Bid Management Specialist

4 weeks ago

Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom Ardent Full time

About the Role:

Ardent is seeking a skilled Bid Management Specialist to join our team. As a key member of our Corporate Services department, you will be responsible for managing bid budgets, resources, and timelines to ensure on-time and high-quality proposal submissions.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and coordinate the entire bid management process, including reviewing bid invitations, conducting bid/no-bid analysis, and establishing timelines.
  • Work with the marketing team to ensure bid documents and graphics are on brand and consistent in appearance.
  • Coordinate with the General Counsel and Operations team to ensure bid proposals meet all legal and regulatory requirements.
  • Monitor and track bid performance metrics, analysing win/loss data to identify trends and areas for improvement.
  • Conduct post-bid analysis and debrief sessions to identify areas of improvement and implement lessons learned for future bids.
  • Stay updated on industry trends, market insights, and emerging best practices in bid management.

Requirements:

  • Experience in managing bids, preferably for complex projects or large-scale contracts.
  • Demonstrated success in winning bids through effective proposal management.
  • Strong understanding of the bid lifecycle and proposal writing.
  • Proficiency in using bid management software and MS Office.
  • Strong project management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks, meet deadlines, and manage multiple bids simultaneously.
  • Some knowledge and experience of AI and other forms of technology to streamline bid processes and improve data analytics to inform decision-making.
  • Exceptional organisational and time management skills.

Ardent Values:

  • Thirst for Knowledge - Demonstrate a strong commitment to the development of yourself, and your people, for your role in a growth company and future role.
  • Adapt - As a growth company Ardent is all about change. Demonstrate ability to drive and/or implement change to enable Ardent to continue to excel.

About Ardent:

Ardent is an equal opportunities employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of race, colour, religion or belief, age, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability status or other legally protected characteristics.

We offer an attractive benefits package to include coaching, cycle to work, electric car scheme, and enhanced maternity and paternity pay.

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