*Bid Manager (4838)

In your role as Bids Manager, you will be responsible for managing the end-to-end bid process, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, compelling proposals that meet our firm’s business objectives. You will report to the Head of Bids & Tenders and will collaborate with business unit aligned business development teams to secure new business opportunities., * Bid Production & Management: Ownership, execution and delivery of the end to end bid process from initial opportunity identified to submission, ensuring timely and high quality delivery.

• Proposal Development: Develop and write persuasive and tailored proposals that address client needs and highlight the firm’s strengths.

• Strategic Planning: Work with the Head of Bids & Tenders to develop and implement bid strategies that align with the firm’s business goals.

• Collaboration: Coordinate with business development teams, subject matter experts, and other stakeholders to gather necessary information and insights for bids.

• Quality Assurance: Ensure all proposals are compliant with client requirements and internal standards, and are reviewed and approved by relevant stakeholders.

• Market Analysis: Conduct market research and competitor analysis to inform bid strategies and improve win rates.

• Post-Bid Review: Conduct post-bid reviews and debriefs to identify areas for improvement and share best practices across the team., Our responsible business programmes are fundamental to who we are and our purpose. We’re committed to being a diverse and inclusive workplace where our colleagues can flourish, and we have established a number of inclusion network groups across our business to support this aim.

Our commitment to Social Responsibility, community investment activity and tackling climate change is a fundamental part of who we are. It’s made up of four strands: Our People, Our Community, Our Environment and Our Pro Bono.

Additional Information

As part of the Irwin Mitchell Group’s on-boarding process all successful applicants are required to complete the group’s employment screening process. This process helps to ensure that all new employees meet our standards in relation to honesty and integrity therefore protecting the interests of the Group, colleagues, clients, partners and other stakeholders.

We carry out pre employment screening to establish your eligibility to work in the UK, criminal record and financial checks with our trusted 3rd parties.

The employment screening process will fully comply with Data Protection and other applicable laws.

• Proven experience in bid management.

• Experience of working in a multi-disciplined marketing, sales, and business development team in a professional services organisation.

• Ability to develop proposals that cater to both B2B and B2C clients.

• Strong writing and editing skills, with the ability to produce clear, concise, and compelling proposals.

• Excellent project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple bids simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.

• An articulate communicator, who adapts style to meet the differing needs of the audience.

• Ability to build and manage positive relationships both internally and externally.

• Adaptability and willingness to learn and incorporate new methodologies and technologies.

• Strong problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to challenges.

• 25 days holidays as standard plus bank holidays – You can ‘buy’ up to 35hrs of extra holiday too.

• Generous and flexible pension schemes.

• Volunteering days – Two days of volunteering every year for a cause of your choice (fully paid)

• Westfield Health membership, offering refunds on medical services alongside our Aviva Digital GP services.

We also offer a wide range of well-being initiatives to encourage positive mental health both in and out of the workplace and to make sure you’re fully supported. This includes our Flexible by Choice programme which gives our colleagues more choice over a hybrid way of working subject to role, team and client requirements.

We have been ranked in the Best Workplaces for Wellbeing for Large Organisations for 2024!