Head of Bids

JR United Kingdom; Manchester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm in Manchester seeks a Head of Bids to lead their bids team. The ideal candidate will manage client bids, drive improvements, and collaborate with stakeholders to enhance service offerings. This role demands strong leadership, communication skills, and a commercial mindset.

Benefits

Bonus

Benefits

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience within a bidding environment.
• Experience in team leadership or managerial roles.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the entire bid process from initiation to completion.
• Drive continuous improvement and team development.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team Management

Attention to Detail

Commercial Mindset

Job description

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Salary: £80k to £90k DOE plus bonus and benefits

Full Time: Permanent

We are looking for an exceptional Head of Bids to join our client’s professional services firm based in Manchester. The right candidate will lead the bids team, manage new and existing client bids, and spearhead cross-functional initiatives to expand service offerings.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the entire bid process from initiation to completion, including leading on complex opportunities.
• Support the bid review process to identify suitable opportunities.
• Drive continuous improvement and team development through strong leadership and guidance.
• Ensure bid responses are tailored to meet and exceed client expectations, addressing key themes, sector challenges, and specific requirements.
• Lead the maintenance of a strategic bid approach across all sectors, informed by outcomes, market insights, and strategic analysis.
• Collaborate with both internal and external stakeholders, including presenting to commercial and procurement teams or potential partners.
• Work closely with the Relationship Management team to craft compelling renewal strategies that enhance client retention.
• Foster effective relationships with key departments to secure engagement and support.
• Create and deliver impactful presentations that reflect key themes from tenders.
• Develop and maintain bid libraries our client and other group companies.
• Produce clear, insightful monthly and quarterly reports outlining value, conversion rates, and key win themes and trends.

Key Skills

• Proven ability to lead and support team members while managing multiple projects, consistently delivering high-quality work.
• A collaborative team player who excels under pressure and meets deadlines effectively.
• Demonstrable experience within a bidding environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a keen eye for proofreading.
• Displays a driven, motivated, and proactive attitude.
• Meticulous attention to detail in all aspects of work.
• Adopts a commercial mindset with a strong focus on winning bids.
• Capable of managing both internal and external stakeholders with a consultative and professional approach.
• Experience in team leadership or managerial roles.
• Background in the healthcare, counselling, or wellbeing sector is advantageous but not essential.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At We Are Adam, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles!

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