Bid Manager

We here at Mitie are looking for a Bid Manager to join our growing team. Reporting to the Senior Bid Manager, the Bid Manager will own and co-ordinate the bid process from expression of interest and bid qualification through to bid outcome. The Bid Manager will be responsible for assembling a bid team with the relevant client / service / product / business knowledge required to win the opportunity. This is a networked role that requires an ability to work under pressure and to challenging deadlines.

This role will have a primary focus on our Healthcare offerings and experience in this domain would be desirable.

Main duties

Provide high quality bid management for the opportunities managed by the Business Services bid team

Work closely and collaboratively with all bid stakeholders, and primarily the sales lead and sales team, to ensure that the bid is a compelling high-quality submission capable of winning

Implement all necessary proposal procedures and processes in line with Mitie methodology or the Delegated Authority Register and ensure they follow appropriate governance

Assist in analysing the bid documents and requirements to ensure both compliance and responsiveness to the clients' issues and needs throughout the bidding process

Develop and own the Bid Management Plan including deliverables, owners, and completion dates to ensure a high-quality bid is delivered on time and to the client's requirements. Regularly review and update providing reports on progress and issues as required

Manage customer communication via portals, email communication etc. including raising CQs, distributing updates to the bid team etc.

Collateral development: writing/editing input from a variety of stakeholders typically involving contributions from sales, marketing, SMEs, legal, commercial and operations

Conduct regular proposal progress status meetings and maintain the proposal schedule. Resolve or escalate any issues identified

Co-ordinate and submit responses to BAFO, CQ and other post-proposal stages as required.

Strong written English language skills (essential)

Excellent attention to detail (essential)

Strong interpersonal skills, ability to manage and motivate team members that do not report to them directly

Ability to communicate and influence stakeholders up to senior level (essential)

Proficient MS Office skills including advance MS Word skills (essential)

Minimum 2 years' experience within bidding or project management environments (essential)

Minimum 50% match with Skills Matrix for the role

Certified to APMP Foundation level (desirable)

Experience with design software including Adobe InDesign (desirable)