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Head of Bidding (Previous Relevant Experience Required) - Swindon, Wiltshire
Client: Telent
Location: Swindon, Wiltshire, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU Work Permit Required: Yes
Job Details:
* Views: 5
* Posted: 24.04.2025
* Expiry Date: 08.06.2025
Job Description:
Position: Head of Bidding
Location: The Point, Warwick
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 and to work in an environment where you can stretch your abilities and realize your potential. Join us to help build and maintain the nation's critical infrastructure, connected and protected 24/7.
Responsibilities:
* Lead and manage bids and tender submissions for the Transport business, reporting to the Business Development Director.
* Manage and lead Bid Teams based in Warwick and London, planning resources for bidding opportunities.
* Ensure effective resource utilization to maximize business opportunities.
* Oversee the end-to-end management and production of high-quality, successful bids, adhering to telent’s bid procedures.
* Continuously improve bid quality and practice, monitor bid costs, and enhance return on bid investment.
* Develop relationships with existing and potential customers through meetings and presentations.
* Manage Bid Team performance, KPIs, and SLAs.
* Develop and implement bid strategies, prepare bid materials, and support post-bid activities.
* Plan workload, forecast bids, track costs, and report on win/loss outcomes.
* Conduct bid reviews and maintain the Bid library.
Candidate Profile:
Key Requirements:
* Extensive experience managing and leading high-performing bid teams, with a focus on efficiency and success rates.
* Proven success in leading and winning bids in sectors such as Traffic, Rail, Intelligent Transport Systems, Defence, and Emergency Services.
* Strong project management, organizational, and financial skills.
* Broad understanding of relevant technologies and markets.
* APMP or equivalent qualification, with demonstrable bid wins and best practices.
* Excellent bid writing, financial, and presentation skills.
* Leadership qualities with experience in building successful bid teams.
* Ability to develop commercial propositions and influence at all organizational levels.
* Ownership, accountability, and a proactive attitude.
* Strong interpersonal and emotional intelligence skills.
What We Offer:
At Telent, you will have the opportunity to develop across sectors, roles, and technologies, making a tangible impact. We foster an inclusive culture that values diversity and ideas, supporting your growth and success. Additional benefits include:
* Company vehicle: Ben2
* Medical insurance
* 34 days holiday including public holidays, with options to buy or sell days
* Company pension scheme
* Family-friendly policies
* Occupational health and wellbeing support
* Discount schemes for entertainment and shopping
About Telent:
Telent is a leading technology company specializing in mission-critical communications and digital infrastructure support across the UK. We connect communities and enable digital transformation, with a team of over 3,000 dedicated professionals committed to excellence.
Our Values:
* Be Inclusive
* Take Responsibility
* Collaborate
* Be Customer-focused
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