Job Description
LGC are currently engaged in a tender process for a 6-lot procurement worth £400m over an initial 5 years. We are the incumbent for elements of the lots, but the structure is new and the process is expected to be very competitive.
To support the bid development, we require an experienced Project Manager. We envisage the individual playing a key role in helping to drive the creation of our proposition, to have broad understanding across the component parts and enable Leads to maximise their contribution to the tender by progressing work outside of meetings/workshops. As part of the full time bid team the individual would work closely with colleagues to ensure visibility of progress across all workstreams and to help assess areas of risk, opportunity, weakness and strength.
As well as producing more standard project progress reports, the Project Manager would be expected to work in a dynamic way, exploring new ideas and helping to identify possible collaborations. This will be a ‘hands-on’ role helping to shape the progress rather than just reporting on it.
Key Responsibilities:
* Develop a detailed project plan for the overall bid and individual workstreams.
* Propose project governance and enact on sign-off
* Develop a clear communication plan and corresponding materials.
* Developing effective workshops (along subject Lead), producing materials and scribing.
* Progress report maintenance and preparation.
* Maintaining the bid environment, including shared access areas for any partners, capturing and disseminating new information as and when it emerges, chasing actions.
* Maintaining the clarification log and disseminating answers.
* Providing support to the other bid team members.
Qualifications
Experience Required:
* Experience of managing complex, multifaceted projects.
* Experience of fast paced projects, ideally in bid work and tendering.
* Proficiency in managing stakeholders.
* Evidence of problem solving; ability to handle complex project challenges and propose viable solutions.
Other Skills and Abilities:
* Strong interpersonal skills
* Effective at working with staff at all levels
* Excellent planning and organisational skills.
* Excellent attention to detail.
* Well-developed written and presentation skills.
Additional Information
Salary & Benefits
* £47,300 to £49,900
* Bonus - subject to company performance
* 25 days annual leave, plus public holidays (UK)
* Enhanced contributory pension scheme
* Life Insurance
* Benenden Healthcare
* Season Ticket Loan
* Laptop, IT equipment and remote IT support
NB: This is a 6 month FTC position, inquiries from secondees and consultants welcome.
NB: This is an office based, hybrid role, with an expectation for all employees to attend our offices in Twickenham worked as 1 day per week, and may increase, subject to team requirements.
Application
If you are excited about the prospect of joining our team and believe you possess the relevant skills and background, we invite you to apply. Please submit your CV along with a 'Statement of Suitability' that showcases your key skills and experiences in relation to the 'Required Criteria' outlined in the job description. Additionally, share your enthusiasm for working with
the LGC Group.
Interviews for this position are to be held from the 4th December.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
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