bid responses aligned to client requirements.
• Ensure bids are visually polished and on-brand.
• Coordinate reviews and manage approvals for final submission.
• Maintain and develop bid libraries and case studies.
• Manage post-bid feedback sessions and continuous improvement.
• Ensure all submissions are compliant, accurate, and submitted on time.

Skills

Project management

Written communication

Attention to detail

Design skills

Stakeholder engagement

Tools

InDesign

PowerPoint

Canva

Job description

Security Services | Hybrid (4 days home-based, 1 day London office)
Salary: Up to £60,000 + Excellent Benefits

The Opportunity

We are partnering with a brand-leading UK security services company to recruit an experienced Bid Manager to take ownership of high-quality, high-value bid submissions across the business.

This is a highly visible role within a growing organisation, offering genuine autonomy, senior stakeholder exposure, and the chance to shape how bids are produced and presented. The position is predominantly home-based, with one day per week in a London-area office for collaboration and key meetings.

The Role

As Bid Manager, you will manage the full bid lifecycle from opportunity qualification through to submission and post-bid review. You’ll work closely with sales, operations, finance, and senior leadership to produce compelling, compliant, and visually engaging bid responses that reflect the strength of the brand.

This role will suit a Bid Manager who combines strong project management and writing skills with an eye for design, layout, and presentation quality.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and manage end-to-end bid delivery across security services contracts and frameworks
• Lead bid kick-off meetings and manage timelines, inputs, and stakeholder engagement
• Write, edit, and coordinate high-quality bid responses aligned to client requirements and evaluation criteria
• Ensure bids are visually polished and on-brand, using design skills to enhance readability and impact
• Coordinate reviews (pink/red/gold) and manage approvals through to final submission
• Maintain and develop bid libraries, case studies, and standard responses
• Manage post-bid feedback sessions, capturing lessons learned and continuous improvement
• Ensure all submissions are compliant, accurate, and submitted on time

About You

• Proven experience as a Bid Manager or Senior Bid Writer, ideally within security, facilities management, or another outsourced services environment
• Strong experience managing multiple bids simultaneously, with full cradle-to-grave ownership
• Excellent written communication skills with strong attention to detail
• Experience or confidence in design, layout, and visual presentation (e.g. InDesign, PowerPoint, Canva, or similar tools)
• Comfortable engaging and influencing senior internal stakeholders
• Highly organised, self-sufficient, and confident working remotely
• Proactive mindset with a passion for continuous improvement
• Experience within the security industry or regulated environments
• Knowledge of public sector procurement and framework bidding
• Familiarity with bid portals and compliance-driven tenders

Salary to £60,000

Excellent benefits package (pension, healthcare, and additional perks)

Hybrid working – 4 days from home, 1 day per week in a London-area office

Supportive, collaborative culture within a market-leading brand

Opportunity to play a key role in shaping bid quality and success

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