Bid Manager

SBFM is a leading provider of soft facilities management services. We believe that there is a better way to deliver commercial cleaning and facilities management and are reimagining what is possible. We place innovation, technology and people at the core of our solutions, and make bespoke service offers for each client which meet their unique needs. Embracing this philosophy, we continue to disrupt the market and deliver commercially efficient, high-quality, and sustainable solutions for our clients.

Due to our continued growth, we are seeking an experienced Bid Manager to join our highly successful bid team. The Bid Manager will manage the bid cycle from opportunity identification, to submission, creating bespoke content for each client which directly meets their needs.

The successful candidate will:

· Be confident

· Be effective

· Understand how to effectively work with others and obtain relevant subject matter information

· Have excellent time management and task prioritisation skills

· Understand how to identify client drivers and tailor content to these

· Have excellent writing and evaluation skills

· Be able to produce compelling copy for bids

· Be able to support other team members to produce high quality bid documents.

The successful candidate will have:

· Experience in a similar role, preferably within FM

· Excellent organisation skills and will be able to meet deadlines

· The ability to work effectively under pressure

· Flexibility towards working hours where required

· Highly developed writing skills, including grammar

· Excellent verbal communication skills

· Effective questioning skills

· Experience of procurement portals

· Attention to detail

· High level of IT literacy, particularly Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Internet research

In return, the successful candidate will receive:

· 28 days holiday (inc bank holidays)

· Modern office environment with free parking

· On-site gym

· Pension scheme

· Access to internal mentoring scheme for career develop

· Access to training and development

· Regular company social events

· Internal wellness initiatives.

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.