Bid Manager

HL Services; Chorley; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the Grounds Maintenance industry seeks an experienced Bid Manager to drive profitability and manage compelling bid submissions. This role involves integrating with the Business Development team, optimizing bid processes, and developing other writers. Successful candidates will exhibit strong organizational capabilities and a meticulous approach to the bidding process.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company benefits scheme

Bespoke training plan

Qualifications

• Candidates must have a proven ability to write professionally, preferably in a bidding environment.
• Experience in managing multiple workstreams and meeting strict deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Project managing high value bids.
• Coaching Bid Writers and overseeing high-quality bid document creation.
• Ensuring compliance of tender submissions.

Skills

Creativity

Attention to Detail

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Communication

Job description

Glendale Countryside Ltd.

Job Description

Business Development Department

Job Title-Bid Manager

Responsible to-Head of Business Development

Responsible For-Bid Submissions

The Role

We are looking for a talented, motivated and experienced Bid Manager to join our Business Development team, contributing to the consolidation of our market-leading position in the Grounds Maintenance industry as well as driving profitability through the sustainable growth of our business.

The successful candidate will enjoy managing and taking control of the production of compelling written bids with a competitive edge. You will manage the end-to-end process of planning and coordinating bids for large-scale green spaces contracts in both the public and private sectors.

You will be a senior member of the Business Development team and report directly to the Head of Business Development. Your experience and skillset will mean that you are confident deputising in their absence, with an ability to lead, coach and develop our other Bid Writers. The successful candidate will be part of a profitable and rapidly growing nationwide business and be rewarded with a competitive salary, company benefits scheme and a bespoke training plan tailored to their talents and aspirations.

Capability

Candidates should be motivated creative writers and/or project managers and have a positive, winning mentality. They will have critical attention to detail, an excellent eye for presentation and design, and the ability to write articulately with flare. Strong organisational and time-management skills are a must in our fast-paced environment. Detailed understanding of commercial contractual arrangements and the ability to participate in creating the financial elements of our bids are desirable.

Day-to-Day Duties

• Project managing high value bids
• Managing and coaching our Bid Writers
• Planning and writing high-quality bid documents
• Driving the continuous improvement of the Bid Library and Case Studies
• Managing the compliance and completeness of tender submissions
• Creating a strong and effective contact network within the business
• Working closely with the Head of Business Development and deputising when needed
• Managing value-adding projects such as submissions for industry awards

Experience

• A proven ability to write professionally, preferably in a bidding environment
• Working in a time-critical role and adhering to strict deadlines
• Project managing multiple workstreams and stakeholders effectively

Personal Qualities

• Articulate, with clarity in all written material
• A high level of attention to detail
• A capable and confident communicator
• Excellent project planning, organisational and time management skills

Conditions of Employment

Title	Bid Manager
Reporting to	Head of Business Development
Location	Head Office and remote (mixed)
Grade	Manager
Salary	Negotiable dependent on experience
Pension	NEST Auto Enrolment after 3 months service
Notice Period	3 Months

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