Job Overview

Reporting to the Senior Bid Manager, the Bid Manager will own and co-ordinate the bid process from expression of interest and bid qualification through to bid outcome.

The Bid Manager will be responsible for assembling a bid team with the relevant client / service / product / business knowledge required to win the opportunity. This is a networked role that requires an ability to work under pressure and to challenging deadlines.

 

Main Duties

Provide high quality bid management for the opportunities managed by the Business Services bid team Work closely and collaboratively with all bid stakeholders, and primarily the sales lead and sales team, to ensure that the bid is a compelling high-quality submission capable of winning Implement all necessary proposal procedures and processes in line with Mitie methodology or the Delegated Authority Register and ensure they follow appropriate governance Assist in analysing the bid documents and requirements to ensure both compliance and responsiveness to the clients' issues and needs throughout the bidding process Develop and own the Bid Management Plan including deliverables, owners, and completion dates to ensure a high-quality bid is delivered on time and to the client's requirements. Regularly review and update providing reports on progress and issues as required Ensure all bid team members are clear on their roles, responsibilities, and deliverables. Monitor individuals' progress and performance and intervene as necessary to maintain the planned progress of the bid. Escalate issues as required Schedule and lead key workshops and reviews as set out in Mitie methodology Manage customer communication via portals, email communication etc. including raising CQs, distributing updates to the bid team etc. Collateral development: writing/editing input from a variety of stakeholders typically involving contributions from sales, marketing, SMEs, legal, commercial and operations Conduct regular proposal progress status meetings and maintain the proposal schedule. Resolve or escalate any issues identified Conduct mandatory reviews to make sure bids are appropriately compelling and commercially attractive and capable of winning Deliver compliant, professionally produced written submissions within client defined timeframes Ensure clear record-keeping of all bid documentation including client documents, working and final submission documents and governance/approval documents Support development and production of client and internal presentations Co-ordinate and submit responses to BAFO, CQ and other post-proposal stages as required.   What we are looking for Strong time management and prioritisation skills (essential) Strong written English language skills (essential) Excellent attention to detail (essential) Strong interpersonal skills, ability to manage and motivate team members that do not report to them directly Ability to communicate and influence stakeholders up to senior level (essential) Proficient MS Office skills including advance MS Word skills (essential) Minimum 2 years' experience within bidding or project management environments (essential) Certified to APMP Foundation level (desirable) Experience with design software including Adobe InDesign (desirable).