Bid manager

Job Description

* * PLEASE APPLY DIRECTLY ON THE BARNETT WADDINGHAM CAREERS SITE PAGE * * With over 1600 people across 9 UK offices, we are proud to be a leading independent UK consultancy at the forefront of risk, pensions, investment and insurance. Each individual delivers on our shared values and our commitment to ensuring the highest levelsof trust, integrity and quality.We are seeking a Bid Manager to join our Bid Team on a 12 month fixed-term contract. This role can be based from our Birmingham office (hybrid, 2 days in the office); we may consider applications from Liverpool and Cheltenham also.The Bid Team works in partnership with all areas of the business to deliver the growth objectives of the firm.Work includes the management of all tenders through utilising best practice and experience techniques to co-ordinate incoming data streams supportingan increase in the Firm’s win ratio. As the Bid Manager you will play a leading role in ensuring the effective co-ordination and timely completion of tenders in accordance with agreed company processes and best practice methodologies. This position reportsdirectly into the Head of Bid Management.ResponsibilitiesTo lead the process in line with Barnett Waddingham’s objectives

• Carrying out research for the kick off and solution meetings
• Leading the call / meeting to ensure relevant information is captured to facilitate the completion of the tender
• Ensuring win themes are developed that meet the client’s objectives and Barnett Waddingham proposition
• Storyboard and outlining with the team to provide a ‘golden thread’ throughout the tender
• Proactively develop and manage a network of subject matter experts
• Communicating the key messages to key stakeholders in a timely manner
• Communicate and influence at a senior level
• Ensure consistent branding for all company specific documents

To complete high quality PQQs/ITTs/Presentations

• Ensuring the production of Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQs), Invitation to Tenders (ITTs) and Presentations in accordance with agreed deadlines
• Fully owning and taking responsibility for tender projects
• Coordinating incoming data streams from subject matter experts
• Effectively communicating timetables and key messages throughout the tender process
• Working with the Bid Designer to produce a high quality bid response document
• Liaising with the Bid Designer to make sure there is available time and support to produce the required format of document
• Strong written English language skills are necessary for this role
• Excellent attention to detail and meticulous proof reading skills are required
• Identify and re-work existing pre-written content where relevant
• Deliver completed written proposal responses to the Head of Bid Management against agreed Request for Proposal (RFP) deadlines, escalating issues as required
• Re-write / edit proposal responses from a variety of stakeholders, typically involving contributions from sales, marketing, technical / product teams, finance, commercial, legal and delivery

Project Work

• Writing Case Studies
• Proactively gaining testimonials where examples of good work is highlighted
• Proactively identifying areas of tender improvement
• Present all new proposal content to the Bid Coordinator for updating the tender library

Promotion of the department

• Maintain good relationships with Partners, Associates and Tender Experts
• Be a role model and ambassador for the Bid Team and Business Development

Development

• Maintain Association of Proposal Management Professionals (APMP) knowledge and best practice
• To act as a key representative of Barnett Waddingham as required.
• Any other reasonable task as advised from time-to-time
• Support, Implement and Maintain Information Security procedures and activities in accordance to Barnett Waddingham’s Information Security Policy

The above is intended to describe the general nature and responsibilities of the role and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties or responsibilities of employees in this role.Experience/skills

• Experience in a similar role is expected (ideally 2 years minimum)
• Experience working in a professional services environment would be advantageous.
• A university degree with a 2:1 minimum grade or equivalent would be preferred, supported by an APMP accreditation. Grade C and above in GCSE Mathematics and English is preferable.
• Proven skills in producing and editing proposal content within a complex business environment. The bid writer will be experienced in leading storyboarding sessions, participating in key review meetings / final document review, content sign off and documentproduction. Experience of coordinating and updating a work management system and Bid Library is beneficial.
• Must be a self-starter, highly organised, and able to work well with colleagues at all levels in the organisation. Needs good knowledge of Microsoft Office and Windows-based computer applications.Strong time management/prioritization skills as well asTender Management are essential for this role.
• Professional services experience is beneficial.Pension experience is a real benefit.

______________________________________________________________________________Here is a summary of our benefits:

Competitive discretionary annual bonus

Life assurance (4x up to 10x)

Group income protection up to 65% of salary

Private medical cover

25 days holiday per year and up to 30 days with holiday trading

Generous pension scheme (we contribute 8%)

Sports Allowance – we pay up to 50% of your gym/sports membership (up to £50 pm)

Employee Assistance Programme...