Job Ref: 215213303

Date: 2021-11-19 16:37:58

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Bid Manager
An exciting position has become available for a full-time Bid Manager based at The Henley Business School.
A key member of the Business development team, you will work closely with Business Development Directors, Account Directors and Business Development Managers to compile winning bids for all the learning and development solutions we propose. Bid writing and managing multiple bid projects is the core part of the role.
If you have experience working in a bid function or team, this opportunity would suit an applicant with a proven track record of developing winning proposals or tender submissions in the learning, talent and leadership development space.
Bid Manager Role Responsibilities
* Confident to hold high level scoping discussions with clients before disseminating ideas and concepts to the relevant business development directors for qualifying and follow up.
* Identifying opportunities for bid submissions and scoping alongside business development colleagues.
* Responsible for the bid management process ensuring effective implementation and compliance.
* Co-ordinating bid team and inputs from key stakeholders, typically engaging with business development, legal, procurement, subject matter experts across the school, IT and finance.
* Governance – Ensuring all due diligence activities are responded to – liaising with relevant stakeholders such as legal, procurement, DTS, H&S, HR and IMPS.
* Project Management – Agree and track timescales at each step of the bid process, including all internal governance, whilst setting realistic deadlines. Ensuring all information is communicated appropriately to relevant stakeholders.
* Working with the Business Development lead to develop clear and compelling win themes.
* Develop proposal structures – designing templates appropriately branded and formatted,
* Ensure preparation and review of commercial aspects of the bid budgets, making sure all services are included in the final price to the client.
* Implementing project and risk management tasks associated with the bid to ensure timely progression and reviews of bids.
Bid Manager Role Requirements
* A broad understanding of tender and proposal writing ideally in the talent development or leadership development marketplace
* A proven track record of bid writing/winning and tender submissions and the ability to manage large bids through procurement processes for major tenders
* Extensive bid experience in a solutions environment
* Strong Project management skills
* Excellent communication and writing skills
* A creative flair to develop compelling written content and drafting expertise
Company
Henley Business School is a triple-accredited business school and part of the University of Reading. With campuses, offices and partnerships around the world, over 7,000 students from more than 100 countries and over 80,000 alumni from 160 countries, we are a truly international institution.
Our courses are enriched by up to date knowledge, research and commercial experience, and aimed at students and professionals at every stage of their career – from undergraduate through to postgraduate, PhD, MBA, DBA and executive education.
Why should you apply?
* The chance to join a well-established company.
* To join a fantastic team.
* To showcase your knowledge and skill set.
Keywords: Bid Manager, DTS, H&S, HR, IMPS, Business Development, Bid Management, Bid Management Process, Project Management, Risk Management

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