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Bid Manager – Local Authority Contracts
Job Posted: an hour ago
Salary: £ 35,000 - 40,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Barnsley, South Yorkshire
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Package: £35 - £40k basic plus Bonus
Ideal Location, within occasional travelling distance to Yorkshire
What’s in it for me?
The chance to join a growing and successful business that is making a real difference, a company that empowers it employees and offers genuine opportunities for progression. You will be supported by an experienced and supportive team to help be a part of the continues growth and success.
The Ideal Candidate
We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Bid Manager with a strong background in bid or tender management, ideally within local government or public sector environments.
The ideal candidate will have experience coordinating complex bid processes, working closely with sales and technical teams, and using AI tools to enhance bid quality and efficiency.
A thorough understanding of procurement frameworks and the ability to personalize bids to meet specific client needs is essential. Strong communication skills and the ability to manage multiple stakeholders throughout the bid lifecycle are key to success in this role.
The Role
The Bid Manager will play a crucial role in the bid management process, driving the successful delivery of high-quality, competitive bids primarily within the local authority and public sector markets.
This role involves managing the end-to-end bid process, from early engagement and intelligence gathering through to submission and post-bid follow-up.
The successful candidate will work closely with area sales teams to gather customer insights, tailor bids to specific client needs, and use modern AI and software tools to enhance efficiency and quality.
They will also be responsible for coordinating input from subject matter experts, ensuring compliance, and maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders throughout the bidding cycle.
This role is pivotal in securing new contracts and supporting long-term business growth by improving bid success rates and client satisfaction.
Ideal Qualifications / Experience
* Bid Management Expertise: Proven experience in managing and coordinating complex bid and tender processes, preferably within local government or public sector environments.
* Technical Understanding: Familiarity with procurement frameworks, contract management, and the ability to interpret technical and commercial requirements in bids.
* Digital Proficiency: Strong skills in using modern software applications and AI tools for bid writing and management, alongside proficiency with CRM systems and MS Office suite.
* Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, capable of engaging with internal teams, subject matter experts, and external stakeholders to gather and clarify bid information.
* Organisational Skills: Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple bids simultaneously, ensuring deadlines are met and submissions are compliant.
* Highly organized: Detail-oriented, and numerate, with strong commercial acumen to support contract negotiations and post-bid follow-up.
* Mobility: Willingness to work in a hybrid or remote setting, with the ability to travel to meetings with clients and colleagues across the UK.
* Language: Fluent in English.
Our Client
A Yorkshire based, multinational business, our Client develops and supplies software and hardware solutions to local authorities and waste management operators in the UK. They provide innovative software for frontline municipal services such as waste and recycling, environment, street scene and highways.
With almost half of the UK’s council waste teams using their systems they are the market leader and continually innovating in both technology and services, so public services are not only better today but ready to embrace tomorrow’s challenges and opportunitiesBefore You Apply
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