Remote Proposal Manager – Cleaning & Facilities Services

About the role

The company is seeking a Remote Proposal Manager to lead the end‑to‑end bid process for cleaning and facilities management contracts. The role combines bid strategy, proposal development and stakeholder coordination while working remotely with occasional travel to London for site visits and workshops.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the full bid lifecycle from opportunity qualification, PQQs, SQs and EOIs through to ITTs, presentations, contract clarifications and final submission.
• Lead bid strategy, develop win themes and create compelling value propositions.
• Coordinate bid kick‑off meetings, story‑boarding sessions and review meetings.
• Write, edit and review high‑quality, benefit‑led proposal content tailored to client requirements.
• Ensure all submissions are fully compliant, professionally presented and delivered on time.
• Collaborate with operational, commercial, finance and technical stakeholders to design innovative service solutions.
• Manage bid plans, submission programmes and stakeholder communications throughout the process.
• Coach subject‑matter experts on bid best practice to improve quality.
• Undertake client, competitor and market research to strengthen bid strategy.
• Support client presentations, interviews and post‑tender clarification responses.
• Drive continuous improvement through bid reviews, lessons learned and best practice sharing.

Required profile

• Proven success managing bids and proposals within cleaning services, facilities management or the broader built environment sector.
• Exceptional proposal writing, editing and communication skills.
• Experience delivering end‑to‑end tender submissions for both public and private sector opportunities.
• Strong organisational and project‑management abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross‑functional teams.
• Analytical mindset for client, competitor and market research.

Required skills

What we offer

• Competitive salary between £40,000 and £60,000 per year.
• Excellent benefits package.
• Fully remote working with occasional travel to London for site visits and workshops.
• Opportunity to join a leading UK provider of cleaning and facilities management services.
• Professional development and a culture of continuous improvement.