Assistant Bids & Pursuits Manager

TN United Kingdom; Manchester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Assistant Bids & Pursuits Manager to oversee and enhance the bid management process. This newly created role involves project managing bids for significant opportunities, ensuring compliance with client requirements, and collaborating with various teams for proposal development. The ideal candidate will possess strong skills in bid management, stakeholder coordination, and risk management, contributing to the continuous improvement of the bid process. If you have a passion for driving successful bids and building relationships, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing bids and proposals in a corporate environment.
• Strong communication skills and ability to coordinate with diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the bid process from opportunity identification to submission.
• Coordinate stakeholders and develop compelling proposals.

Skills

Bid Management

Proposal Development

Stakeholder Coordination

Risk Management

Project Management

Relationship Building

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Project Management Certification

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Assistant Bids & Pursuits Manager, Manchester

Location: Manchester, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference:

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Posted:

02.05.2025

Expiry Date:

16.06.2025

Job Description:

This Assistant Bids & Pursuits Manager opportunity is a newly created role positioned in a leading accountancy firm. This is a role involving project managing the bid process for large opportunities and frameworks, working closely with the UK bids & pursuit team and the offshore team. You will focus on developing proposals, coordinating with stakeholders, managing risks, and continuously improving the bid management and project management frameworks.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Bid Management: Lead and own the bid process from initial opportunity identification through to submission, ensuring all deadlines are met and the bid is compliant with client requirements.
2. Proposal Development: Work with delivery teams to develop and write compelling proposals.
3. Stakeholder Coordination: Coordinate internal stakeholders, including business services team and fee earners. Collaborate with the wider Clients & Markets, offshore, and innovation teams to ensure a truly integrated approach.
4. Risk Management: Identify and mitigate risks associated with the bid process, ensuring all potential issues are addressed proactively.
5. Continuous Improvement: Implement best practices and continuously improve the bid management process to enhance efficiency and effectiveness, including developing and maintaining a bid project management framework.
6. Qualification: Assess winnability and desirability of opportunities to support the correct ones.
7. Relationship Building: Build relationships with key stakeholders, understand their requirements, and position yourself as an expert in bid production and project management.
8. Reporting: Support senior members of the Strategic Growth team by analyzing and reporting on bid performance and lessons learnt.
9. Line Management: Manage, coach, and develop members of the strategic growth team where appropriate.