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Head of Bidding - Strategic Leadership in Project Development (Previous Relevant Experience Required), Peterborough
Client:
Telent
Location:
Peterborough, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
EU Work Permit Required:
Yes
Job Views:
6
Posted:
24.04.2025
Expiry Date:
08.06.2025
Job Description:
As a Leader at Telent, you will be trusted and empowered to deliver critical and complex work in a dynamic environment. You will have the opportunity to innovate, take ownership, and make agile decisions. Join us to help build and maintain the nation's critical infrastructure, ensuring connectivity and protection 24/7.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead and manage bids and tender submissions for the Transport business, reporting to the Business Development Director.
* Manage bid teams across Warwick and London, planning resources effectively.
* Ensure high-quality, timely bid production in accordance with Telent’s procedures.
* Improve bid quality and monitor bid costs to maximize return on investment.
* Develop relationships with customers through meetings and presentations.
* Oversee bid team performance, KPIs, and SLAs.
* Develop and implement winning bid strategies, from Go/No Go to post-submission review.
* Plan workload, forecast bids, and track costs and success rates.
* Maintain the Bid library and conduct bid reviews for continuous improvement.
Candidate Requirements:
* Extensive experience managing high-performing bid teams and producing successful bids, particularly in public sector markets such as Traffic, Rail, and Emergency Services.
* Strong project management, organizational, and financial skills.
* Relevant qualifications (e.g., APMP) and proven bid success.
* Excellent written communication, especially in response writing and financial responses.
* Leadership qualities with the ability to influence and persuade at all levels.
* Commercial acumen to develop solutions addressing customer problems.
* Ownership mindset, resilience, and strong interpersonal skills.
What We Offer:
A diverse and inclusive environment with opportunities for growth, learning, and impact. Benefits include:
* Vehicle: Ben2
* Medical insurance
* 34 days holiday (including public holidays), with buy/sell options
* Company pension scheme
* Family-friendly policies
* Wellbeing support and discounts on various services
About Telent:
Telent is a leading technology company specializing in mission-critical communications and digital infrastructure, with a team of over 3,000 dedicated professionals committed to excellence and innovation.
Our Values:
* Be Inclusive
* Take Responsibility
* Collaborate
* Be Customer-focused
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