Bid Manager – Security DivisionTurn Opportunities Into Wins. Shape the Future of Security.Location: Newton-le-Willows / Hybrid WorkingCompetitive Salary + BenefitsKingdom 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.
The Opportunity
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.
What You’ll Be Doing
Managing the end-to-end TE20 tender processLeading bid planning, coordination and submission activitiesWriting, editing and strengthening high-scoring tender responsesWorking with operational teams to develop winning solutionsManaging tender deadlines, governance and compliance requirementsSupporting both retention and new business opportunitiesDelivering post-tender clarifications and presentationsMaintaining bid libraries, case studies and knowledge banksAnalysing feedback, scores and lessons learned to improve future successSupporting strategic growth across the Security Division
What We’re Looking For
Essential ExperienceMinimum 2-3 years’ experience in Security Sector Bid ManagementProven track record of producing successful tender submissionsExperience managing multiple tenders and competing deadlinesStrong understanding of security solutions and service deliveryExperience working within a service-led organisationAPMP Qualification or working towards certification
The Skills That Separate WinnersOutstanding Bid WriterYou can transform complex information into clear, persuasive and customer-focused responses.Commercially DrivenYou understand how to position value, differentiate solutions and maximise scoring opportunities.Security Sector KnowledgeYou understand the realities of delivering security services and can build credible, deliverable solutions.Resilient & AccountableYou remain calm under pressure, own your tenders from launch to submission and always deliver.Stakeholder InfluencerYou can confidently engage with Directors, Operational Leaders and Subject Matter Experts, challenging constructively when required.Continuous ImproverYou don’t settle for “good enough”. You constantly refine content, improve processes and learn from feedback.
Essential Requirements
- 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
Why Join Kingdom?
Be part of a growing national business with ambitious plansWork directly with senior leadershipInfluence major contract winsJoin a values-driven organisation built on CAREDevelop your career within a market-leading service providerMake 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.
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