Head Of Bids

Michael Page; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangements

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking a Head of Bids in Manchester to oversee the end-to-end bid process, lead a team, and collaborate with internal departments to secure new opportunities. This permanent, hybrid role offers the chance to shape bid strategy and drive growth.

The position requires proven bid management experience in business services, strong leadership, and excellent communication skills, with a focus on high-quality submissions.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing the bid process in a business services environment.
• Strong organisational and project management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to high-quality work.
• Leadership skills to guide and develop a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the bid process from initial opportunity identification to final submission.
• Collaborate with internal teams to gather key information and develop compelling proposals.
• Ensure all bid documents are compliant, accurate, and meet client requirements.
• Develop and maintain a library of bid templates and resources.
• Monitor and report on bid outcomes and performance metrics.
• Train and mentor team members to enhance bid management capabilities.
• Identify areas for process improvement within the bid function.
• Work closely with the sales team to align bids with broader business strategies.

Skills

Bid management

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Attention to detail

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

The Head of Bids will oversee the end-to-end bid process, ensuring high-quality submissions that drive business success in the business services sector. This role involves leading a team, managing deadlines and collaborating with various departments to secure new opportunities and support growth.

Client Details

A business services organisation with a HQ in the North, commutable from Greater Manchester.

Description

• Lead and manage the bid process from initial opportunity identification to final submission.
• Collaborate with internal teams to gather key information and develop compelling proposals.
• Ensure all bid documents are compliant, accurate, and meet client requirements.
• Develop and maintain a library of bid templates and resources.
• Monitor and report on bid outcomes and performance metrics.
• Train and mentor team members to enhance bid management capabilities.
• Identify areas for process improvement within the bid function.
• Work closely with the sales team to align bids with broader business strategies.

Profile

• Proven experience managing the bid process in a business services environment.
• Strong organisational and project management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality work.
• Leadership skills to guide and develop a team.

Job Offer

• Salary ranging from £70,000 to £75,000, dependent on the level of experience.
• Hybrid working arrangements for improved work-life balance.
• Permanent position offering long-term career prospects.