Bid Manager

ZipRecruiter; Northampton; Remote; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job description

Job Description

Bid Manager
Contract: Permanent, Full-time (37.5 hours per week), Monday to Friday between 8am and 6pm
Location: Home based, fully remote
Salary: Up to £40,000 per annum, depending on experience

The successful candidate for this role will have experience and understanding of the tendering process, with Occupational Health tendering experience beneficial, but not essential. Previous professional experience as a Bid Writer or Bid Manager is a must. The role will play a vital part in the company meeting its strategic objectives by helping the Sales Team secure new business and existing client contracts.

You will report to the Head of Bids and work as part of a dedicated Bids Team, working closely with the wider Sales Team and SMEs companywide to co-ordinate, prepare, write, and submit tenders.

Main Objectives

1. Own the submission of bids you are responsible for managing, collaborating with various stakeholders as needed to hit submission and clarification deadlines.
2. Develop a deep understanding of the available content, relevant subject matter experts, and our corporate credentials.
3. Work with Content Manager to ensure the continuous improvement of our Content Library.
4. Support the wider Sales Team and business as required.

Specific Responsibilities

1. Take a keen interest in Medigold Health, our business divisions and key business leaders to ensure that you are able to access various sources of specialist knowledge where required.
2. Join bi-weekly Bid Team meetings and update colleagues on your progress with active bids.
3. Completion of RFIs/RFPs/PQQs and ITTs, as well as any other supplier questionnaires.
4. Research clients to understand their requirements, ensuring this is reflected when answering technical responses.
5. Analyse client tender documents, extracting key information.
6. Write captivating, clear, and concise responses to technical responses that are tailored to the specifics of the contract and customer.
7. Liaise with SMEs to gather key information to be able to successfully complete the tender.
8. Work to strict deadlines.
9. Utilise client feedback received to ensure continuous improvement.

Requirements for this role

1. Bid Writer or Bid Manager experience
2. Advanced MS Word Skills and proficient in MS Suite
3. Excellent written communication skills
4. High attention to detail
5. Proven track record of working on the development of successful proposals
6. Flexible and committed to meeting both client and internal deadlines
7. Excellent commercial awareness
8. Exceptional organisational skills with the ability to balance competing priorities and workloads
9. Strong team player

How to apply
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