Bid Manager

Overview We have an exciting opportunity for a Bid Manager to join our growing business development team. Your primary responsibility will be to manage the end-to-end bid lifecycle with a focus on framework opportunities and own the delivery of winning bids. You will be a natural coach who thrives on achieving a high quality output. You\’ll also play a key role in driving improvements across our bid function including processes, framework education, tools, and content – so we get better every time. The role is highly networked and requires the ability to manage and motivate a matrix managed team and to work under pressure to challenging deadlines. It requires excellent organisational, attention to detail, commercial skills, planning, interpersonal and people management skills with strong business acumen, with a particular focus on the public sector (e.g. central/local government, NHS) and major frameworks such as G-Cloud, DOS, TS, DALA, etc.Key ResponsibilitiesManage all bids framework bids to ensure successful appointmentLead and manage the full end to end bid lifecycleManage complex, multi-disciplinary bid teams to deliver high-quality responses to strict deadlinesEnsure all submissions meet client requirements and internal governance standardsSupport internal knowledge sharingIdentify risks and propose solutions to mitigateAccountable for driving the increase in quality of submissionsIdentify and educate the wider function around the use of frameworksWork with Sector Leads to develop, coach and agree win strategy and themes, executive summaries, and validation of our value propositionUnderstand customer requirements and translate capabilities and case studies into compelling responsesManage assigned opportunities through the decision gatesParticipation in supplier days and presentations where appropriateReview and edit bid responses for consistency, compliance, win theme incorporation, solution accuracy, and other elements during regular and core team review cycles to create the final bid submissionCreate presentations using PowerPoint and coach individuals and teams on presentation best practiceSupport management of inbox requestsQualifications3+ years in a bid role in technology industryDemonstrable experience and capability in delivering winning bids and successfully gaining a place on multiple frameworksKnowledge of bidding best practice techniques, eg APMPExcellent English language writing skills, both technical and non-technical, with experience in writing high-quality copy, tailored to the audienceExceptional organisational and project management skills, with an ability to manage a diverse range of tasks, involving different people and activities to tight deadlinesHighly computer literate across the office softwareConfident communicator both verbally, written and visuallyExpert ability to communicate and support value propositionExcellent people skills and the ability to interface with all levels of managementAbility to create original content using interview and research techniquesCommercial understanding, P&L and risk management skillsDesirableAPMP Practitioner or Professional level would be an assetProject management qualification would be an assetNetcompany AcademyThrough our Netcompany Academy, we offer a diverse range of courses, seminars and certifications carefully curated to support your development. As you advance in your career, the Academy tailors its offerings to enhance your managerial skills, deepen your understanding of methodologies, hone your leadership abilities, and fine-tune your strategic acumen. As you progress through the content, you\’ll naturally take on more responsibility and network with your peers.EssentialsMust be willing to do UK based travel for projectsMust have the right to work in the UKMust be able to attain a UK Security ClearanceBenefits25 days of holidayPrivate Medical Health care via VitalityPension contribution, Life AssuranceProfessional certifications supported as part of learning and developmentA range of retail discounts to enhance your lifestyleAccess to our Employee Resource GroupsCompany informationJoin Netcompany, where we proudly hold the 5th position on the UK Top 50 Best Places to Work in the Glassdoor Employees\’ Choice Awards for 2024. Our culture emphasizes low bureaucracy, high agility and flexibility, enabling everyone to contribute their best. Our UK journey began with the acquisition of Hunter Macdonald in 2017; we now have 7400+ employees across multiple countries.Netcompany is committed to an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process. We operate a Disability Confident Interview Scheme which means that we offer guaranteed interviews to all applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for a role. Applicants are asked to opt in, so please let us know if you wish your application to be considered under this scheme. If you need any reasonable adjustments or extra support during the recruitment process, please contact us at reasonableadjustments@netcompany.com.

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