Bid Manager in Rotherham

Our client is a leading Business Process Outsourcer that specialises in workflow and technical solutions for document, financial and payment processing. Headquartered in South Yorkshire, they have a global client base, including FTSE 100 firms, major utility providers, leading telecoms operators, manufacturers and local authorities. They employ over 200 people across two sites in the UK and operate overseas sites in Sofia and India. Proud winner of Employer of the Year 2022, they provide engaging activities for their people including charity events, BBQs, ice cream days, free fruit, internal awards and a significant investment in training every year.

About this opportunity: We have an exciting opportunity for a Bid Manager. You will be part of our client's growth team and will deliver business objectives and win new client opportunities. You will fully own the end-to-end bid management process, combining effective project management with bid writing skills to develop compelling, client-winning bids. You will sit within the sales and marketing team and will work alongside several departments and key stakeholders to achieve the best possible outcome.

What you will do:

• Responsible for the completion of Expression of Interest (EOI), Pre-Qualification Questionnaires (PQQs) and Invitation to Tender (ITT) documentation in line with corporate guidelines.
• Work alongside the senior leadership team and the project team to develop strategies for success. Instigate the development of win themes, hooks and key messages underpinned by client need.
• Accountable for the overall content quality, whilst working to tight deadlines to deliver tenders, proposals and presentations.
• Responsible for identifying the needs and requirements of the inbound tender in order to create the response, including but not limited to, arranging who will attend site visits and audit requests.
• Networking with subject matter experts to translate their content to support submissions ensuring the right balance of technical know-how and plain English interwoven with win themes.
• Working with marketing, seek or develop client evidence, case studies and references to enhance the quality of the response.
• Create a resource library with model answers that can be tailored for individual bids and client need.
• Responsible for writing and proofreading all tenders to ensure that questions have been answered fully and the document is coherent with a consistent tone of voice.
• Play a role in the research of client strategies and principles to ensure that the tender meets the clients' expectations.
• Regular review of the bidding portal to identify any new tenders and opportunities, communicating these out to the business as part of the business approval process to bid/no bid.
• Lead the end-to-end project management of the bid including registering interest, tender receipt, bid schedule, action tracker, collating responses, reworking answers, document completion, business approval and submission.
• Develop a won/lot matrix capturing client feedback and identifying any themes as part of ongoing evaluation.

You will bring:

• A relevant Degree or equivalent e.g., APM.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to provide an industry-leading service to all internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines and work under pressure.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in writing, proofreading and editing.
• Exceptional stakeholder management.
• Experience in a B2B services environment outsourcing desirable.

What happens once you apply:

One of our team will review your CV in line with the job requirements. We will qualify your suitability for the role and arrange an initial call to discuss your suitability for the role. Once qualified, we will prepare and send your CV to our client for review! Next steps we will be in contact with you to discuss next steps and feedback.