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As Head of Strategic Bids, you’ll play a key role in driving Ipsum’s growth by working closely with the Business Development Director and senior stakeholders on high-value, strategic opportunities. You’ll lead the development and delivery of bids for both new and existing customers, helping to secure long-term partnerships and achieve year-on-year sales growth. Collaborating with operations and senior management teams, you’ll shape growth strategies, create key account plans, and manage sales activity for new customers. A significant part of your role will focus on strategic bidding, ensuring processes are robust and successful outcomes are achieved.
Job Responsibility:
Develop and execute growth strategies with key stakeholders
Build and maintain a strong CRM and opportunity pipeline through market research
Identify and develop new customer relationships and opportunities
Lead end-to-end pre-qualification and tendering processes, ensuring quality and compliance
Manage tender content, governance, and continuous improvement initiatives
Drive business development activities aligned with growth targets and KPIs
Provide regular reporting on pipeline, tender status, and key account plans
Lead and mentor a high-performing team, fostering development and a learning culture
Requirements:
Experienced business development professional with a proven track record of winning strategic bids and delivering results in fast-paced environments
Strong knowledge of tendering principles, procurement processes, and pre-qualification management
Exceptional written communication skills to craft compelling proposals
Highly detail-oriented and deadline-driven
Ability to translate complex information into clear, persuasive responses
Leadership style that fosters collaboration and high performance
Excel at building relationships with stakeholders at all levels
Strategic thinker who can also act tactically
Bring creativity, resilience, and a continuous improvement mindset
Nice to have:
Experience in the UK utilities sector and digitalisation
What we offer:
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Option to buy up to 5 additional holidays
Hybrid Working
Group Personal Pension Plan
Career development & progression with the opportunity to earn professional qualifications
24/7 access to a virtual GP and Mental health support & counselling services
Cycle to Work scheme
Discount club - supermarkets, phone bills, gyms & more