Role: Senior Bid Manager Location: Remote Salary: £55,000 - £70,000 Contract: Permanent This role will be home-based Role As a Senior Bid/Business Development Manager, you will play a pivotal role in driving our growth strategy in line with our company's mission.
You will be actively involved in conducting market analysis, stakeholder engagement, and proposal development, working closely with the Director for Business Development, and providing support to more junior members of the Business Development team.
Key Responsibilities as a Senior Bid/Business Development Manager Market Analysis Demonstrate commitment to conducting in-depth market research to identify trends, opportunities, and challenges.
Stay informed about industry developments, policy changes, and competitor activities and contribute to commercial growth.
Demonstrate drive and focus in identifying and assessing new tender opportunities.
Stakeholder Engagement Build and nurture relationships with stakeholders, including government bodies, local authorities, and sector organizations.
Proudly represent the organisation at industry events and networking forums.
Create effective supply chains for proposals in line with our vision and strategy.
Proposal Development Effectively lead the preparation of proposal responses for smaller tenders.
Demonstrate leadership skills in managing project proposal responses, overseeing the team, solution design, supply chain, finance, and drafting.
Draft question responses and actively contribute to the reviewing and editing process.
Business Strategy Support the Director of Business Development in developing and implementing growth strategies aligned with organizational goals.
Collaboration Collaborate efficiently with internal teams, including finance, marketing, HR, and operations.
Management Manage and coach Business Development Executives, contributing to people development.
Qualifications and Experience 5+ years in a business development role with experience in bidding for government[1]funded contracts.
Industry Knowledge: Understand UK government contracting processes and business landscape.
Communication: Excellent written and verbal skills, adept at crafting compelling proposals.
Interpersonal Skills: Build and nurture relationships with stakeholders, represent the organization at events.
Leadership and Management: Lead project proposals, manage teams, and coach Business Development Executives.
Strategic Thinking: Align activities with organizational goals, think strategically, and drive growth.
Collaboration: Work efficiently with internal teams across functions.
Independence and Initiative: Work independently, show initiative in identifying new opportunities.
Professional Integrity: Conduct thorough and ethical market research.
Adaptability: Adapt to changing market conditions and stay informed about industry developments.