Business Development Manager for London Industry : Facilities Management Salary : £33,000k to £38,000k per year Benefits : Mobile phone, Company Car, Fuel, Laptop and Competitive Commission Structure. Job Description The role of the Business Development Manager will be to prospect for new clients by networking, cold calling, advertising or other means of generating interest. They must then plan persuasive approaches and pitches that will convince potential clients to do business with the company. They must develop a rapport with new clients, and provide support that will continually improve the relationship. You will work with senior level management, marketing, and sales staff You may manage the activities of others responsible for developing business for the company. Your responsibility will be to develop the pipeline of new business coming into the company. This will require a thorough knowledge of the market, the solutions/services the company can provide, and of the company s competitors. Your main duties can be summarized as follows: New Business Development Prospect for potential new clients and turn this into increased business. Cold call as appropriate within your market or geographic area to ensure a robust pipeline of opportunities. Meet potential clients by growing, maintaining, and leveraging your network. Identify potential clients, and the decision makers within the client organization. Research and build relationships with new clients. Set up meetings between client decision makers and company s practice leaders/Principals. Plan approaches and pitches. Work with team to develop proposals that speaks to the client s needs, concerns, and objectives. Must have knowledge of bid writing and working with Bid teams Participate in pricing the solution/service. Handle objections by clarifying, emphasizing agreements and working through differences to a positive conclusion. Use a variety of styles to persuade or negotiate appropriately. Business Development Planning Attend industry events/exhibitions, and provide feedback and information on market and creative trends. Present to and consult with mid and senior level management on business trends with a view to business development Identify opportunities for campaigns, services that will lead to an increase in sales. Using knowledge of the market and competitors, identify and develop the company s unique selling propositions and differentiators. Management and Research Submit weekly progress reports and ensure data is accurate. Weekly sales meetings and produce data and results of new business conversion Ensure that data is accurately entered and managed within the company s CRM system Track and record activity on accounts and help to close deals to meet these targets. Work with bid writers to ensure bids are made (like prequalification or getting on a vendor list) are fulfilled within a timely manner. Customer intelligence feeding Research and develop a thorough understanding of the company s people and capabilities. Understand the company s goal and purpose so that will continual to enhance the company s performance. Education Business development management positions require 3-5 years of sales and business development experience. Other Skills and Qualifications Networking Persuasion Prospecting Public Speaking Research Writing Closing Skills Motivation for Sales Prospecting Skills Sales Planning Identification of Customer Needs and Challenges Territory Management Market Knowledge Meeting Sales Goals Professionalism CRM Microsoft Office
Apr 09, 2026
Full time
Business Development Manager for London Industry : Facilities Management Salary : £33,000k to £38,000k per year Benefits : Mobile phone, Company Car, Fuel, Laptop and Competitive Commission Structure. Job Description The role of the Business Development Manager will be to prospect for new clients by networking, cold calling, advertising or other means of generating interest. They must then plan persuasive approaches and pitches that will convince potential clients to do business with the company. They must develop a rapport with new clients, and provide support that will continually improve the relationship. You will work with senior level management, marketing, and sales staff You may manage the activities of others responsible for developing business for the company. Your responsibility will be to develop the pipeline of new business coming into the company. This will require a thorough knowledge of the market, the solutions/services the company can provide, and of the company s competitors. Your main duties can be summarized as follows: New Business Development Prospect for potential new clients and turn this into increased business. Cold call as appropriate within your market or geographic area to ensure a robust pipeline of opportunities. Meet potential clients by growing, maintaining, and leveraging your network. Identify potential clients, and the decision makers within the client organization. Research and build relationships with new clients. Set up meetings between client decision makers and company s practice leaders/Principals. Plan approaches and pitches. Work with team to develop proposals that speaks to the client s needs, concerns, and objectives. Must have knowledge of bid writing and working with Bid teams Participate in pricing the solution/service. Handle objections by clarifying, emphasizing agreements and working through differences to a positive conclusion. Use a variety of styles to persuade or negotiate appropriately. Business Development Planning Attend industry events/exhibitions, and provide feedback and information on market and creative trends. Present to and consult with mid and senior level management on business trends with a view to business development Identify opportunities for campaigns, services that will lead to an increase in sales. Using knowledge of the market and competitors, identify and develop the company s unique selling propositions and differentiators. Management and Research Submit weekly progress reports and ensure data is accurate. Weekly sales meetings and produce data and results of new business conversion Ensure that data is accurately entered and managed within the company s CRM system Track and record activity on accounts and help to close deals to meet these targets. Work with bid writers to ensure bids are made (like prequalification or getting on a vendor list) are fulfilled within a timely manner. Customer intelligence feeding Research and develop a thorough understanding of the company s people and capabilities. Understand the company s goal and purpose so that will continual to enhance the company s performance. Education Business development management positions require 3-5 years of sales and business development experience. Other Skills and Qualifications Networking Persuasion Prospecting Public Speaking Research Writing Closing Skills Motivation for Sales Prospecting Skills Sales Planning Identification of Customer Needs and Challenges Territory Management Market Knowledge Meeting Sales Goals Professionalism CRM Microsoft Office
Bid Manager Location: Normanton or Norwich / Hybrid (4 Days in the Office) Salary: Competitive + Excellent Benefits Type: Full-time, Permanent We are proud to be partnering with a leading organisation to recruit an experienced and driven Bid Manager to join their growing Bid Management team. This is an exciting opportunity for a strategic and detail-focused professional to lead bid activity, manage a talented team of writers, and deliver high-quality, commercially competitive tender submissions. The role offers hybrid flexibility from either Normanton or Norwich. The Role As a Bid Manager, you will oversee the end-to-end bid process - from opportunity review to submission - ensuring all bids are compelling, compliant, and aligned with business goals. You'll work closely with Sales, Pricing, Legal, and Operational teams to deliver winning proposals, while also supporting and mentoring the bid writing team. Key Responsibilities Lead the day-to-day operations of the bid writing team and manage bid allocation. Review and approve non-commercial bid content to ensure clarity, quality, and consistency. Maintain and develop the Bid Response Library to support future tender submissions. Monitor and evaluate tender opportunities using market intelligence and tracking tools. Take full ownership of assigned bids, coordinating input from departments such as Pricing, Contracts, Implementation, Operations, IT, and Finance. Write and edit high-impact responses tailored to the client's requirements. Ensure timely legal review of terms and conditions and communicate implications clearly to stakeholders. Conduct client briefings and debriefs pre- and post-tender when needed. Analyse feedback to identify areas for improvement in the bid process. Provide strategic bid support to the wider sales community. What We're Looking For Essential: Proven experience in bid management and successful bid writing Strong project management and stakeholder coordination skills Excellent written and verbal communication abilities Exceptional attention to detail and deadline-driven approach High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word Self-motivated with strong organisational skills Creative, strategic thinking and a collaborative mindset Desirable: Experience in a commercial or industry-specific environment Familiarity with contract management principles Why Apply? This is a fantastic opportunity to take a leading role in a dynamic and collaborative environment where your work directly contributes to the company's growth. The organisation offers flexible hybrid working, career development opportunities, and a supportive culture that values innovation, quality, and teamwork. Ready to lead winning bids? Apply today to take the next step in your career as a Bid Manager. Contact us today. If you would like to know more about this Bid Manager opportunity, or you know of anyone that fits the bill, please forward this advert to them, send us their details or get in contact with us and we will do the rest. You can recommend as many people as you like via our website and earn a referral fee per candidate we place . This is an unlimited offer. As recruiters specialising in freight and shipping, Red Recruit have vacancies at all levels within the industry, so please do get in touch to tell us what you're looking for and we'll do our best to assist. T&C's apply. Please contact the office for more information. Please note: - We do not advertise all of our vacancies as some are highly confidential. Therefore, please either submit your CV to us directly or call us in complete confidence. We have also setup a contacts list for candidates to join to be made aware of all relevant jobs to them. If this sounds of interest, then please get in contact with us via our website and send us your CV so that we can make sure you receive relevant updates on our latest vacancies.
Apr 08, 2026
Full time
Bid Manager Location: Normanton or Norwich / Hybrid (4 Days in the Office) Salary: Competitive + Excellent Benefits Type: Full-time, Permanent We are proud to be partnering with a leading organisation to recruit an experienced and driven Bid Manager to join their growing Bid Management team. This is an exciting opportunity for a strategic and detail-focused professional to lead bid activity, manage a talented team of writers, and deliver high-quality, commercially competitive tender submissions. The role offers hybrid flexibility from either Normanton or Norwich. The Role As a Bid Manager, you will oversee the end-to-end bid process - from opportunity review to submission - ensuring all bids are compelling, compliant, and aligned with business goals. You'll work closely with Sales, Pricing, Legal, and Operational teams to deliver winning proposals, while also supporting and mentoring the bid writing team. Key Responsibilities Lead the day-to-day operations of the bid writing team and manage bid allocation. Review and approve non-commercial bid content to ensure clarity, quality, and consistency. Maintain and develop the Bid Response Library to support future tender submissions. Monitor and evaluate tender opportunities using market intelligence and tracking tools. Take full ownership of assigned bids, coordinating input from departments such as Pricing, Contracts, Implementation, Operations, IT, and Finance. Write and edit high-impact responses tailored to the client's requirements. Ensure timely legal review of terms and conditions and communicate implications clearly to stakeholders. Conduct client briefings and debriefs pre- and post-tender when needed. Analyse feedback to identify areas for improvement in the bid process. Provide strategic bid support to the wider sales community. What We're Looking For Essential: Proven experience in bid management and successful bid writing Strong project management and stakeholder coordination skills Excellent written and verbal communication abilities Exceptional attention to detail and deadline-driven approach High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word Self-motivated with strong organisational skills Creative, strategic thinking and a collaborative mindset Desirable: Experience in a commercial or industry-specific environment Familiarity with contract management principles Why Apply? This is a fantastic opportunity to take a leading role in a dynamic and collaborative environment where your work directly contributes to the company's growth. The organisation offers flexible hybrid working, career development opportunities, and a supportive culture that values innovation, quality, and teamwork. Ready to lead winning bids? Apply today to take the next step in your career as a Bid Manager. Contact us today. If you would like to know more about this Bid Manager opportunity, or you know of anyone that fits the bill, please forward this advert to them, send us their details or get in contact with us and we will do the rest. You can recommend as many people as you like via our website and earn a referral fee per candidate we place . This is an unlimited offer. As recruiters specialising in freight and shipping, Red Recruit have vacancies at all levels within the industry, so please do get in touch to tell us what you're looking for and we'll do our best to assist. T&C's apply. Please contact the office for more information. Please note: - We do not advertise all of our vacancies as some are highly confidential. Therefore, please either submit your CV to us directly or call us in complete confidence. We have also setup a contacts list for candidates to join to be made aware of all relevant jobs to them. If this sounds of interest, then please get in contact with us via our website and send us your CV so that we can make sure you receive relevant updates on our latest vacancies.
Location: Hybrid / Remote - High Wycombe (HP13 6EQ) Job type: Permanent, Full Time Contracted: 40 hours, Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm. Travel to High Wycombe when required for projects. Salary: £40K per annum Benefits: Access to company reward & recognition platform Opportunities for professional development and advancement Positive and supportive work environment Company Pension Scheme On-site parking in High Wycombe Cycle to work & Smart Tech Salary sacrifice Schemes (subject to T&Cs) Exclusive discount scheme: You & your family & friends can benefit from over 3,000 offers on high street & leisure brand The Role As a Bid Writer, you will play a critical role in the Business Development team, producing high-quality, persuasive, and compelling content for tenders, proposals, and bids. Your work will ensure that our submissions not only align with client requirements but also persuasively communicate our strengths in delivering Total Facilities Management (TFM) services. You will work closely with internal stakeholders to create content that is engaging, tailored to each client, and reflective of our business values, helping us secure new business opportunities. You will be an advanced user of content creation tools within Microsoft, Adobe and Artificial Intelligence (AI) writing & creative content tools. Main duties: Produce high-quality, persuasive bid responses for a variety of bids, proposals, and tenders, with varying levels of complexity. Create professional, clear, and technical documents that support tender submissions across departments such as detailed mobilisation strategies. Collaborate with internal departments to gather information and prepare relevant responses to tender, PQQ, and SQ questions. Maintain and update the bid submission library to ensure consistency and efficiency in the process. Assist the Bid and Project Manager in managing the bid process, ensuring deadlines are met and all necessary documentation is submitted. Help prepare content for client-facing presentations and attend presentations when required. Develop compelling digital content for bid proposals, sales materials, and collateral, ensuring alignment with the company's values and unique selling points (USPs). You will use AI tools such as Chat GPT, Copilot and other specialist bid writing software to support your role in creating written content. Ensure each bid is bespoke, aligns with client expectations, and reflects their corporate values. Maintain transparency and consistency in all bid documentation, ensuring that proposals are professional and meet internal standards. Collate feedback from submitted bids (both successful & unsuccessful), report insights to the Bid and Project Manager, and recommend improvements to continually enhance the bid process. Review company documents, policies, and bid submissions for grammatical and technical accuracy. Attend initial project meetings with Operational and Business Development teams to ensure full understanding of the scope and requirements of each tender. Manage multiple bid projects simultaneously, ensuring all deadlines are met and all materials are submitted on time. Work with internal teams to extract relevant information and data to create comprehensive resources for each bid submission. Key Skills & Competencies: Exceptional written communication skills with the ability to translate complex information into clear, concise, and persuasive content. Exceptional digital skills with the ability to use AI & learn new tools in support of written and visual content creation. You will be an advanced user of Microsoft & Adobe software comfortable in complex documentation creation. You will also have experience in working within bid management software and client portals. Familiarity with Total Facilities Management, cleaning services or the broader facilities management sector would be an advantage. Strong organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects at once. Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines, ensuring high quality submissions. A keen eye for detail and a strong commitment to quality and accuracy in all written work. A team player, able to work effectively with colleagues across various departments to extract key information for bids. Essential Requirements: Experience in writing bids, tenders, or proposals, ideally within the facilities management or service sector. Exceptional digital skills, with the ability to use AI tools and quickly learn new technologies to support written and visual content creation. Advanced user of Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Cloud, with confidence in producing complex documentation. Experience working with bid management software and client portals. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey ideas and information. Full UK driving licence (Category B). What We Offer Access to a rewards gateway platform offering substantial discounts online and in-store with top brands. Options to participate in a cycle-to-work scheme through salary sacrifice. We value ongoing education and offer opportunities for further training and professional development. Why Join Sasse? Sasse is a company that prides itself on being at the forefront of technology and recognising the value of people in our organisation. We value our customers and believe that customers and people should be the focus of everything that we do. Sasse is an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds and experience levels. REF-
Apr 08, 2026
Full time
Location: Hybrid / Remote - High Wycombe (HP13 6EQ) Job type: Permanent, Full Time Contracted: 40 hours, Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm. Travel to High Wycombe when required for projects. Salary: £40K per annum Benefits: Access to company reward & recognition platform Opportunities for professional development and advancement Positive and supportive work environment Company Pension Scheme On-site parking in High Wycombe Cycle to work & Smart Tech Salary sacrifice Schemes (subject to T&Cs) Exclusive discount scheme: You & your family & friends can benefit from over 3,000 offers on high street & leisure brand The Role As a Bid Writer, you will play a critical role in the Business Development team, producing high-quality, persuasive, and compelling content for tenders, proposals, and bids. Your work will ensure that our submissions not only align with client requirements but also persuasively communicate our strengths in delivering Total Facilities Management (TFM) services. You will work closely with internal stakeholders to create content that is engaging, tailored to each client, and reflective of our business values, helping us secure new business opportunities. You will be an advanced user of content creation tools within Microsoft, Adobe and Artificial Intelligence (AI) writing & creative content tools. Main duties: Produce high-quality, persuasive bid responses for a variety of bids, proposals, and tenders, with varying levels of complexity. Create professional, clear, and technical documents that support tender submissions across departments such as detailed mobilisation strategies. Collaborate with internal departments to gather information and prepare relevant responses to tender, PQQ, and SQ questions. Maintain and update the bid submission library to ensure consistency and efficiency in the process. Assist the Bid and Project Manager in managing the bid process, ensuring deadlines are met and all necessary documentation is submitted. Help prepare content for client-facing presentations and attend presentations when required. Develop compelling digital content for bid proposals, sales materials, and collateral, ensuring alignment with the company's values and unique selling points (USPs). You will use AI tools such as Chat GPT, Copilot and other specialist bid writing software to support your role in creating written content. Ensure each bid is bespoke, aligns with client expectations, and reflects their corporate values. Maintain transparency and consistency in all bid documentation, ensuring that proposals are professional and meet internal standards. Collate feedback from submitted bids (both successful & unsuccessful), report insights to the Bid and Project Manager, and recommend improvements to continually enhance the bid process. Review company documents, policies, and bid submissions for grammatical and technical accuracy. Attend initial project meetings with Operational and Business Development teams to ensure full understanding of the scope and requirements of each tender. Manage multiple bid projects simultaneously, ensuring all deadlines are met and all materials are submitted on time. Work with internal teams to extract relevant information and data to create comprehensive resources for each bid submission. Key Skills & Competencies: Exceptional written communication skills with the ability to translate complex information into clear, concise, and persuasive content. Exceptional digital skills with the ability to use AI & learn new tools in support of written and visual content creation. You will be an advanced user of Microsoft & Adobe software comfortable in complex documentation creation. You will also have experience in working within bid management software and client portals. Familiarity with Total Facilities Management, cleaning services or the broader facilities management sector would be an advantage. Strong organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects at once. Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines, ensuring high quality submissions. A keen eye for detail and a strong commitment to quality and accuracy in all written work. A team player, able to work effectively with colleagues across various departments to extract key information for bids. Essential Requirements: Experience in writing bids, tenders, or proposals, ideally within the facilities management or service sector. Exceptional digital skills, with the ability to use AI tools and quickly learn new technologies to support written and visual content creation. Advanced user of Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Cloud, with confidence in producing complex documentation. Experience working with bid management software and client portals. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey ideas and information. Full UK driving licence (Category B). What We Offer Access to a rewards gateway platform offering substantial discounts online and in-store with top brands. Options to participate in a cycle-to-work scheme through salary sacrifice. We value ongoing education and offer opportunities for further training and professional development. Why Join Sasse? Sasse is a company that prides itself on being at the forefront of technology and recognising the value of people in our organisation. We value our customers and believe that customers and people should be the focus of everything that we do. Sasse is an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds and experience levels. REF-
This award-winning Environmental Contractor is looking to recruit a Bid Writer/Coordinator to assist in the preparation of bids and tenders for new and existing clients. Working alongside their Bid Manager, you will be responsible for helping to create bid submissions and tenders, utilising knowledge gained from market research, risk evaluations, as well as liaising with internal departments and external bodies. You will ensure bids are prepared effectively against evaluation criteria with the role requiring strong communication skills, including technical writing and the and the ability coordinate technical and commercial responses with clients. Applicants should be able to demonstrate previous experience of writing bids and tenders with experience with the construction or environmental sectors an advantage but not essential. This is an exciting opportunity to work for an award-winning business with low staff turnover, who provide a great environment to work in, and are widely recognised as leaders within their field. On offer is a good salary and benefits package as well as ongoing career development.
Oct 08, 2025
Full time
This award-winning Environmental Contractor is looking to recruit a Bid Writer/Coordinator to assist in the preparation of bids and tenders for new and existing clients. Working alongside their Bid Manager, you will be responsible for helping to create bid submissions and tenders, utilising knowledge gained from market research, risk evaluations, as well as liaising with internal departments and external bodies. You will ensure bids are prepared effectively against evaluation criteria with the role requiring strong communication skills, including technical writing and the and the ability coordinate technical and commercial responses with clients. Applicants should be able to demonstrate previous experience of writing bids and tenders with experience with the construction or environmental sectors an advantage but not essential. This is an exciting opportunity to work for an award-winning business with low staff turnover, who provide a great environment to work in, and are widely recognised as leaders within their field. On offer is a good salary and benefits package as well as ongoing career development.
Position: FM Business Development Manager Location: Based in the South East (fully hybrid position) Duration: Permanent Salary: From £65,000 to £70,000 with bonus, company car and package We are looking for an experienced Business Development Manager for a full time, permanent position based in the South East This position will be working directly for an established Facilities Management company that has had a strong presence in the industry for many years. They will be working within a existing team of bid writers and estimators and sales people. The right person for this position will be an experienced Business Development Manager within Facilities Maintenance. They need to have a proactive approach to bringing in and supporting service contracts. They also need to have a proven track record in bringing in service and maintenance contracts with values ranging from £3000K to £1million or more. This is a fully hybrid position, however, would have to attend head office a couple of times a month. Requirements Strong background as a Business Development Manager Must have experience within Facilities Maintenance Contracts Proactive approach to finding new business Full UK driving licence Dealt with service contracts with a value of at least £1million Can be based anywhere is the South East Must be willing to attend head office a couple of times a month Package Excellent basic salary 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Pension Performance bonus/ commission Company car If you are interested in this position, please send your CV or contact Wendy Evemy ASAP SER-IN
Oct 04, 2025
Full time
Position: FM Business Development Manager Location: Based in the South East (fully hybrid position) Duration: Permanent Salary: From £65,000 to £70,000 with bonus, company car and package We are looking for an experienced Business Development Manager for a full time, permanent position based in the South East This position will be working directly for an established Facilities Management company that has had a strong presence in the industry for many years. They will be working within a existing team of bid writers and estimators and sales people. The right person for this position will be an experienced Business Development Manager within Facilities Maintenance. They need to have a proactive approach to bringing in and supporting service contracts. They also need to have a proven track record in bringing in service and maintenance contracts with values ranging from £3000K to £1million or more. This is a fully hybrid position, however, would have to attend head office a couple of times a month. Requirements Strong background as a Business Development Manager Must have experience within Facilities Maintenance Contracts Proactive approach to finding new business Full UK driving licence Dealt with service contracts with a value of at least £1million Can be based anywhere is the South East Must be willing to attend head office a couple of times a month Package Excellent basic salary 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Pension Performance bonus/ commission Company car If you are interested in this position, please send your CV or contact Wendy Evemy ASAP SER-IN
Position: FM Business Development Manager Location: Based in the South East (fully hybrid position) Duration: Permanent Salary: From £65,000 to £70,000 with bonus, company car and package We are looking for an experienced Business Development Manager for a full time, permanent position based in the South East This position will be working directly for an established Facilities Management company that has had a strong presence in the industry for many years. They will be working within a existing team of bid writers and estimators and sales people. The right person for this position will be an experienced Business Development Manager within Facilities Maintenance. They need to have a proactive approach to bringing in and supporting service contracts. They also need to have a proven track record in bringing in service and maintenance contracts with values ranging from £3000K to £1million or more. This is a fully hybrid position, however, would have to attend head office a couple of times a month. Requirements Strong background as a Business Development Manager Must have experience within Facilities Maintenance Contracts Proactive approach to finding new business Full UK driving licence Dealt with service contracts with a value of at least £1million Can be based anywhere is the South East Must be willing to attend head office a couple of times a month Package Excellent basic salary 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Pension Performance bonus/ commission Company car If you are interested in this position, please send your CV or contact Wendy Evemy ASAP SER-IN
Oct 04, 2025
Full time
Position: FM Business Development Manager Location: Based in the South East (fully hybrid position) Duration: Permanent Salary: From £65,000 to £70,000 with bonus, company car and package We are looking for an experienced Business Development Manager for a full time, permanent position based in the South East This position will be working directly for an established Facilities Management company that has had a strong presence in the industry for many years. They will be working within a existing team of bid writers and estimators and sales people. The right person for this position will be an experienced Business Development Manager within Facilities Maintenance. They need to have a proactive approach to bringing in and supporting service contracts. They also need to have a proven track record in bringing in service and maintenance contracts with values ranging from £3000K to £1million or more. This is a fully hybrid position, however, would have to attend head office a couple of times a month. Requirements Strong background as a Business Development Manager Must have experience within Facilities Maintenance Contracts Proactive approach to finding new business Full UK driving licence Dealt with service contracts with a value of at least £1million Can be based anywhere is the South East Must be willing to attend head office a couple of times a month Package Excellent basic salary 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Pension Performance bonus/ commission Company car If you are interested in this position, please send your CV or contact Wendy Evemy ASAP SER-IN
Job Title: Bid Writer Location: Manchester Salary: 50,000 + Benefits About the Role We are seeking a talented Bid Writer with proven experience in the rail and civil engineering sectors to join our Manchester team. You will play a key role in producing high-quality, compelling written content for bids, proposals, and tender submissions, helping us to secure new business and grow our presence in the industry. Key Responsibilities Write, edit, and proofread high-quality bid and proposal content, tailored to client requirements Translate technical and operational input from subject matter experts into clear, concise, and persuasive responses Ensure all submissions are fully compliant, accurate, and delivered on time Support the development of win themes, storyboards, and value propositions Maintain a library of bid content, case studies, and standard responses Collaborate closely with bid managers, estimators, engineers, and other stakeholders Assist in post-bid reviews and continuously improve the quality of written submissions About You Proven experience as a Bid Writer , ideally within rail or civil engineering Excellent written communication skills with the ability to produce engaging and persuasive content Strong attention to detail and ability to work to tight deadlines Experience of working as part of a collaborative bid team Knowledge of bid management processes and compliance requirements Degree or equivalent in English, Communications, Business, or a related discipline (desirable) What We Offer Competitive salary of 50,000 per annum Attractive benefits package including pension and healthcare Career progression opportunities within a growing organisation Exposure to high-profile rail and civil engineering projects A collaborative and supportive working environment where your contribution will make a difference Fusion People are committed to promoting equal opportunities to people regardless of age, gender, religion, belief, race, sexuality or disability. We operate as an employment agency and employment business. You'll find a wide selection of vacancies on our website.
Oct 04, 2025
Full time
Job Title: Bid Writer Location: Manchester Salary: 50,000 + Benefits About the Role We are seeking a talented Bid Writer with proven experience in the rail and civil engineering sectors to join our Manchester team. You will play a key role in producing high-quality, compelling written content for bids, proposals, and tender submissions, helping us to secure new business and grow our presence in the industry. Key Responsibilities Write, edit, and proofread high-quality bid and proposal content, tailored to client requirements Translate technical and operational input from subject matter experts into clear, concise, and persuasive responses Ensure all submissions are fully compliant, accurate, and delivered on time Support the development of win themes, storyboards, and value propositions Maintain a library of bid content, case studies, and standard responses Collaborate closely with bid managers, estimators, engineers, and other stakeholders Assist in post-bid reviews and continuously improve the quality of written submissions About You Proven experience as a Bid Writer , ideally within rail or civil engineering Excellent written communication skills with the ability to produce engaging and persuasive content Strong attention to detail and ability to work to tight deadlines Experience of working as part of a collaborative bid team Knowledge of bid management processes and compliance requirements Degree or equivalent in English, Communications, Business, or a related discipline (desirable) What We Offer Competitive salary of 50,000 per annum Attractive benefits package including pension and healthcare Career progression opportunities within a growing organisation Exposure to high-profile rail and civil engineering projects A collaborative and supportive working environment where your contribution will make a difference Fusion People are committed to promoting equal opportunities to people regardless of age, gender, religion, belief, race, sexuality or disability. We operate as an employment agency and employment business. You'll find a wide selection of vacancies on our website.
Hubbub is looking for a motivated fundraiser join a thriving development team at an exciting and pivotal moment in our charity s growth. With significant expansion in our Trusts & Foundations income over the past 18 months, we are now poised to build on this success and strengthen our philanthropic partnerships. As Development Manager you will have the opportunity to shape the future of our Trusts & Foundations programme by cultivating new relationships and securing substantial funding from trusts, foundations, and statutory bodies. In addition, you will also play a key role in advancing our income generation from businesses and contribute to the development of our events and funder communications. This is your chance to leverage your creativity, passion, and expertise to forge impactful partnerships that drive meaningful environmental change on a large scale! Your role will include: Securing funding for diverse aspects of our work against Hubbub s annual fundraising target, from core costs to specific roles, to scaling successful projects. Contributing to the growth of the Trusts fundraising pipeline, nurturing new relationships with both solicited and unsolicited prospects, and supporting colleagues to do the same. Working closely with Project Leads and Directors to deliver engaging and persuasive trusts and statutory proposals that expertly match funding criteria to Hubbub s projects and priorities. Identifying external networking opportunities for yourself and the wider team to increase our visibility amongst potential funders and build new relationships. Undertaking regular prospect research to identify new Trusts that align with Hubbub s strategy, focus areas and projects Strengthening existing Trusts relationships by showcasing our impact through timely reporting, and delivering donor stewardship to high standards. Updating our funder database (Pipedrive), with relevant funder information in a timely manner. Keeping up with environmental and philanthropic developments and trends so you can join the dots between the urgent environmental challenges that we face, the sustainability ambitions of funders and our own strategic objectives. You will also be expected to join in-person funder meetings whenever required, likely in and around London. You will also support: The wider team to secure income from businesses. This will involve developing introduction decks, employee engagement offerings, client proposals and more. Hubbub events by contributing to ideas, compiling invitee lists, and drafting invitations. A variety of other activities that will support our income generation when required. Who you are You re motivated and ambitious, with a tenacity to work towards targets. You will likely have contributed to and secured 5-6 figure grants from Trusts and statutory bodies. You re open to taking risks and learning from failure. You re an excellent bid writer and enjoy converting complex projects into winning proposals with funders motivations and criteria in mind. Your relationship building skills are top-notch, both virtual and IRL. You re confident developing new funder relationships from scratch, whilst nurturing existing ones. You enjoy getting away from your desk and finding opportunities to network. You have a deep understanding of how trusts and foundations work and are open to sharing your knowledge with colleagues. You re collaborative and able to work across all levels of an organisation, managing up and down when needed, to produce high quality bids on time and on budget. You ll enjoy researching and prioritising new Trusts funders to approach. It would be a bonus if you have experience fundraising from businesses and/or high net worth individuals, plus utilising a CRM system to not just track deals but identify useful insights. Regardless of your experience, alignment with Hubbub's values is essential. Hubbub s success and distinctiveness rests on the quality of our people. At every stage of their career, a Hubbuber is: Intellectually and politically curious and engaged. Proud of the work they do. Upbeat, motivated by challenges, and tenacious in solving them. Creative, innovative and playful. Team players, sharing success and solving issues and challenges collaboratively. Organised, dedicated and conscientious, with fantastic attention to detail. Flexible, willing and able to respond to constant change and challenge. Committed to communicating in a way that is compelling, clear, accurate and accessible. If your experience looks a little different from what we ve identified, and you think you can bring value to the role, we d love to learn more about you!
Oct 03, 2025
Full time
Hubbub is looking for a motivated fundraiser join a thriving development team at an exciting and pivotal moment in our charity s growth. With significant expansion in our Trusts & Foundations income over the past 18 months, we are now poised to build on this success and strengthen our philanthropic partnerships. As Development Manager you will have the opportunity to shape the future of our Trusts & Foundations programme by cultivating new relationships and securing substantial funding from trusts, foundations, and statutory bodies. In addition, you will also play a key role in advancing our income generation from businesses and contribute to the development of our events and funder communications. This is your chance to leverage your creativity, passion, and expertise to forge impactful partnerships that drive meaningful environmental change on a large scale! Your role will include: Securing funding for diverse aspects of our work against Hubbub s annual fundraising target, from core costs to specific roles, to scaling successful projects. Contributing to the growth of the Trusts fundraising pipeline, nurturing new relationships with both solicited and unsolicited prospects, and supporting colleagues to do the same. Working closely with Project Leads and Directors to deliver engaging and persuasive trusts and statutory proposals that expertly match funding criteria to Hubbub s projects and priorities. Identifying external networking opportunities for yourself and the wider team to increase our visibility amongst potential funders and build new relationships. Undertaking regular prospect research to identify new Trusts that align with Hubbub s strategy, focus areas and projects Strengthening existing Trusts relationships by showcasing our impact through timely reporting, and delivering donor stewardship to high standards. Updating our funder database (Pipedrive), with relevant funder information in a timely manner. Keeping up with environmental and philanthropic developments and trends so you can join the dots between the urgent environmental challenges that we face, the sustainability ambitions of funders and our own strategic objectives. You will also be expected to join in-person funder meetings whenever required, likely in and around London. You will also support: The wider team to secure income from businesses. This will involve developing introduction decks, employee engagement offerings, client proposals and more. Hubbub events by contributing to ideas, compiling invitee lists, and drafting invitations. A variety of other activities that will support our income generation when required. Who you are You re motivated and ambitious, with a tenacity to work towards targets. You will likely have contributed to and secured 5-6 figure grants from Trusts and statutory bodies. You re open to taking risks and learning from failure. You re an excellent bid writer and enjoy converting complex projects into winning proposals with funders motivations and criteria in mind. Your relationship building skills are top-notch, both virtual and IRL. You re confident developing new funder relationships from scratch, whilst nurturing existing ones. You enjoy getting away from your desk and finding opportunities to network. You have a deep understanding of how trusts and foundations work and are open to sharing your knowledge with colleagues. You re collaborative and able to work across all levels of an organisation, managing up and down when needed, to produce high quality bids on time and on budget. You ll enjoy researching and prioritising new Trusts funders to approach. It would be a bonus if you have experience fundraising from businesses and/or high net worth individuals, plus utilising a CRM system to not just track deals but identify useful insights. Regardless of your experience, alignment with Hubbub's values is essential. Hubbub s success and distinctiveness rests on the quality of our people. At every stage of their career, a Hubbuber is: Intellectually and politically curious and engaged. Proud of the work they do. Upbeat, motivated by challenges, and tenacious in solving them. Creative, innovative and playful. Team players, sharing success and solving issues and challenges collaboratively. Organised, dedicated and conscientious, with fantastic attention to detail. Flexible, willing and able to respond to constant change and challenge. Committed to communicating in a way that is compelling, clear, accurate and accessible. If your experience looks a little different from what we ve identified, and you think you can bring value to the role, we d love to learn more about you!
Job Title: Bid Writing Manager Location: Orpington - BR5 3QY Salary: 40,000 - 50,000 per annum (depending on experience) Job Type: Permanent, Full Time We're a growing Facilities Management business looking for a Bid Writing Manager to help us secure new contracts and drive business growth. If you have a minimum of 2/3 years' successful bid writing experience for tenders in Hard Facilities Management this could be the role for you. You'll take ownership of the end-to-end bid process - from tracking opportunities and coordinating input, to writing and submitting high-quality proposals. Working closely with our Technical Services Director and Operations team, you'll translate technical and service information into clear, persuasive content that showcases our value to clients. This is a hands-on role where you'll play a key part in the future success of our company, creating new opportunities and following up on outstanding quotes. Minimum of 5 years' technical experience in HARD FM or related field. About us: GCP Facilities Ltd is a Support Services Provider in Facilities Management, offering a range of Hard and Soft FM solutions. We pride ourselves on building strong relationships with our customers while maintaining the highest standards in quality and compliance. What you'll do: Lead and deliver full bid and tender submissions Write and edit compelling responses tailored to client needs Gather input from FM operations, HR, and finance teams Maintain a library of case studies, CVs, and supporting materials Track opportunities across tender portals and frameworks Follow through on all existing quotes within the business What we're looking for: Proven bid writing or proposal management experience (ideally in Facilities Management or related services) Excellent writing, editing, and organisational skills Ability to work under pressure and manage deadlines Commercial awareness of Hard FM services. Proactive and adaptable, comfortable working in a small team If you're motivated, sales-driven, and want to make a real impact in a growing company, we'd love to hear from you. Please click on the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role. Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of; Tender Specialist; Bid Manager; Grants Writer; Business Development Writer; Contract Specialist; Business Development Specialist, Business Development Bid Writer, New Business Contracts, Bid and Proposal Coordinator; may also be considered for this role.
Oct 03, 2025
Full time
Job Title: Bid Writing Manager Location: Orpington - BR5 3QY Salary: 40,000 - 50,000 per annum (depending on experience) Job Type: Permanent, Full Time We're a growing Facilities Management business looking for a Bid Writing Manager to help us secure new contracts and drive business growth. If you have a minimum of 2/3 years' successful bid writing experience for tenders in Hard Facilities Management this could be the role for you. You'll take ownership of the end-to-end bid process - from tracking opportunities and coordinating input, to writing and submitting high-quality proposals. Working closely with our Technical Services Director and Operations team, you'll translate technical and service information into clear, persuasive content that showcases our value to clients. This is a hands-on role where you'll play a key part in the future success of our company, creating new opportunities and following up on outstanding quotes. Minimum of 5 years' technical experience in HARD FM or related field. About us: GCP Facilities Ltd is a Support Services Provider in Facilities Management, offering a range of Hard and Soft FM solutions. We pride ourselves on building strong relationships with our customers while maintaining the highest standards in quality and compliance. What you'll do: Lead and deliver full bid and tender submissions Write and edit compelling responses tailored to client needs Gather input from FM operations, HR, and finance teams Maintain a library of case studies, CVs, and supporting materials Track opportunities across tender portals and frameworks Follow through on all existing quotes within the business What we're looking for: Proven bid writing or proposal management experience (ideally in Facilities Management or related services) Excellent writing, editing, and organisational skills Ability to work under pressure and manage deadlines Commercial awareness of Hard FM services. Proactive and adaptable, comfortable working in a small team If you're motivated, sales-driven, and want to make a real impact in a growing company, we'd love to hear from you. Please click on the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role. Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of; Tender Specialist; Bid Manager; Grants Writer; Business Development Writer; Contract Specialist; Business Development Specialist, Business Development Bid Writer, New Business Contracts, Bid and Proposal Coordinator; may also be considered for this role.
As Fundraising Lead, you will already be a passionate grant writer or fundraiser looking to expand your role, incorporating grant writing and fundraising. You will innovate and bring unique ideas to the role, developing a strong foundation to lead a successful fundraising team. This is a fantastic opportunity to join our Essex wide charity and play a pivotal role in supporting and empowering people to age well. Key Responsibilities and accountabilities: Prepare and manage fundraising budgets, forecasting potential income and expenditure for fundraising initiatives. Monitor, evaluate, and report on fundraising activities, providing regular progress updates to the Finance Manager and leadership team Lead on prospect research and pipeline development to maximise future funding opportunities. Working closely with colleagues across the organisation to develop fundable and fully costed proposals. Develop and maintain relationships with existing and prospective funders, donors and partners. Manage an existing database of individual donors. Develop ideas to expand one off and regular donations. Keep donors informed with regular updates. Preparing cases for support and submitting compelling written bids and complex grant applications as appropriate. Researching and identifying appropriate funders whose criteria match organisational development goals. Represent Age Well East at public speaking and networking events in the local business community (across Essex) virtually and in person when required. Working with marketing team to showcase partnership activity on social media, website, bespoke newsletters and press preparing and editing case studies. Build excellent working relationships with colleagues across the organisation, creating processes that support efficiencies and collaborative working. Deliver and own fundraising strategies that will excite and motivate donors to support Age Well East. Train, mentor, and coordinate the contributions of volunteers and staff engaged in fundraising activities. Innovate new initiatives and campaigns to diversify income streams, e.g., digital fundraising, community fundraising, and corporate partnerships. Liaise with finance and service delivery teams to report on grant expenditure and impact, ensuring funders requirements are met. Support the organisation s mission, values and strategic aims, acting as an ambassador of Age Well East in all fundraising activities. Vehicle and business insurance required as there will be some travel across Essex.
Oct 01, 2025
Full time
As Fundraising Lead, you will already be a passionate grant writer or fundraiser looking to expand your role, incorporating grant writing and fundraising. You will innovate and bring unique ideas to the role, developing a strong foundation to lead a successful fundraising team. This is a fantastic opportunity to join our Essex wide charity and play a pivotal role in supporting and empowering people to age well. Key Responsibilities and accountabilities: Prepare and manage fundraising budgets, forecasting potential income and expenditure for fundraising initiatives. Monitor, evaluate, and report on fundraising activities, providing regular progress updates to the Finance Manager and leadership team Lead on prospect research and pipeline development to maximise future funding opportunities. Working closely with colleagues across the organisation to develop fundable and fully costed proposals. Develop and maintain relationships with existing and prospective funders, donors and partners. Manage an existing database of individual donors. Develop ideas to expand one off and regular donations. Keep donors informed with regular updates. Preparing cases for support and submitting compelling written bids and complex grant applications as appropriate. Researching and identifying appropriate funders whose criteria match organisational development goals. Represent Age Well East at public speaking and networking events in the local business community (across Essex) virtually and in person when required. Working with marketing team to showcase partnership activity on social media, website, bespoke newsletters and press preparing and editing case studies. Build excellent working relationships with colleagues across the organisation, creating processes that support efficiencies and collaborative working. Deliver and own fundraising strategies that will excite and motivate donors to support Age Well East. Train, mentor, and coordinate the contributions of volunteers and staff engaged in fundraising activities. Innovate new initiatives and campaigns to diversify income streams, e.g., digital fundraising, community fundraising, and corporate partnerships. Liaise with finance and service delivery teams to report on grant expenditure and impact, ensuring funders requirements are met. Support the organisation s mission, values and strategic aims, acting as an ambassador of Age Well East in all fundraising activities. Vehicle and business insurance required as there will be some travel across Essex.
Salary: Competitive About the Role: Contract Scotland is recruiting on behalf of regional construction business for a Bid Writer / Bid Manager to join their busy pre-construction team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a background in bid writing, technical submissions, or construction management to take responsibility for producing high-quality tender submissions that make a real impact. The role is office-based and full-time, supporting a team where quality submissions are increasingly key recent tenders have been evaluated 70% on quality. Key Responsibilities: Take input from contracts managers and pre-construction teams to craft high-quality tender submissions. Produce clear, concise, and visually engaging documentation using tools such as InDesign . Work within strict guidelines for word counts, page limits, formatting, and branding. Use the company s extensive library of content to develop compelling bids. Ensure submissions meet technical and commercial requirements, including frameworks and NHS-specific projects. Collaborate with multiple internal teams to gather technical content and ensure accuracy. Candidate Requirements: Experience in bid writing, bid management, or pre-construction roles within construction, civil engineering, or related sectors. Strong written communication skills and attention to detail. Ability to interpret technical information and present it clearly to a non-technical audience. Familiarity with construction terminology, tender processes, and frameworks. Experience using InDesign or willingness to learn preferred. Ideally, HNC or degree-level qualification in Construction Management or similar. Desirable Attributes: Experience transitioning from site or contracts management into bid writing. Previous success in winning bids or preparing submissions in a structured, competitive environment. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with multiple departments to gather information. Benefits: Competitive salary package. Opportunities for professional development and technical skills growth. Supportive environment with exposure to high-quality tender submissions. About the company: The construction business is a leading contractor specialising in construction and fit out projects. With a strong focus on quality submissions and technical excellence, they operate in a competitive market where attention to detail and strong pre-construction planning are key to winning work. How to Apply: Please send your CV Legal Information: We act as an employment agency for permanent work and as an employment business for temporary work. For roles in the UK, applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. We value diversity and promote equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all areas of society and can discuss any reasonable adjustments to support your application.
Sep 22, 2025
Full time
Salary: Competitive About the Role: Contract Scotland is recruiting on behalf of regional construction business for a Bid Writer / Bid Manager to join their busy pre-construction team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a background in bid writing, technical submissions, or construction management to take responsibility for producing high-quality tender submissions that make a real impact. The role is office-based and full-time, supporting a team where quality submissions are increasingly key recent tenders have been evaluated 70% on quality. Key Responsibilities: Take input from contracts managers and pre-construction teams to craft high-quality tender submissions. Produce clear, concise, and visually engaging documentation using tools such as InDesign . Work within strict guidelines for word counts, page limits, formatting, and branding. Use the company s extensive library of content to develop compelling bids. Ensure submissions meet technical and commercial requirements, including frameworks and NHS-specific projects. Collaborate with multiple internal teams to gather technical content and ensure accuracy. Candidate Requirements: Experience in bid writing, bid management, or pre-construction roles within construction, civil engineering, or related sectors. Strong written communication skills and attention to detail. Ability to interpret technical information and present it clearly to a non-technical audience. Familiarity with construction terminology, tender processes, and frameworks. Experience using InDesign or willingness to learn preferred. Ideally, HNC or degree-level qualification in Construction Management or similar. Desirable Attributes: Experience transitioning from site or contracts management into bid writing. Previous success in winning bids or preparing submissions in a structured, competitive environment. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with multiple departments to gather information. Benefits: Competitive salary package. Opportunities for professional development and technical skills growth. Supportive environment with exposure to high-quality tender submissions. About the company: The construction business is a leading contractor specialising in construction and fit out projects. With a strong focus on quality submissions and technical excellence, they operate in a competitive market where attention to detail and strong pre-construction planning are key to winning work. How to Apply: Please send your CV Legal Information: We act as an employment agency for permanent work and as an employment business for temporary work. For roles in the UK, applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. We value diversity and promote equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all areas of society and can discuss any reasonable adjustments to support your application.
