1. Experience in Bid / Tender roles
2. Hybrid working
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
3. Lead on the management of tender applications, ensuring tenders are submitted on time and of a winning quality
4. Oversee the production of costings for tenders, project managing the work of the Pricing Analyst
5. Guide the recommendations for pricing proposals, supported by the Head of Business Development
6. Prepare written quality submissions that are compelling, evidence based and attract high evaluation scores
7. 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
8. 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
9. Review bid submissions prepared by colleagues and offer practical feedback to improve quality
10. Share expertise and knowledge related to tender processes with colleagues across the group who may contribute to tender applications
11. Continuously improve the quality of tender submissions through incorporating learning from external and internal feedback, and lessons learnt exercises
12. Support internal stakeholders to provide relevant tender content in a timely manner
13. Lead on the creation and maintenance of a content and case study library
14. Contribute significantly to the development and enhancement of systems and processes to support tender management
15. Be an ambassador for Business Development team
16. Contribute to performance reporting on growth and development
17. 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:
18. Relevant experience in bid / tender roles in a social care, community or not for profit organisation
19. Has experience of working in a senior role within a Business Development or bid team, developing on the job, practical know-how
20. Knowledge of public sector procurement, particularly with local authority and NHS organisations
21. Ability to multitask
22. Targets/results driven
What's on Offer
23. Competitive salary ranging from £41,057 to £45000 per annum.
24. Hybrid working
25. Permanent position within a respected not for profit organisation.
26. Convenient location in Sidcup.
27. Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
28. 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.