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Head of Bidding (Previous Relevant Experience is Required), Bolton, Greater Manchester
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Client:
Telent
Location:
Bolton, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
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EU work permit required:
Yes
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Job Views:
5
Posted:
24.04.2025
Expiry Date:
08.06.2025
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Job Description:
Head of Bidding
Location: The Point, Warwick
Job type: Full time, Permanent
As a Leader at Telent, you will be trusted and empowered to deliver critical and complex work. You'll have the freedom to innovate, take ownership, and make smart, agile decisions. We seek the best people to help us achieve our ambitions. Join an environment where you can stretch your abilities and realize your potential. Help build and maintain the nation's critical infrastructure connectivity and security 24/7.
Responsibilities:
* Lead and manage bids and tender submissions for the Transport business, reporting to the Business Development Director.
* Manage a Bid Team based in Warwick and London, planning resources for bidding opportunities.
* Ensure effective utilization of resources across the business to maximize opportunities.
* Oversee the end-to-end management and production of high-quality, successful bids following telent’s procedures.
* Continuously improve bid quality and adopt best practices.
* Monitor bid costs and seek improvements in bid investment return.
* Develop relationships with existing and potential customers through meetings and presentations.
* Manage Bid team performance, KPIs, and SLAs.
* Lead bid strategies, from Go/No Go decisions to bid submission and post-submission support.
* Plan workload, forecast bids, and track costs and success rates.
* Conduct bid reviews and maintain the Bid library.
Candidate Profile:
Key requirements:
* Extensive experience leading high-performing Bid Teams and improving bid success rates.
* Proven success in winning bids within the Public Sector, especially in Traffic, Rail, and related markets.
* Strong project management, organizational, and financial skills.
* Broad understanding of relevant products, technologies, and services.
* APMP or equivalent qualification with demonstrated bid wins.
* Excellent proposal writing and financial response skills.
* Leadership ability to build and lead successful bid teams.
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills at all organizational levels.
* Ownership, accountability, and a proactive attitude.
What we offer:
Opportunities to develop across sectors, roles, and technologies, with a commitment to inclusivity and diversity. Benefits include vehicle allowance, medical cover, holidays, pension, family policies, health support, and discounts.
About Telent:
Telent is a leading technology company specializing in mission-critical communications and digital infrastructure support across the UK, with over 3,000 employees dedicated to making a difference.
Our Values:
* Be Inclusive
* Take Responsibility
* Collaborate
* Be Customer-focused
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