Bid Manager

As a Business Development Manager, you will have the opportunity to take charge of breaking into new markets, building relationships with our clients and partners and marketing exciting new products. You'll be a key player in our growing commercial team, driving the success and development of our company. Some of your daily tasks will include:

• Identify and develop business opportunities
• Evaluate market trends and oversee market research activities to inform business decision making
• Develop and execute the company's commercial strategy, working closely with the Head of Commercial
• Develop bidding strategies that are creative, meet client requirement and maximise company profitability
• Develop and lead a high-performing team of commercial managers, setting targets and monitoring performance while providing guidance and feedback to support their professional development
Who we want to work with You are passionate about business development, and you have a keen interest in economic and social research. You have strong project management skills, a good understanding of market and partnership development, and have a talent for explaining complex ideas in a clear and concise way. You love learning and you always operate with integrity. As our work evolves, you will find opportunities to enhance your professional abilities, satisfy your intellectual curiosity and define your role in a dynamic work environment.


• Degree in Economics or a related field, and a solid grasp of microeconomic, macroeconomic, and econometric theory
• Experience in a commercial management role, preferably in a consulting, research, or data analysis firm
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Experience managing budgets, setting targets, and monitoring performance
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to evaluate market trends and inform decision making
Desirable skills
• Strong communication and negotiation skills, with record in developing and maintaining client relationships
• Strong leadership and people management skills, with a focus on team building and professional development
• Experience working in social research or data analysis fields is a plus
• Experience working with EU market procurement is a plus
  
  Alma Economics combines unparalleled analytical expertise with the ability to communicate complex ideas clearly.
We are a team of economists, social researchers, data scientists, developers and creatives working together on critical issues facing our society today. Our work spans multiple policy areas, including education, health and social care, housing and homelessness, the environment, public finance, and international development, among others. Our diverse staff combines decades of experience in economic and social research at the highest levels with the ability to develop state-of-the-art tech tools and powerful communications. We work with some of the most forward-thinking organisations in the voluntary, public, and private sectors. Our clients include most UK government departments, the Welsh Government, the Scottish Government, councils across the country, arms-length bodies, and several leading charities. Internationally, we work with major supranational organisations including the World Bank, UNICEF, the WHO, the OECD, and the European Commission, as well as a number of national governments in Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia., Alma Economics is a friendly and informal place, and our offices are designed for both work and play. We enjoy working from the office as we foster a strong culture within modern and fun spaces, allowing for casual catch ups, mentoring, brainstorming and teambuilding. We do not have a one-size-fits-all WfH policy. Most staff members work from home for one or two days during a typical week, while it is also possible to arrange to WfH for more extended periods (e.g., 2-4 weeks) to visit family or travel. While most staff work 5-day weeks, for most full-time positions we also offer the option of a 4-day working week, either from day one or as an arrangement employees can transition into later in their Alma career. Our offices are disabled-accessible, and we are committed to providing all necessary support to colleagues that require it, but we are also happy to consider remote working arrangements for applicants with disabilities or health conditions that prevent them from working on-site. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and ensure that no one receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of age, gender, sexual orientation, disability or physical condition, marital status, race, or religion. Check out more employment opportunities at Alma Economics and our tips for applicants here: www.almaeconomics.com/tips-for-applicants