A leading national training provider with an impressive track record and proven pedigree within the industry , our client is committed to delivering careers and personal development services to the community. As an Equal Opportunities employer they are truly committed to meeting the demands of all of its customers. The business is now seeking a talented Bid Manager and GPRS Recruitment have been engaged to shortlist a small number of experienced professionals for the role. We are seeking to attract only the finest talent today.

Purpose of the Role
To secure new business through successful bidding and tendering.

Job Criteria

Identify and analyse appropriate bid opportunities using a variety of sources and making recommendations to the executive managements team.
Monitor market context and gather market intelligence to facilitate effective bidding and potential business partnerships and acquisitions.
Establish and update company data, case studies and model answers.
To lead and support, research, write and coordinate the completion and uploading of 'Expressions of Interest', 'Pre-qualification Questionnaires' and 'Invitations of Tender' documentation.
Manage day to day coordination of bid project teams.
Evaluate the quality of contributions to bids by colleagues, editing copy to ensure high standards and script in line with tender requirements.
Utilise effective and efficient means of tracking bid contributions and progress chasing of bid writing. Maintain a log of bidding activity which is capable of analysis.
Formulate the pricing of tenders in liaison with the finance team and Director.
Work with Operations and Finance Managers to establish and develop preferred supplier chains.
Assess and contract with external bid writers as appropriate, coordinating their input into the project team.
Contribute to the development and extension of partnership working ensuring strategic fit and to open up further successful bidding opportunities or joint ventures.
Communicate and liaise with local, regional and national partners and agencies to promote and support business developments.
Support the delivery of presentations and supplier meetings during and after the bidding process.
Formulate the pricing of tenders in liaison with the finance team and Director.


NON NEGOTIABLE
Work experience within the WBL industry
Understanding of bid management and Public Sector procurement practices including SFA and DWP.

DESIRABLE
Graduate/ post graduate or business qualification.

If you are looking for a new challenge and the opportunity to work for a company with a great reputation, if successfull you will be rewarded with a a salary of up to £43,000 with company benefits. If you want to be considered for an interview in the first instance please contact Joy Guha on 0845 862 6274 or 07920 425597 now for a highly confidential career discussion. Alternatively forward a current CV to joy@gprs.uk.com. If you can convince Joy you can fulfil the demands of this highly desirable and rewarding role, we'd be keen to discuss the potential of arranging a formal interview for you.

GPRS Recruitment whose registered address is The Bankhouse Stafford ST16 2JU UK confirm that our client has instructed us that the position advertised herein is of a permanent nature.