Bid Manager

3 weeks ago


Reading UK, Berkshire, United Kingdom Huntswood Ltd Full time

ROLE PURPOSE


We are looking to for a highly motivated Bid Manager, who will be responsible for ensuring the effective implementation of the company’s sales-to-delivery process, providing input and oversight to all aspects of the bid process, from initial lead qualification through to project implementation.

The Bid Manager is responsible for ensuring each of the company’s business divisions receives the necessary support to effectively progress opportunities, ensuring the company is well placed to both win and deliver client engagements.


JOB DESCRIPTION


Coordinating and overseeing the production of proposal / presentation documents and other client-facing collateral

Responding in a timely manner to clients’ requests for information / proposals (RFI / RFPs)

Working with multiple business units and external partners to ensure all required inputs are received on time and to the desired quality

Co-ordinating and helping to shape solutions, ensuring that high quality proposals are produced in line with Huntswood’s proposal methodology and client requirements

Writing and editing bid content, to create compelling bid collateral aligned to the client’s requirements and agreed win themes

Ensuring all bid submissions are accurate, innovative and that all due governance has been adhered to at each stage of the bidding process

Ensure adequate assistance is provided such that opportunity owners are well positioned to progress client requirements and meet agreed deadlines

Ensure that all bid deliverables (proposals, presentations etc.) are of high quality, delivered on time and in line with company standards

Foster effective working relationships internal stakeholders and the client during the bid phase of the project, balancing the needs and objectives of both Huntswood and the client and resolving issues that arise


Essential skills


Bid management experience, to include:

Track record of successfully managing the end-to-end bid process

Bid writing and content creation

Knowledge / bid library management

Identifying / implementing continuous process improvement initiatives

‘Solution selling’ - preferably a BPO background, with previous experience in managing bids of varying scale and complexity

Personable – strong communication skills, can proactively engage with people at all levels

Confident – self-starter that can build relationships across a range of disciplines

Effective communication skills - successfully managing cross-functional internal stakeholders as well as liaising with external strategic partners

Well organised – can manage multiple projects and prioritise effectively

Time management – working at pace and to tight deadlines, working to a defined time-table

Stakeholder management – actively manage pursuit team to source content in a timely fashion

Attention to detail – methodical and thorough, sustaining consistently high standards in a highly visible role

Team player – flexible and adaptable, comfortable working in a small team with a broad range of responsibilities


CORE BEHAVIOURS

To work with, Huntswood’s employees are described as dependable, driven and collaborative. The job holder should be able to demonstrate they are;

Confidential, reliable and genuine

Dynamic, passionate and determined

Friendly, compassionate and cooperative

"It's not just about what we do, but the way we do it. And it's our values that make us special."


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