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This role will suit an experienced senior bids professional who thrives on a busy bids environment, often working under pressure to produce high quality bid documents and pitches within tight timescales. The Bids Manager will work closely with Capsticks partners and other colleagues to deliver high quality bids and presentations. They will also take responsibility for keeping our libraries, systems and processes up to date so that the bid function runs smoothly.
Job Responsibility:
Holding kick off meetings and pursuing content for bids
Project managing a wide range of bids
Working closely with partners to develop winning strategies and propositions
Drafting, synthesizing, editing and proof-reading compelling content, including technical content, reflecting agreed messages
Preparing CVs and team sheets
Setting up presentation rehearsals
Guiding presentation teams
Developing presentation support material
Conducting win/loss reviews and identifying themes and addressing appropriately
Gathering best practice and case studies
Managing and maintaining the team’s tender library and resources
Liaising with other support functions within Capsticks to ensure standard documentation and policies are up-to-date and fit for purpose
Ensuring the Capsticks bids best practice is followed throughout the process
Championing the use of One Place CRM system for opportunity management
Any other duties as reasonably requested by either the Head of Bids or the BD&M Director
Requirements:
Over 5 years’ relevant bids management experience
Be able to draft and synthesise content
Have a sound understanding of the complexities of bid management
Be commercially aware
Be able to build relationships at all levels quickly
Be able to coach and influence at partner level
Be able to analyse issues and identify creative solutions
Have strong project management skills
Be technically proficient in Microsoft Office Suite applications
Have excellent verbal, presentation and written communication skills
Be able to work calmly under pressure, to juggle multiple deadlines and to manage the expectations of demanding internal clients
Have excellent attention to detail, with a methodical and logical approach
Be a team player who is able to manage, motivate and work alongside others
Be able and willing to familiarise themselves with our sectors and services
Have an excellent command of the English language
Be flexible, committed and good-humoured
Be able to work with figures and explain scoring mechanisms
Be prepared to undertake some limited travel between offices
Self-motivated and proactive
Able to work without direct supervision
Focused on the delivery of a first class service
Flexible when it comes to meeting deadlines
A team player who is able to work alongside others
Nice to have:
Have experience in the design of bids
Have experience in Public Sector bidding
What we offer:
Competitive Salary
Supportive working environment
Excellent career prospects
Healthy work life balance
Frequent exposure to the most senior people in the firm