Bid Lead - Property Maintenance

Whitestone Resourcing Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent UK property maintenance organization is seeking a strategic Bid Lead to oversee and develop bidding teams. This role involves leading the bid process, developing strategies for securing contracts, and collaborating with stakeholders to ensure success. Ideal candidates will have over 10 years of experience in bid management, particularly in the property maintenance sector. The position offers a hybrid work model, combining home and office-based work in East London.

Benefits

Dynamic and supportive team environment

Engaging projects across diverse sectors

Opportunity to shape company's growth trajectory

Qualifications

• Over 10 years of experience in bid project management and tender writing.
• Proven track record in bidding for contracts with social housing clients or local authorities.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead, integrate, mentor and manage existing bidding teams.
• Develop and implement effective bid strategies.
• Oversee the entire bid process from identification to submission.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders.

Skills

Strong project management skills

Excellent strategic thinking

Proven leadership skills

Strong negotiation abilities

Solid understanding of public procurement rules

In-depth knowledge of relevant regulations

Job description

Our client is a prominent UK property maintenance organization that has recently expanded through the acquisition of a new business. With a turnover of £500 million, approximately 2,000 employees, and a nationwide presence, the company serves various sectors, including social housing, defence, hospitality, healthcare, and education. Supported by one of the leading global private equity funds, the Group is poised for accelerated growth through both organic expansion and further acquisitions.

Position Overview

We are seeking a strategic and experienced Bid Lead to join the team, and help manage and develop a team of bid writers / coordinators. This critical leadership role involves overseeing and integrating existing bidding teams as a key milestone in delivering our strategic growth plan. The Head of Bidding will play a pivotal role in securing new business and driving the company's growth objectives. This is a hybrid role, a combination of working from home with travel to office in East London.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, integrate, mentor and manage existing bidding teams across the organization.
• Develop and implement effective bid strategies to secure contracts across various sectors, including social housing, defence, hospitality, healthcare, and education.
• Oversee the entire bid process, from initial identification of opportunities to submission and post-tender activities.
• Collaborate closely with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure successful bid submissions.
• Maintain a thorough understanding of public procurement rules, regulations, and tender procedures.
• Monitor market trends and competitor activities to inform bidding strategies.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement within the bidding teams, enhancing processes and methodologies.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Experience: Over 10 years of experience in bid project management and tender writing, preferably within the property maintenance sector.
• Expertise: Proven track record in bidding for contracts ideally with social housing clients, or local authorities, public sector clients, or related industries.
• Skills:
  • Strong project management skills.
  • In-depth knowledge of relevant regulations and compliance.
  • Excellent strategic thinking and analytical abilities.
  • Proven leadership, negotiation, and communication skills.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders.
  • Solid understanding of public procurement rules and tender procedures.

Why Join this business?

• Work with a leading organization at the forefront of the property maintenance industry.
• Play a key role in shaping the company's growth trajectory.
• Engage in challenging and rewarding projects across diverse sectors.
• Be part of a dynamic and supportive team environment.