Bid Manager

Recruiter
Confidential
Location
Leeds
Salary
47000.00 - 52000.00 GBP Annual
Posted
27 Jul 2022
Closes
24 Aug 2022
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Could you be a Bid Manager for Numiko? If you re a detail-driven, first-class communicator with the highest standards in written communication, then this is the role for you.

Bid Manager
Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS2 3AW
Part Time, Permanent
Salary GBP47,000 - GBP52,000 dependent on experience

Please Note: Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK

Numiko works with the best organisations in the world. We have excellent credentials from the UK s leading universities, top 10 global museums, life-changing charities as well as organisations leading how we make sense of the world. It will be your job to re-package these narratives to enable us to grow as we seek to work with even more amazing clients.

We re looking for an experienced Bid Manager to lead our tender responses for public sector clients. You will be responsible for writing and coordinating high-quality tender submissions, as well as maintaining our bid library used in tender processes.

About the role:

For this role, you will need to have a keen eye for detail, be able to communicate well with colleagues across the organisation and devise compelling narratives to communicate Numiko s services to prospective clients. You will need to be well organised, able to work under pressure and capable of multi-tasking. Due to the unpredictable nature of public tenders being issued, the ability to work flexibly will also be a major benefit.

This is a permanent, part-time role, 3 days per week. You can work remotely but will be asked to come into the Central Leeds office for occasional meetings. Alternatively, you are free to work in our Leeds office.

We d particularly love to hear from candidates with the flexibility to ramp up or ramp down their hours, in line with the peaks and troughs of tender activity.

What you ll do

Manage/ lead on the creation of high-quality, winning bid responses, ensuring that Numiko consistently scores the highest possible marks for quality
Be responsible for high-quality communications with potential customers throughout the bid process.
Collaborate with internal teams to develop a win strategy for every opportunity. Ensure key messages and win themes are present in every bid response, maximising potential to secure the contract.
Collaborate
Track feedback from tenders and implement changes to drive improvement
Assess business development team pitches against scoring criteria, providing input to drive our performance on your excellent understanding of the scoring criteria
Create company literature that conveys how we work and what it s like to work with Numiko
Oversee and manage bids through the various stages from EOI to PQQ and ITT. Track bid progress.
Maintain a comprehensive bid library
Manage communication and clarification through tender portals

About you:

3+ years experience writing winning bids, either in a bid manager or business development lead capacity

Demonstrable experience of leading/ creating bids worth GBP250k and above.
The very highest written communication skills and meticulous attention to detail
Strong commercial acumen
Ability to interpret and summarise complex information
A comprehensive understanding of public sector tender processes
Knowledge/ experience of working in a digital agency preferred
Ability to work to deadlines and manage multiple priorities.

Our Values

At Numiko we value the following traits in our people:

We are empathetic and act with integrity. We do the right thing by our clients and each other.
We value smart work over hard work. We strive for simple and elegant solutions.
We are patient, effective, and confident communicators.
We take responsibility for our work and offer a can-do attitude to problem-solving.

Benefits

Flexible, hybrid working.
Beautiful office in a city centre location (LS2 3AW)
Onsite parking
5-minute walk from Leeds Train Station
Annual bonus scheme.
Referral scheme for introducing new starters.
Workplace Pension Scheme.
27 days holiday + shutdown over Christmas and New Year.
Your birthday as a day off.
Personal development and progression plans.
A brand-new MacBook Pro/ Windows laptop and more top tech to facilitate your role.
A development budget to spend on equipment, conferences, books, courses. Whatever you need to excel.
Regular social events, such as trips to the Lakes, nights out and away days.
Free fruit and snacks.
Bike to Work Scheme.

How to apply for the role:

If you have the skills and experience required for this position, click "apply" today and check your inbox for an email providing more information on how to tailor your application and provide a cover letter or any supporting documents.

You must be eligible to work in the UK. No agencies please.

Other suitable skills and experience includes Bid Writer, Bid Management, Proposal Management, Project Management, Sales, Finance, Contracts Administrator, Contracts Manager, Administration, Business Operations