Head of Bids

On-site in Manchester·Added 9 days ago (last checked 15 Oct)

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Michael Page UK

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Overview

Salary: £70,000 - £75,000 a year
About £4,260 - £4,500 a month after tax.
Contract: Permanent contract

Skills

Requirements

A successful Head of Bids should have:

Proven experience managing the bid process in a business services environment.
Strong organisational and project management skills.
Ability to work collaboratively across departments.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality work.
Leadership skills to guide and develop a team.

Pay & benefits

Salary ranging from £70,000 to £75,000, dependent on the level of experience.
Hybrid working arrangements for improved work-life balance.
Permanent position offering long-term career prospects.

If you're interested in this role, apply now.

The role

Summary

The Head of Bids will oversee the end-to-end bid process, ensuring high-quality submissions that drive business success in the business services sector. This role involves leading a team, managing deadlines and collaborating with various departments to secure new opportunities and support growth.

Hybrid Working
Lead an established bids function

About Our Client

A business services organisation with a HQ in the North, commutable from Greater Manchester.

Job Description

The key responsibilities for the Head of Bids position will include:

Lead and manage the bid process from initial opportunity identification to final submission.
Collaborate with internal teams to gather key information and develop compelling proposals.
Ensure all bid documents are compliant, accurate, and meet client requirements.
Develop and maintain a library of bid templates and resources.
Monitor and report on bid outcomes and performance metrics.
Train and mentor team members to enhance bid management capabilities.
Identify areas for process improvement within the bid function.
Work closely with the sales team to align bids with broader business strategies.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Head of Bids should have:

Proven experience managing the bid process in a business services environment.
Strong organisational and project management skills.
Ability to work collaboratively across departments.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality work.
Leadership skills to guide and develop a team.

What's on Offer

Salary ranging from £70,000 to £75,000, dependent on the level of experience.
Hybrid working arrangements for improved work-life balance.
Permanent position offering long-term career prospects.

If you're interested in this role,

About Michael Page UK

Michael Page is a recruitment agency that connects businesses with job seekers, offering services ranging from experienced professional hiring to executive search, scaled recruitment and outsourcing solutions. The company operates globally, with more than 100 offices across 34 countries.

Its teams blend market insights, data and advanced technology to deliver hiring outcomes, and it also publishes career advice and salary guides for job seekers.