Manage the bid process from start to finish, ensuring deadlines are met and all proposals are completed to a high standard
Coordinate proposal responses, ensuring proposals are accurate, complete and well-written
Risk tracking and management throughout the bid process
Develop and Implement strategies to improve effectiveness of bids
Monitor and report on bid activity, providing regular updates to senior management on status of current and upcoming bids
Conduct research on competitors, market trends and client need to inform bid strategy and approach
Coordinate and plan client presentations/visits required as part of the bid process
Drive continuous improvement, through post-bid reviews, both internally and with customers
Collation of data from various sources to prepare and manage Management Information requirements for clients and contracts in a timely manner
Creating reports and dashboards to communicate data insights to stakeholders, including senior management and department heads
Maintaining and updating databases and other systems to ensure data integrity and carry out regular data audits across the Group
Collect, analyse and interpret data to identify trends and patterns

Proven ability in bid management delivering complex product and services opportunities
Ideally has a background in solution selling and experience of bid management from opportunity identification through to project delivery
Confident in use of various IT systems and portals, and in data interpretation and presentation
Proven team leadership skills in office-based and virtual work environments
Must be an excellent communicator and comfortable working at senior Level (internal and external customer)
Sound commercial understanding and profit and loss experience coupled with risk management skills
Has the ability to manage complex, multi-work steam opportunities
Solid understanding and management of internal governance procedures
Security clearance is required, with five years’ continuous UK residency

Bid Manager

Key skills