Bid Manager

A firmly established national organisation who specialise in everything from domestic and commercial relocation, removals, storage and crate hire to highly skilled change and project management services is recruiting a Bids & Tender Manager based in Cheshirre

The business has enjoyed considerable success and is now embarking on a sustained period of growth having recently won major contracts with national Facilities Management businesses and government bodies. As such, and to underpin the continued growth, we are recruiting this role to work closely with the senior management team.

The company has long term contracts with large corporate businesses, public sector bodies and national facilities management companies and as a result has dedicated resource centres throughout the UK enabling to provide specialist moving services to vast array of organisations in a wide range of industry sectors. As a result, the role of the Bids & Tender Manager will play a key role in ongoing growth of the business by supporting all high value bids and tenders for major contracts across national public and private sector frameworks.

Reporting to the Commercial Director. The key responsibilities of the Bids & Tender Manager will include:

Assume responsibility for all RFQ, ITT opportunities within both public and private sector frameworks
Write and manage all technical bids and tenders ensuring that submissions sit accurately and in a compliant manner with expectations of tendering organisation
Collaborate closely with Sales, Marketing, Operations and Project Management teams to ensure the creation of a holistic solution
Delivery of Bid/Tender submissions, both in writing and as part of the Bid/Tender presentation team
Develop and manage bid qualification process for new opportunities
Build and develop content bank of accurate compliance, financial, commercial and operational data
Risk management and tracking throughout the Bid/Tender process
Ensuring that the business is on the framework for all relevant public sector purchasing bodies and private sector procurement organisation

What does the ideal Bids & Tender Management look like:

Minimum 2 years experience in a Bids and Proposals Management role
Experience of Public Sector and Facilities Management Tender submission requirements.
Experience with public sector procurement & related information sources
Solid understanding and implementation of internal governance procedures.
Professional and confident telephone manner and excellent email communication skills
Customer handling and risk management skills
Ability to manage complex, multi-worksteam opportunities
Work to strict deadlines with excellent time management, prioritisation and organisation skills
Ability to multi task and prioritise daily workload
Excellent analytical skills
Attention to detail
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Discretion, confidentiality and resilience
Educated to degree level
Desirable: APMP Practitioner or Professional level / Prince 2 Qualified.

In return for your dedication and hard work the business will invest in your future by offering an excellent package of GBP35,000 - GBP40,000 per annum and excellent benefits structure. Furthermore, the business is passionate about development of its staff and will continue to provide relevant training and qualification support. The business offers a genuine career pathway for all members of the team which is demonstrated in the fact that the majority of the board and senior management have progressed their careers through long standing tenure with the business. This is a great opportunity develop the next stage of your career so please don't hesitate to apply immediately