Bid Manager
Job Type : Permanent, Full Time
Salary : £45000 – £52000/annum
Bid Manager – Chorley/ Remote
At Glendale, we have a great new opportunity for a talented, motivated and experienced writer to join our Business Development team, contributing to the consolidation of our market-leading position in the Grounds Maintenance industry as well as driving profitability through the sustainable growth of our business. And most importantly, you will be joining a company that can offer valuable career prospects and believes in investing in its people.
The Opportunity
Bid Writing is a dynamic, fast-paced position in the Glendale Business Development department. Our team is responsible for the sustainability, growth and sustained success of our business. The successful candidate will develop strong links to all other central business functions and participate in the strategic planning of the business. We are looking for a talented, motivated and experienced writer to join our growing team, contributing to the consolidation of our market-leading position in the industry as well as driving profitability through the growth of our business in new sectors.
The successful candidate will enjoy managing and taking control of the production of compelling written bids with a competitive edge. You will manage the end-to-end process of planning and coordinating bids for large-scale green spaces contracts in both the public and private sectors.
You will be a senior member of the Business Development team and report directly to the Head of Business Development. Your experience and skillset will mean that you are confident deputising in their absence, with an ability to lead, coach and develop our other Bid Writers. The successful candidate will be part of a profitable and rapidly growing nationwide business and be rewarded with a competitive salary, company benefits scheme and a bespoke training plan tailored to their talents and aspirations.
Your duties will include:
Project managing high value bids
Managing and coaching our Bid Writers
Planning and writing high-quality bid documents
Driving the continuous improvement of the Bid Library and Case Studies
Managing the compliance and completeness of tender submissions
Creating a strong and effective contact network within the business
Working closely with the Head of Business Development and deputising when needed
Managing value-adding projects such as submissions for industry awards
The Person
Candidates should be motivated creative writers and/or project managers and have a positive, winning mentality. They will have critical attention to detail, an excellent eye for presentation and design, and the ability to write articulately with flare. Strong organisational and time-management skills are a must in our fast-paced environment. Detailed understanding of commercial contractual arrangements and the ability to participate in creating the financial elements of our bids are desirable.
Experience
A proven ability to write professionally, preferably in a bidding environment
Working in a time-critical role and adhering to strict deadlines
Project managing multiple workstreams and stakeholders effectively
Personal Qualities
Articulate, with clarity in all written material with a high level of attention to detail
A capable and confident communicator
Excellent project planning, organisational and management skills
What can Glendale offer you?
Competitive salary
Incremental annual leave
Access to BenefitHub our employee discount portal – discounts on travel bookings, high street & supermarket shops, gift cards, cinema tickets, days out, leisure activities and help with your day to day spending
Free gym membership for you and a nominated person
Employee health cash plan
Pension Scheme
Company sick pay
Career progression
Training and development
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If you are interested in applying for this role, we suggest that you do so at the earliest opportunity to avoid disappointment as interviews will be held throughout the process. Please note that if you have not received correspondence within 21 days then please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion
More Information
- Address Chorley, Lancashire