Senior bid manager

If you’re a senior bid manager who has a genuine passion for winning, I’d love to hear from you!

My client is looking to bring a strong all round bid professional into the team who can manage public sector bids, line manage a team of 2 (previous team management not necessary) and has a desire to succeed.

You’ll be joining a team of 14, bidding for waste services predominantly to local authorities. My client is completely open to what services you’ve bid for, but previous experience with public sector bidding would be an advantage. This role is based full time in the Northampton office and offers up to £70,000 + package.

You will lead bidding activities from initial opportunity assessment through to contract handover. You’ll take ownership of the full tender process, working closely with internal teams to deliver high-quality, competitive submissions.

Duties and responsibilities

• Lead and manage bidding activities and project teams across a range of opportunities
• Manage the full tender process from initial assessment through to contract award and handover
• Develop and deliver high-quality tender submissions, project delivery plans and contract documentation
• Work closely with internal stakeholders, including Operations, Finance, Legal, Technical and HR
• Produce detailed service designs and present proposals for approval
• Monitor project delivery, timelines and performance against the development strategy
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, local authorities and key partners
• Provide reporting and updates on project progress

How to apply

To apply for this role or to find out more information, please send a CV to Hayley Wood.

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