Bid Manager in Cardiff

Howells is working with a national growing Social Housing contractor that are looking to add a Bid Manager to their growing work winning team. Due to continued growth they are looking for a Bid Manager to do the following:

We are looking for a Bid Manager who will lead the bid process and showcase the business capability in delivering exceptional projects. You will work closely with internal stakeholders and partners to create winning proposals which support our ambitious growth targets and strengthen our reputation. We are building not only better projects - but a better, fairer future.

• Proposal management: Plan, manage and submit selection questionnaires and tenders. Formulate high-quality submissions to meet and exceed client specifications. Review bid submissions for quality and accuracy.
• Cross-functional collaboration: Assemble and coordinate cross-functional teams from business development, operations, commercial, legal, social value and HR departments. Maintain clear and regular communication to ensure everyone is aligned with bid requirements and expectations. Ensure milestones and deadlines are met.
• Win themes: Ensure win themes are effectively articulated throughout the bid response, demonstrating a clear understanding of client needs and how the business can meet them.
• Regulatory compliance: Ensure all bids comply with relevant regulations, standards and client requirements. Stay informed of regulatory changes and incorporate them into bid submissions.
• Post-submission engagement: Lead debriefing sessions with clients and intermediaries after bid submissions to gather feedback and use this information to improve future bid submissions.
• Interview preparation: Help plan interviews, produce presentations for interview teams, coach teams through responses linked to the bid submission.
• Knowledge management: Visit operational sites and other offices to gather information and improve the evidence library. Enrich the bid library with active knowledge management, ensuring all lessons learned are fed back and implemented. Research ways to improve bid content, developing creative approaches to writing and presentation.

• Proven track record in leading and winning a range of bids.
• Minimum 3 years' experience of tier one or main contractor competitive tendering within the social housing maintenance or construction sectors.
• In-depth understanding of the social housing sector, including procurement processes, government policies, key stakeholders (e.g., housing associations, local authorities) and industry trends.
• Understanding of risk management principles and the ability to apply them to ensure successful and compliant bid submissions.
• Understanding of the specific challenges and opportunities in social housing maintenance, including sustainability, community impact and social value.
• Strong project management skills.
• The ability to identify challenges within the bidding process and develop innovative solutions to address them.
• Strong negotiation skills, with experience in managing stakeholder relationships at all levels.

• Degree in a relevant field (e.g., Business Administration, Management, or related discipline) is preferred.
• Professional Certifications (e.g., APMP, APM) or equivalent industry qualifications desirable.
• MS Project, Adobe InDesign.

If you have the experience listed above and would like to find out more, please contact Gary Sewell. If you feel that you have the relevant experience to be successful in this position and would like to find out more please apply online today attaching a copy of your current CV. Howells are an Equal Opportunities employer. All applications will be dealt with in the strictest confidence. Howells acts as an Employment Business for the supply of temporary workers and an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies.