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.

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.

• 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

• 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

• 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

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