Senior Bid Manager in London - Maintel

Our bid management team enables Sales to secure new and renewal opportunities from early engagement through to contract award. The Team supports both private and public sectors.
The Senior Bid Manager is responsible for leading complex bids through the complete bid cycle, as well as writing content for PQQ / RFI / RFP / ITT / Frameworks and contributing to, and improving, the existing knowledge base. They are expected to lead the individual opportunity teams in delivering compelling proposals and RFPs, which set Maintel apart from its competition.
Key Responsibilities
Own the end to end bid process
To work with the Sales teams, ensuring opportunities are properly qualified
Coaching colleagues in day-to-day activities, programmes and initiatives, to deliver compelling submissions.
Identify and report on the risk profile of bids, ensuring mitigations are in place where appropriate.
Ensure bids follow our governance approach and are signed off at the appropriate levels
Lead lessons-learned sessions following bids and use these lessons to continuously improve the approach to bids, frameworks and presentations. Provide the feedback into the business where relevant.
Draft content and reusable documentation for PQQ / RFI / RFP / ITT / Frameworks and improving, the existing knowledge base and drive improved productivity.
Deputise for Head of Bids and support the wider team.
Personal Skills
A strong intellect, quick thinking with the ability to understand, manage and influence multiple stakeholders across all levels of the business.
Good commercial and financial acumen.
Proven people management skills in a dynamic sales environment
Commitment to complete tasks accurately and professionally
Strong and persuasive written and verbal communication skills
Time management with the ability to multitask and manage resources
Ability to influence and persuade by demonstrating subject knowledge
Understanding of Social Value for public sector contracts
Ability to work under pressure to demanding deadlines
Skills Required
Experience
A proven track record of managing successful IT Managed Service and single product bids within Private and Public Sector.
5+ years experience in UK bid management at least 2 years in IT management
Demonstrable experience of bid processes and implementing bidding best practices.
Advanced working knowledge of MS Office applications and Salesforce
Working knowledge of Microsoft Visio
Strong understanding of Communications/UC industry
Qualifications Required
Qualification
APMP Certification (Foundation level or above

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