Job Description

Bid Manager

Location: London

Salary: Competitive

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday

Bid Manager

About the role

We're looking for an experienced Bid Manager to join Ground Control and play a key role in securing new business. You'll lead the end-to-end bid process, developing high-quality, winning submissions that showcase our expertise and help drive business growth.

Working with teams across the business, you'll manage multiple bids, develop winning strategies, and mentor Bid Writers to deliver outstanding proposals.

What you'll do

• Lead the full bid lifecycle from opportunity to submission.

• Manage multiple high-value bids while meeting deadlines.

• Write and review compelling, customer-focused proposals.

• Develop winning bid strategies with key stakeholders.

• Mentor and support Bid Writers within the team.

• Drive continuous improvement across bid processes and content.

• Support client presentations and post-bid reviews.

What you'll get

• Competitive salary and benefits package.

• Opportunities for career development and progression.

• A collaborative and supportive team environment.

• The chance to make a real impact on Ground Control's continued growth.

What we're looking for

• Proven experience managing successful, high-value bids.

• Excellent bid writing and project management skills.

• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.

• Experience managing multiple bids in a fast-paced environment.

• A collaborative approach with the ability to mentor others.

• Experience within FM, grounds maintenance, construction or a similar sector is desirable but not essential.

Benefits;

• Competitive salary – aligned with your skills and experience

• Performance‑linked bonus: Bonus opportunities aligned to your level and contribution.

• Pension scheme – helping you plan for the future

• Recognition schemes – celebrating and rewarding great work

• Private GP service – fast, convenient access to medical support

• Life insurance – providing added peace of mind

• Subsidised gym membership – supporting your health and wellbeing

• Holiday buy scheme – purchase up to 5 additional days of annual leave

Equal Opportunities Statement

At Ground Control, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive. We believe that diversity drives innovation and success, and we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic as defined in the Equality Act 2010.

We actively support and promote an inclusive culture, ensuring fair and equitable treatment throughout the recruitment process and across all stages of employment, including training, development, promotion, pay, and termination. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for disabled applicants and employees, and to creating a working environment free from discrimination, harassment, bullying, or victimisation.

We expect all colleagues to uphold our values of dignity, respect, and inclusion. We take a zero-tolerance approach to any form of discriminatory behaviour and are committed to continuous improvement through training, inclusive policies, and accountability at all levels.