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Bid Manager

Virtuoso Recruitment Limited
Posted 7 days ago, valid for 17 days
Location

Chorley, Lancashire PR7, England

Salary

£40,000 - £48,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

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  • The Bid Manager position is aimed at a talented and experienced individual to enhance the Business Development team in the Grounds Maintenance industry.
  • The successful candidate will manage the production of competitive bids for large-scale contracts and will report directly to the Head of Business Development.
  • Candidates should have a proven ability to write professionally, preferably in a bidding environment, and possess strong organizational and time-management skills.
  • The role requires a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience and offers a negotiable salary based on experience, along with a benefits scheme.
  • The position involves a mix of office work in Chorley and remote work, with a focus on project management and coaching other Bid Writers.
Bid Manager

The Role

We are looking for a talented, motivated and experienced Bid Manager to join our Business Development team, contributing to the consolidation of our market-leading position in the Grounds Maintenance industry as well as driving profitability through the sustainable growth of our business.

The successful candidate will enjoy managing and taking control of the production of compelling written bids with a competitive edge. You will manage the end-to-end process of planning and coordinating bids for large-scale green spaces contracts in both the public and private sectors.

You will be a senior member of the Business Development team and report directly to the Head of Business Development. Your experience and skillset will mean that you are confident deputising in their absence, with an ability to lead, coach and develop our other Bid Writers. The successful candidate will be part of a profitable and rapidly growing nationwide business and be rewarded with a competitive salary, company benefits scheme and a bespoke training plan tailored to their talents and aspirations.

Capability

Candidates should be motivated creative writers and/or project managers and have a positive, winning mentality. They will have critical attention to detail, an excellent eye for presentation and design, and the ability to write articulately with flare. Strong organisational and time-management skills are a must in our fast-paced environment. Detailed understanding of commercial contractual arrangements and the ability to participate in creating the financial elements of our bids are desirable.

Day-to-Day Duties
  • Project managing high value bids
  • Managing and coaching our Bid Writers
  • Planning and writing high-quality bid documents
  • Driving the continuous improvement of the Bid Library and Case Studies
  • Managing the compliance and completeness of tender submissions
  • Creating a strong and effective contact network within the business
  • Working closely with the Head of Business Development and deputising when needed
  • Managing value-adding projects such as submissions for industry awards
Experience
  • A proven ability to write professionally, preferably in a bidding environment
  • Working in a time-critical role and adhering to strict deadlines
  • Project managing multiple workstreams and stakeholders effectively
Personal Qualities
  • Articulate, with clarity in all written material
  • A high level of attention to detail
  • A capable and confident communicator
  • Excellent project planning, organisational and time management skills
Conditions of Employment

3 Days at Head Office in Chorley 2 days at home

Title

Bid Manager

Reporting to

Head of Business Development

Location

Head Office Chorley PR7 and remote (mixed

Grade

Manager

Salary

Negotiable dependent on experience

Pension

NEST Auto Enrolment after 3 months service

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.