Bid Manager - Security Solutions
4 days ago
Newton-le-Willows
Bid Manager - Security Division Turn Opportunities Into Wins. Shape the Future of Security. Location: Newton-le-Willows / Hybrid Working Competitive Salary + Benefits Kingdom Services Group £300m+ Revenue | 11,500+ Colleagues | 5,000+ Customer Sites At Kingdom, we're ambitious, growing and people-focused. We deliver award-winning Security, Cleaning, Recruitment and Training services across the UK and are recognised for providing exceptional service with care. As our Security Division continues to grow, we are looking for an experienced Bid Manager to play a critical role in securing new business and retaining key customer partnerships. This is not a bid administration role. This is an opportunity to own the tender process, influence strategy, challenge thinking, and directly contribute to winning major contracts across the security sector. Reporting to the Principal Sales Director, you will manage the full end-to-end tender process, leading multiple opportunities simultaneously and translating complex customer requirements into compelling, compliant and winning submissions. You will work alongside senior leaders, operational experts and subject matter specialists to create security solutions that stand out from the competition. If you're competitive, commercially minded, love writing winning responses and thrive under pressure, we'd love to hear from you. Managing the end-to-end TE20 tender process Leading bid planning, coordination and submission activities Writing, editing and strengthening high-scoring tender responses Working with operational teams to develop winning solutions Managing tender deadlines, governance and compliance requirements Supporting both retention and new business opportunities Delivering post-tender clarifications and presentations Maintaining bid libraries, case studies and knowledge banks Analysing feedback, scores and lessons learned to improve future success Supporting strategic growth across the Security Division Essential Experience Minimum 2-3 years' experience in Security Sector Bid Management Proven track record of producing successful tender submissions Experience managing multiple tenders and competing deadlines Strong understanding of security solutions and service delivery Experience working within a service-led organisation APMP Qualification or working towards certification The Skills That Separate Winners Outstanding Bid Writer You can transform complex information into clear, persuasive and customer-focused responses. Commercially Driven You understand how to position value, differentiate solutions and maximise scoring opportunities. Security Sector Knowledge You understand the realities of delivering security services and can build credible, deliverable solutions. Resilient & Accountable You remain calm under pressure, own your tenders from launch to submission and always deliver. Stakeholder Influencer You can confidently engage with Directors, Operational Leaders and Subject Matter Experts, challenging constructively when required. Continuous Improver You don't settle for "good enough". You constantly refine content, improve processes and learn from feedback. • Full UK right to work, • Five-year checkable employment history, • Minimum two professional references, • Credit check, • APMP certified (or actively studying), • Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Word, Excel and PowerPoint, • Experience using tender portals and bid management systems Be part of a growing national business with ambitious plans Work directly with senior leadership Influence major contract wins Join a values-driven organisation built on CARE Develop your career within a market-leading service provider Make a genuine impact on the future growth of the Security Division Kingdom is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. #J-18808-Ljbffr