Bid Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United Kingdom.

📋 Description

• Oversee the research, composition, preparation, and submission of high-quality bids and proposals aligned with the growth strategy.

• Carry out both bid management and bid writing responsibilities.

• Direct the progression of bids through the governance process.

• Organize and lead bid-related meetings.

• Collaborate with the Strategic Partnerships team to enhance the success of partnerships and joint ventures.

• Contribute innovative ideas, concepts, and service delivery models.

• Partner with the Head of Bid Management to define and communicate win themes throughout bid narratives.

• Work alongside Bid Writers to ensure a comprehensive understanding of solutions and effectively communicate win themes.

• Collaborate across all business sectors.

⛳️ Requirements

• A degree-level education or equivalent experience.

• Exceptional project management abilities.

• A project management qualification is preferred.

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in bid management.

• Demonstrated success in competitive tender/bid writing, resulting in the acquisition of strategic, high-value government-funded or commercial contracts in relevant markets.

• Understanding of the national and political landscape affecting Employability, Skills, and Justice, along with current and future challenges and opportunities.

• Experience in facilitating solution design processes.

• Proven track record of working with multiple commissioners.

• Ability to accurately interpret commissioner specifications and effectively communicate these across the business.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Capacity to quickly grasp complex operational delivery models and various commercial/funding models.

• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults.

• May need to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS/DS) check, depending on the role.

🏝️ Benefits

• 25 days of annual leave plus Bank Holidays and a Birthday Day off (with the option to purchase additional days).

• 2 Volunteer Days.

• Pension plan featuring 5% employee and 5% employer contributions.

• Healthcare Cash Plan, including life assurance equivalent to 3 times the salary.

• Annual salary increase in line with the national average.

• Refer A Friend Scheme.

• Complimentary access to BenefitHub – an online platform offering a variety of retail discounts, a cycle-to-work scheme, and additional voluntary benefits.