The Permanent Division of Robert Half is currently recruiting a Bid Manager on behalf of a specialist Manufacturing business with offices in Bedford
The Role
As Bid Manager you will support the Head of Commercial by leading external opportunities through the bid phase including governance and compliance, coordination of key deliverables and working with colleagues to support all cost and price builds. Day to day duties will consist of:
1. Leading all aspects of the planning and execution of the overall bid cycle/governance plan (for bids)
2. Managing bid development and bid submission in a timely and efficient manner
3. Defining, tailoring and implementing an appropriate bid process to fit the opportunity
4. Generating and gaining approval for implementing a realistic bid plan and bid schedule (including resources, budgets, responsibilities and task allocation)
5. Managing the business approval process at all required delegated authority levels, supporting any security and export approvals
6. Leading the multi-disciplined Bid team and ensuring the entire team is kept appraised of developments in requirements and bid status, on a regular basis.
7. Interacting with bid stakeholders at all appropriate levels and keeping the Senior Leadership Team informed and engaged, including timely escalation of issues needing resolution
8. Supporting risk and opportunity tracking and management throughout the bid process
9. A...