The role will be a senior position within the Business Development team and will take responsibility for leading on tenders including the project management of colleagues that contribute through bid writing, pricing and bid co-ordination.
Client Details
This is a permanent opportunity with a medium-sized not for profit organisation based in Sidcup. The company is focused on delivering impactful services and values efficiency in its operations.
Description
*Lead on the management of tender applications, ensuring tenders are submitted on time and of a winning quality
*Oversee the production of costings for tenders, project managing the work of the Pricing Analyst
*Guide the recommendations for pricing proposals, supported by the Head of Business Development
*Prepare written quality submissions that are compelling, evidence based and attract high evaluation scores
*Prepare kick off and sign off documentation that clearly sets out the opportunity, risk and bid strategy, and present to colleagues, including EMT and Trustees
*Oversee the bid co-ordination process, ensuring that the bid coordinator fully performs their tasks and all compliance information is completed accurately, clarification questions submitted in a timely manner and new information shared
*Review bid submissions prepared by colleagues and offer practical feedback to improve quality
*Share expertise and knowledge related to tender processes with colleagues across the group who may contribute to tender applications
*Continuously improve the quality of tender submissions through incorporating learning from external and internal feedback, and lessons learnt exercises
*Support internal stakeholders to provide relevant tender content in a timely manner
*Lead on the creation and maintenance of a content and case study library
*Contribute significantly to the development and enhancement of systems and processes to support tender management
*Be an ambassador for Business Development team
*Contribute to performance reporting on growth and development
*Uses market intelligence and contributes to systems to ensure this can inform bids (e.g. tracking benchmarking information)
Profile
A successful Bid Manager should have:
*Relevant experience in bid / tender roles in a social care, community or not for profit organisation
*Has experience of working in a senior role within a Business Development or bid team, developing on the job, practical know-how
*Knowledge of public sector procurement, particularly with local authority and NHS organisations
*Ability to multitask
*Targets/results driven
Job Offer
*Competitive salary ranging from £41,057 to £45000 per annum.
*Hybrid working
*Permanent position within a respected not for profit organisation.
*Convenient location in Sidcup.
*Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
*Supportive and inclusive work environment.
Take the next step in your career as a Bid Manager and make a meaningful impact in the not for profit sector. Apply today to join this exciting opportunity in Sidcup.