About Our Client
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.
Job 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)
The Successful Applicant
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
What's on 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.
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