Are you a strategic thinker with exceptional project management skills?
Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy taking ownership of the bid process from start to finish?
If so, our client wants you to join their team as a Bid Manager in a newly created role.
As their Bid Manager, you will be responsible for coordinating and overseeing the entire bid process, from proposal development to submission and evaluation.
You will work closely with internal teams and client managers to develop compelling proposals and pitch presentations that showcase their expertise and win new business.
Responsibilities:
Develop and manage the proposal process, conducting a thorough analysis of proposal requirements, identifying key themes and messages, and working with internal teams to develop compelling proposals.
Ensure all proposals are submitted on time and in the required format, coordinating with proposal teams to ensure all necessary information is included.
Ensure all proposals are compliant with bid requirements, company policies, and using house style.
Build and maintain relationships with client managers to ensure a successful bidding process.
Track proposal feedback and develop feedback to improve the bidding process.
Be responsible for keeping the proposal spreadsheet up-to-date.
Continuously improve the bid management process by implementing best practices, evaluating the effectiveness of current processes, and proposing new strategies to improve efficiency and success.
Support marketing initiatives across the business, including ensuring briefings are produced from each business area and helping to arrange external events including the annual conference.
The successful candidate should have a proven track record of success within a Bid Management or Senior Bid Executive role, plus the following:
Minimum 3 years' experience in within Bid Writing/Management Excellent writing and project management skills Ability to manage multiple bids simultaneously Excellent literacy, numeric and IT skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Powerpoint Use of other creative tools, such as the Adobe suite, to help the Bid process would be advantageous Deadline driven, with great attention to detail Ability to work on own initiative and act independently whilst being able to work successfully as part of a team Ability to represent the Company in a professional manner at all times Competitive spirit with a desire to win In return my client offers a very flexible hybrid working environment, and benefits such as:
7% non-contributory pension Annual discretionary company bonus 25 days annual leave (FTE), increasing to 26 days after 5 years' service and to 27 after 10 years' service Full study support package, including a bank of study leave for each exam (which generally results in a study day each week over period of study) 37.5 weekly working hours (FTE), can be worked in a hybrid working arrangement with a requirement to work 2 days per week in the office Daily hours to suit the individual, the team and the clients Private medical insurance, Group Life Insurance and PHI