Head of Strategic Bids

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Lancashire; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading strategic consultancy is seeking a Head of Strategic Bids to drive growth by leading the development and delivery of strategic bids. You’ll manage tender processes and build key relationships to secure partnerships. Candidates should possess strong business development skills with a focus on winning strategic bids, excellent written communication, and experience in the UK utilities sector preferred. This is a full-time position with hybrid working opportunities in the UK.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Hybrid Working

Personal Pension Plan

Career development opportunities

24/7 access to a virtual GP

Qualifications

• Experience in business development with a proven track record in winning bids.
• Strong knowledge of procurement processes and pre-qualification management.
• Exceptional written communication skills to create compelling proposals.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute growth strategies with key stakeholders.
• Lead end-to-end pre-qualification and tendering processes.
• Manage tender content, governance, and improve initiatives.
• Provide regular reports on bid pipeline and tender status.

Skills

Business development

Tendering principles

Written communication

Stakeholder relationship management

Project management

Job description

Head of Strategic Bids Location: This role can be based in Northwest, Midlands or Yorkshire, this role includes business travel.

Employment type: Full Time, Permanent What’s in it for you… We believe in looking after our people, and it shows.

When you join Ipsum, you’re not just taking a job

• you’re starting a career with real support behind it. 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays Option to buy up to 5 additional holidays Hybrid Working Group Personal Pension Plan Career development & progression with the opportunity to earn professional qualifications 24/7 access to a virtual GP and Mental health support & counselling services Cycle to Work scheme Discount club
• supermarkets, phone bills, gyms & more Life assurance cover Long service recognition Enhanced Maternity Pay Paid volunteering opportunities in your community About the role… As Head of Strategic Bids, you’ll play a key role in driving Ipsum’s growth by working closely with the Business Development Director and senior stakeholders on high-value, strategic opportunities.

You’ll lead the development and delivery of bids for both new and existing customers, helping to secure long‑term partnerships and achieve year‑on‑year sales growth.

Collaborating with operations and senior management teams, you’ll shape growth strategies, create key account plans, and manage sales activity for new customers.

A significant part of your role will focus on strategic bidding, ensuring processes are robust and successful outcomes are achieved.

As a Head of Strategic Bids, you will… Develop and execute growth strategies with key stakeholders.

Build and maintain a strong CRM and opportunity pipeline through market research.

Identify and develop new customer relationships and opportunities.

Lead end‑to‑end pre‑qualification and tendering processes, ensuring quality and compliance.

Manage tender content, governance, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Drive business development activities aligned with growth targets and KPIs.

Provide regular reporting on pipeline, tender status, and key account plans.

Lead and mentor a high‑performing team, fostering development and a learning culture.

About you… You’re an experienced business development professional with a proven track record of winning strategic bids and delivering results in fast‑paced environments.

You have strong knowledge of tendering principles, procurement processes, and pre‑qualification management, coupled with exceptional written communication skills to craft compelling proposals.

Highly detail‑oriented and deadline‑driven, you can translate complex information into clear, persuasive responses.

Your leadership style fosters collaboration and high performance, and you excel at building relationships with stakeholders at all levels.

A strategic thinker who can also act tactically, you bring creativity, resilience, and a continuous improvement mindset.

Experience in the UK utilities sector and digitalisation would be desirable.

Our commitment to Equal Opportunities We’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences, and we’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce.

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