Bid Manager

2 weeks ago

Manchester, United Kingdom Solid State Security Ltd Full time

Build a Bid Writing Team from the ground up


We are seeking a passionate team member to lead our Bid Team. Prior experience in leading a Bid Team is not essential but a desire to create winning bid submissions is a must


Renumeration and Benefits

  • £45k - £55k
  • Car Allowance
  • Bonus Structure for Winning Submissions
  • Hybrid Working
  • Health Plan
  • Free Ski Holiday (Team Building)


Role Description

As a Bid Manager, you will be instrumental in sourcing, collating, and crafting high-quality tenders and proposals across a range of services. Your role requires both creative flair and professional expertise to tailor submissions that meet customer requirements and stand out in competitive Public Sector environments. You will work closely with key personnel across multiple departments to gather relevant information and ensure that each submission is comprehensive and persuasive.


Your primary goal is to produce winning tenders that clearly communicate the tangible benefits of our services. Plus, build a bid winning team. You will also be responsible for creating engaging case studies and method statements, as well as leading the bid process, including kick-off meetings, review checks, and presenting to prospective clients when necessary.


Company Description

Solid State Security Ltd is a leading specialist in Fire and Security Systems celebrating 50 years in business. We designing, supply, install, commission, and maintain life-safety systems. Based in near Wigan, we offer the industries best advise, deliver the best services and are vastly growing with every month.


Responsibilities

  • Play a crucial role in sourcing, collating and crafting high-quality tenders and proposals across a range of services. You’ll add creative flair and professional expertise to tailor submissions to meet customer requirements effectively. Clear communication is essential, as you’ll work closely with key personnel across multiple departments to gather relevant information.
  • You'll take ownership of each submission from start to finish, thriving in a deadline-driven environment. Your goal will be to produce high-scoring tender submissions that highlight clear and tangible benefits for customers while adhering to company policies and procedures. Additionally, you'll write engaging case studies and method statements.
  • Identify key frameworks and a timeline of framework renewals focusing on a variety of public sectors including but not limited to Social Housing, Healthcare and the Defence Sectors.
  • You shall propose key frameworks and tenders having performed a basic review process and these shall be authorised by a Director.
  • Successfully bid and win a position on identified frameworks.
  • Be the source of opportunities for framework opportunities.
  • Liaise with other departments to effectively manage frameworks. Develop key relationships with buying stakeholders and liaise with colleagues to position ourselves at the forefront of the framework.
  • You'll critically analyse tender documentation, lead kick-off meetings to present and identify key evidence required for compelling and winning submissions. When a presentation is needed, you'll confidently prepare and present to prospective customers to secure tenders and framework positions.
  • Develop a Response Library based on sector on question theme based on winning tender submissions.
  • Communicate with internal stakeholders to gather relevant information and evidence.
  • Manage communication between clients and the company throughout the bid process on various tender portals.
  • Develop other company documentation as needed.
  • Develop a high quality tender response database with tender winning submission responses for future use and adaptation.
  • As this department grows evolve your skillset to effectively manage other bid writers.
  • Add to the positive culture and maintain positivity on good days and bad.


Qualifications

  • Bid Preparation, Bid Management, and Bid Writing skills
  • Proposal Management and Bid Processes expertise
  • Experience in managing the end-to-end bid process
  • Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Attention to detail, craft bespoke, tailored bid responses and ability to meet deadlines
  • Previous experience in the building services industry is a plus


If you are passionate about joining a fast growing company with a great positive company culture we would love to hear from you

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