Bid Manager

Sidcup Permanent £41,057 - £45,000 per year View Job Description
The role will be a senior position within the Business Development team and will take responsibility for leading on tenders including the project management of colleagues that contribute through bid writing, pricing and bid co-ordination.
  • Experience in Bid / Tender roles
  • Hybrid working

About Our Client

This is a permanent opportunity with a medium-sized not for profit organisation based in Sidcup. The company is focused on delivering impactful services and values efficiency in its operations.

Job Description

  • Lead on the management of tender applications, ensuring tenders are submitted on time and of a winning quality
  • Oversee the production of costings for tenders, project managing the work of the Pricing Analyst
  • Guide the recommendations for pricing proposals, supported by the Head of Business Development
  • Prepare written quality submissions that are compelling, evidence based and attract high evaluation scores
  • Prepare kick off and sign off documentation that clearly sets out the opportunity, risk and bid strategy, and present to colleagues, including EMT and Trustees
  • Oversee the bid co-ordination process, ensuring that the bid coordinator fully performs their tasks and all compliance information is completed accurately, clarification questions submitted in a timely manner and new information shared
  • Review bid submissions prepared by colleagues and offer practical feedback to improve quality
  • Share expertise and knowledge related to tender processes with colleagues across the group who may contribute to tender applications
  • Continuously improve the quality of tender submissions through incorporating learning from external and internal feedback, and lessons learnt exercises
  • Support internal stakeholders to provide relevant tender content in a timely manner
  • Lead on the creation and maintenance of a content and case study library
  • Contribute significantly to the development and enhancement of systems and processes to support tender management
  • Be an ambassador for Business Development team
  • Contribute to performance reporting on growth and development
  • Uses market intelligence and contributes to systems to ensure this can inform bids (e.g. tracking benchmarking information)

The Successful Applicant

A successful Bid Manager should have:

  • Relevant experience in bid / tender roles in a social care, community or not for profit organisation
  • Has experience of working in a senior role within a Business Development or bid team, developing on the job, practical know-how
  • Knowledge of public sector procurement, particularly with local authority and NHS organisations
  • Ability to multitask
  • Targets/results driven

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary ranging from £41,057 to £45000 per annum.
  • Hybrid working
  • Permanent position within a respected not for profit organisation.
  • Convenient location in Sidcup.
  • Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
  • Supportive and inclusive work environment.



Take the next step in your career as a Bid Manager and make a meaningful impact in the not for profit sector. Apply today to join this exciting opportunity in Sidcup.

Contact
Amy Fenlon
Quote job ref
JN-112025-6877597
Phone number
+44 1622 604 513

Job summary

Job function
Sales
Subsector
Public Sector & Not-For-Profit
Sector
Not For Profit
Location
Sidcup
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Amy Fenlon
Consultant phone
+44 1622 604 513
Job reference
JN-112025-6877597