Bid Manager - Ipsum : Job Details

Bid Manager - Hillington 

What's in it for you…

We believe in looking after our people, and it shows. When you join Ipsum, you're not just taking a job — you're starting a career with real support behind it.

25 annual leave plus bank holidays with the option to buy moreGroup Personal Pension PlanCareer 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! Life assurance cover Long service recognition Active local social committees Regular social events Paid volunteering opportunities in your community About the role…

As Bid Manager, you will work closely with the Head of Strategic Bids, Business Development Director and stakeholders across the business. You will have the opportunity to contribute to Ipsum's success by developing and bidding opportunities with new and current customers and generating sales growth year on year. 

This is full time, permanent position working from our office in Hillington with hybrid working options too! As a Bid Manager you will…Partner with senior stakeholders to deliver business growth strategyIdentify new trends, customers, and opportunities through targeted market researchBuild and maintain a strong CRM and opportunity pipelineDrive new customer engagement and lead pre-qualification & tendering activityManage tender governance, storyboarding, and quality control of submissionsDevelop and continuously improve our bid content library and processesCollaborate with technical experts, business leaders, and capability leads to produce compelling, high-quality proposalsSet and track BD targets and KPIs aligned to growth plansReport on tender pipeline and sales activity to management and board levelAbout you…

This opportunity is perfect for someone who is self motivated with a proven background in bid management & writing. You will need to be confident in crafting and delivering standout presentations and written proposals working in a past paced environment. We are looking for someone with utilities sector knowledge, but also open to those with construction & rail backgrounds! 

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