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Role: Bid Manager Location: North London Salary: up to £75k plus package Howells are working with a family run business that operate in the Social Housing Refurbishment space with a turnover £70m. Bid Manager Role: As Bid Manager you will build and own the end-to-end bid management capability. You will establish the bid management function, including developing the bid library, establishing the bid lifecycle process and qualifying opportunities that align with our growth strategy. The Bid Manager will be responsible for preparing successful SQs and winning bids, taking ownership of the end-to-end bid process and implementation of all necessary bid procedures and processes. The Bid Manager will line manage a Bid Coordinator. The Bid Manager will be key in enabling their growth, ensuring we are bidding smartly, competitively and compliantly and that our bid submissions reflect our values, technical and service expertise and social value credentials. Bid Manager Main Duties & responsibilities: Setting up the bid function Develop, implement and embed the bid management framework including bid/no bid, review and sign off processes Establish and manage a bid library (case studies, CVs, pricing models, standard responses, frameworks) and ensure it is kept current and easily accessible Create and refine templates, checklists, process flows, guidelines and quality assurance mechanisms for bids Work with senior leadership/business development to define and track the bid pipeline and qualify opportunities Develop metrics, tracking and feedback analysis (win/loss analysis, lessons learned) to drive continuous improvement in bid strike rate. End-to-end bid management Lead bid / no bid decision making Engage with internal stakeholders to develop the bid strategy Manage the bid plan, allocate tasks, set deadlines, monitor progress, coordinate input from subject matter experts (SMEs) and ensure quality of submission Write and/or commission writing of bid responses ensuring they are clear, persuasive, client focused, benefits led, compliant and reflect our expertise Oversee layout/design/presentation of bid documents to ensure brand consistency Ensure submissions meet all regulatory/compliance requirements Lead bid review meetings, compliance reviews and sign off processes to ensure timely submission Line manage the Bid Coordinator: Set objectives, provide coaching, review their work (e.g. managing trackers, bid library updates, administrative tasks) and support their development Post submission: Support post-submission activities such as client presentations, clarification responses and debriefs. Capture lessons learnt, update process and library accordingly. Bid Manager Skills & Knowledge: Significant experience managing end-to-end bid lifecycle in property management, housing maintenance, facilities management, social housing or a closely related sector Proven experience of writing successful bids/tenders (public and/or private sector) and a demonstrable track record of winning contracts Strong people management skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to craft compelling narratives and translate service models into clear benefits Ability to work independently in demanding deadline-driven environments Ability to communicate and influence at senior levels Strong written English language skills. For more into please contact Gary Sewell on 07852 836 581 Applications If you feel that you have the relevant experience to be successful in this position and would like to find out more please apply online today attaching a copy of your current CV. Alternatively contact us on 01474 850707. Howells are an Equal Opportunities employer. All applications will be dealt with in the strictest confidence. Howells acts as an Employment Business for the supply of temporary workers and an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. TPBN1_UKTJ