Reed in Partnership has been delivering public services since 1998. We are a British, family-owned company, whose mission has always been to positively transform people and their communities. This is reflected in our services, which we deliver to help people from all backgrounds and circumstances to change their lives for the better. Pay Range £40,000-£47,500 Job Description Do you have significant experience of bid writing and working in a public sector bid environment? Do you have proven experience of producing clear, logical tender responses and business reports? Then consider the role of Business Development Manager at Reed in Partnership! Internal applications for this role close on Wednesday 16th July 2025. What is the role about? Working in the Reed in Partnership Business Development Team the Business Development Manager will be responsible for writing high quality bid responses across all five divisions of the company in support of the continuing growth and expansion of the business. Whilst bid writing is the core function of the role, the Business Development Manager will also be required to support preparatory work, attend external events and coach and support more junior staff members during the bid cycle, and manage bids/elements of bids. Please note this is a hybrid role, requiring you to work from our Rushworth Street, London office 3 days per week. Just some of your day-to-day responsibilities will include: Conduct research into customer demographics, health data, labour market and economic factors to support informed recommendations and decision making and delivery proposals that are fluent, persuasive and deliverable Complete PQQ/SQ responses to agreed timescales and a high level of accuracy, ensuring all relevant supporting documentation is included Manage smaller bids end to end, or take responsibility for managing elements of the bid development, bid responses or tender submission process Liaise with external stakeholders and partners to gather information to inform delivery models and bid proposals Work effectively with operational teams and internal support functions to source information to be used in the creation of bid responses Write high quality, logical tender responses and proposals within required timeframes which respond effectively to the requirements of tender specifications Support bid leads in the reviewing and quality assurance of individual bid responses as required during the bid cycle Analyse new bid opportunities and make recommendations to pursue or not pursue Coach and support more junior staff members during the bid cycle, providing advice and guidance on matters including drafting, information sources and good practice Represent Reed in Partnership at external events, building sector knowledge and creating links with potential partners and stakeholders Follow internal bid governance processes, taking responsibility for distinct elements ensuring they are completed at the correct times in the bid cycle. What’s in it for you? A generous base salary (pro-rata for part time), and great flexibility with your working schedule, we offer training, development and progression opportunities. You will have access to the range of Reed in Partnership benefits, which include: 25 days annual leave (pro-rata for part time) plus statutory bank holidays Reed Pension Scheme Award Winning Management & Leadership training Professional & Personal Development Funds Bi-annual pay reviews Plus much more that can be found on our website With the chance to dramatically make a difference to the local community, this role offers immense job satisfaction. At Reed in Partnership, we live and breathe our values in every decision and action taken, resulting in a collaborative and enjoyable culture within our offices. Our company values – we are fair open and honest; we take ownership, and we work together. To be successful in this role, we are looking for someone with: Essential Criteria Significant experience of bid writing and working in a public sector bid environment within one of Reed in Partnership’s key sectors (employability, citizen services, youth, justice, assessment, net zero skills, preventative health and wellbeing), or in adjacent sectors Proven experience of producing clear, logical tender responses and business reports with a high level of accuracy and thoroughness, ensuring minimal errors Experience of working to demanding and tight timescales maintaining a focus on quality of outputs Experience of developing and managing external business focused relationships in a business to business or business to public sector environment Excellent written and oral communication skills with an ability to explain complex business concepts and delivery models/solutions Demonstrable high level analytical skills drawing conclusions and recommendations from a range of qualitative and quantitative data Demonstrable understanding of the bid/no bid process, and strategic / commercial factors which influence decision making on whether to bid Excellent time management skills Able to coach team members and provide advice, guidance and constructive feedback Confident when dealing with a wide range of internal and external contacts and able to build rapport with key stakeholders Able to work three days a week at the London office Essential Attainments Demonstrable track record of bid wins GCSE English Language at a minimum of a Grade B (or equivalent Level 2 qualification). OR achievement of a Level 2 in Literacy Assessment at interview stage A minimum of 2 A-Levels or an equivalent Level 3 Diploma Desirable Attainments: Experience bidding for large-scale, complex, public sector tenders Experience managing bids, or elements of the bid development or bid submission process We aim to ensure that no candidate or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria.