Bid Manager (Social Housing)

Hawkes Resourcing Group are recruiting for a 

Bid Manager (Social Housing)

Location: Ongar, Essex
Job Type: Permanent
Salary: £60,000 - £70,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

About the Company:

Our client is a well-established contractor specializing in construction, M&E, and fire protection projects within the social housing and healthcare sectors. Due to continued growth, they are seeking an experienced and driven Bid Manager to join their team. This is a great opportunity to work in a forward-thinking, employee-owned business, making a significant impact on high-value contract bids.

Role Overview:

As a Bid Manager, you will be responsible for managing the entire bid process—from initial preparation to post-tender reviews. Based at the Essex office, you will work closely with various departments to gather insights and inputs, ensuring bid proposals are well-crafted, compliant, and persuasive. This role requires someone with experience in the social housing and NHS sectors who can lead a team, meet tight deadlines, and deliver winning bids.

Key Responsibilities:

• Bid Management: Oversee the complete bid lifecycle, from bid preparation to submission, ensuring timely and high-quality submissions.
• Collaboration: Coordinate with internal teams to gather essential information, ensuring bids meet client specifications and company objectives.
• Content Creation: Draft and refine bid proposals, ensuring clarity, persuasiveness, and alignment with the client’s needs.
• Client Engagement: Build strong relationships with clients, addressing their requirements and ensuring their expectations are met.
• Risk Management: Assess and mitigate risks related to bids, ensuring compliance with client and regulatory requirements.
• Cost Estimation: Provide accurate costings and ensure competitive pricing strategies within bids.
• Quality Assurance: Ensure all submissions are compliant with industry standards and maintain the highest quality.
• Continuous Improvement: Analyze previous bids to identify improvements and optimize future submissions.

Candidate Profile:

• Experience: Minimum of 5 years in bid writing and management, ideally within the social housing and healthcare sectors.
• Sector Knowledge: Strong understanding of construction, social housing, NHS contracts, and government tender processes.
• Leadership: Proven experience in leading bid teams and managing complex, multi-faceted projects.
• Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce concise and persuasive bid documentation.
• Organizational Skills: Ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and stay organized in a fast-paced environment.
• Commercial Acumen: Understanding of commercial risk and pricing strategies with a proactive approach to securing new business opportunities.
• Attention to Detail: Demonstrated ability to consistently produce high-quality work under tight deadlines.

Benefits:

• Competitive Salary: £60,000 - £70,000 per annum, based on experience.
• Holidays: 24 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, with additional charity days.
• Company Car & Fuel Card: Provided for work-related travel.
• Pension Plan: A solid pension scheme to secure your future.
• Healthcare: Comprehensive healthcare coverage for peace of mind.
• Employee-Owned Business: Enjoy the benefits and rewards of working in an employee-owned company.
• Work Tools Provided: Uniform, laptop, and any other necessary equipment provided.
• Perks & Rewards: Access to an employee perks and rewards program.

Why Apply?

This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a growing company that values its employees and provides excellent career development prospects. If you're an experienced Bid Manager with a strong background in social housing and healthcare contracts, this could be the perfect next step in your career.

Apply now and take the lead in shaping the future of bid success within this thriving business