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Daniel is the Business Sector Director for the Bids team at BidRecruitment.
He specialises in Bid recruitment across the Technology sector, placing Bids and Work Winning professionals with clients across IT infrastructure and services, Telecommunications, Cloud based technology, I
About the Company: Carley Consult is a bid writing consultancy, with a turnover of approximately £600K to £900K p/a, and a current staff team of 11. We primarily provide proposal writing services which help our clients to win competitively tendered public sector contracts. These are mainly charged for on a day rate or fixed price basis. Our primary markets are employability, vocational education, justice services, and recruitment, albeit we have delivered occasional assignments in other markets. We support a broad range of clients, including national government outsourcers, FE colleges, independent training providers, health and employability charities, and local authorities. Clients are located across the UK, as well as a small number in Australia. We have helped our clients to win an estimated £2bn+ in new contract value since 2007.
Primary Job Purpose: To lead and manage the company, with an emphasis on accountability for all consultancy assignments. A key responsibility will be in directly managing key consultancy assignments on behalf of clients, acting as lead project manager and primary point of contact, especially for major accounts. The MD will also be a highly visible ambassador for the company within its wider market more broadly. The MD will report to the owners (business founder and majority shareholder), with a view to progressively taking-on greater autonomy and more of the day-to-day running of the company.
Office Base: Based at our offices in Doncaster, albeit expected to travel for client assignments and account management meetings around the UK. The ideal candidate will live in a commutable distance from Doncaster, albeit candidates from further afield who are prepared to commit to a balance of weekly on-site and work from home activity would not be ruled out.
Remuneration: Around £65K to £75K p/a plus performance related bonus potential, to be negotiated with the preferred candidate. The business also offers a contributory pension scheme, matched at 5% of salary, and health insurance.
Core Responsibilities:
Working with the owners and Management Team to devise and apply an annual strategic business plan, with SMART objectives for business performance and growth.
Key responsibility for financial performance in terms of monthly KPIs for profitability and for the number of billable consultancy days delivered against budget/target.
Directly managing key consultancy assignments on behalf of clients, acting as lead project manager and primary point of contact, especially for major accounts.
Overall accountability for proposal writing assignments, ensuring these are delivered on time, on budget, and to the highest possible standards of quality assurance.
Applying a staged bid process uniformly across all assignments, supporting high quality, best practice, and a consistent client experience, and underpinning our ISO 9001 accreditation.
Recruitment, training, and personal development of the consultancy team, progressing their capabilities in line with our internal competency framework and APMP certifications.
Building the sales pipeline, primarily shaping our e-marketing campaign strategy, growing our database reach, and improving our account management of sales from existing clients.
Shaping the diversification of the business
Oversight of our salesforce CRM system, especially in generating reports which drive business strategy (e.g. sales pipeline/campaigns, consultant productivity).
Leading tenders and proposals submitted by Carley Consult itself to win new business, including increasing our reach through relevant frameworks (e.g. ESPO 664).
Ensuring that the company’s organisational policy and procedures are relevant, current, in line with all statutory requirements, and are accessible to all staff.
Selection, appointment, and co-ordination of a network of highly skilled external associates, who can be drawn upon to supplement internal resource when needed.
Inputting into web and social media content, including thought leadership articles, to help reinforce the Carley Consult brand as market leaders in proposal services.
Key Success Measures
Overall dividend and share value of the business.
Month-by-month profitability of the business.
The proportion of successful tenders submitted on behalf of clients.
New sales conversion (new clients, repeat business, and sales value).
Client satisfaction feedback ratings.
Competency progression within the consultancy team
Person Specification:
The ideal candidate for this position will have at least 10 years of career experience relevant to this job description. They will have excellent commercial and entrepreneurial acumen with a career record in a senior management or business development position. This will include experience as a line manager, effectively leading, inspiring, and developing team members.
The preferred will have experience within a professional services business environment, such as management consultancy or a comparable discipline (e.g. accountancy, legal, etc.). They will ideally have an embedded understanding of public procurement and bid writing, ideally with a record of leading and writing successful tenders for major tenders for public services. It would be desirable of the candidate has an in depth understanding of the APMP certification structure and holds Practitioner or Professional level accreditation.
The candidate will have solid IT skills including Word, Excel, and Power Point. They will also have strong familiarity with salesforce, or a similar CRM system. The candidate will also have a full driving licence and access to their own vehicle.
Knowledge and expertise in the publicly funded employability, vocational learning, further education, justice services and/or recruitment markets is desirable, but not essential. We would nevertheless expect a successful candidate to be a quick study in these markets, with a good general understanding of public sector policy, to ensure ongoing credibility with clients.
The candidate brochure can be viewed below.
For a confidential discussion please contact our advisors Daniel Higgins (07800 524454 / daniel.higgins@bidrecruitment.com) of Bid Recruitment.
Closing date for applications is Sunday 10th January 2021.
Bid Recruitment has been exclusively retained for this campaign. All direct and third-party applications will be forwarded to them.
Daniel is the Business Sector Director for the Bids team at BidRecruitment.
He specialises in Bid recruitment across the Technology sector, placing Bids and Work Winning professionals with clients across IT infrastructure and services, Telecommunications, Cloud based technology, I
My client, an internationally recognised law firm are currently seeking a Bid Executive to join their growing bids function.
About the role
As part of the global bid team, you will be responsible for providing critical bid support for the entire bid process, focusing on formal bid requests and complex proposals. You will manage the end-to-end bid process, working with the wider team to kick off the response process, draft responses, review and proofread content, conduct client research, develop stakeholder briefings and reports, contribute to the design of graphical elements for written proposals, support the content team to deliver the content management strategy by identifying content gaps, analyse bid response feedback to support the overall improvement of quality and win rates and contribute to strategic growth through new and existing business wins. This role offers flexible working with a mixture of home and office.
About you
You will be an experienced bidding professional who is confident managing the end-to-end bid process and creating winning content. You will have strong bid process knowledge, project management skills and be able to transform technical information in to clear, compelling content. Previous experience using and managing a bid library is essential, as well as a good grasp of bid best practice. You will have a good eye for detail, with strong proofreading skills and be a competent user of Microsoft Office Suite. Previous experience working within legal / professional services would be an advantage however my client will consider applicants from all sectors.
What’s in it for you?
On top of the salary and benefits package, you will also receive continued support to develop with a company who have ambitious growth plans.
How to apply
To apply for this role or to find out more information, please send a CV to Hayley Wood at Bid Recruitment.
If you are seeking a career move but this position is not right for you please browse the other vacancies on our website. We are specialists in Bid Recruitment, Marketing Recruitment and Business Development Recruitment and have a range of posts available. We also welcome speculative applications.
My client, an internationally recognised law firm are currently seeking a Senior Bid Executive to join their growing bids function.
About the role
As part of the global bid team, you will be responsible for providing critical bid support for the end-to-end bid process, focusing on formal bid requests and complex proposals. You will lead the development of bid responses, review tender documentation and work with partners / other bid team members to kick off the response process, work with fee earners and the BD team to define the bid strategy and win themes, lead the drafting, reviewing, proofreading and amendment of content for strategic bid responses, support the senior team to deliver all bid activity at the highest standard, conduct client research and develop and deliver stakeholder briefings and reports, contribute to the design of graphical elements for written proposals, support the content team to deliver the content management strategy by identifying content gaps and analyse bid response feedback against written responses to support the improvements of overall quality and win rates. This role offers flexible working with a mixture of home and office.
About you
You will be an experienced bidding professional who is confident managing the end-to-end bid process and creating winning content. You will have strong bid process knowledge, project management skills and be able to transform technical information in to clear, compelling content. Previous experience using and managing a bid library is essential, as well as a good grasp of bid best practice. You will have a good eye for detail, with strong proofreading skills. Previous experience working within legal / professional services would be an advantage however my client will consider applicants from all sectors.
What’s in it for you?
On top of the salary and benefits package, you will also receive continued support to develop with a company who have ambitious growth plans.
How to apply
To apply for this role or to find out more information, please send a CV to Hayley Wood at Bid Recruitment.
If you are seeking a career move but this position is not right for you please browse the other vacancies on our website. We are specialists in Bid Recruitment, Marketing Recruitment and Business Development Recruitment and have a range of posts available. We also welcome speculative applications.
My client, an internationally recognised law firm are currently seeking a Bid Team Manager to join their growing bids function.
About the role
You will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the bids team, working as part of the wider global bid team. You will deliver critical bid support to Bid Coordinators, Bid Executives and Senior Bid Executives throughout the bidding process. Key responsibilities include – lead and develop the bid team, supporting the development of bids to ensure bid excellence, contribute to the strategic growth of the business through new and existing business wins, manage workflow and allocation for all bid tasks, drive the bid process ensuring all team members and stakeholders are aware of their role and timeline deliverables, review, monitor and promote bid best practice, track and support on all workflow allocations, bid progress, status updates and bid reporting, support the head of bids to deliver all bid and pursuit activity, work with the content team to support the development of content and analyse bid reporting, statistics, feedback and outcomes to support continuous improvement. This role reports to the Senior Bid Operations Manager. This role offers flexible working with a mixture of home and office.
About you
You will be an experienced Bid Manager, ideally with team management experience and have a proven track record of delivering winning bids. Strong bid process knowledge, stakeholder engagement, organisation and project management skills are essential. You will have worked in a fast-paced environment and be confident managing complex bids with challenging timelines. Previous experience working within the legal / professional services sector would be an advantage however my client will consider applicants from any sector. Ideally you will be qualified to degree level and have a good understanding of bid software systems and SharePoint.
What’s in it for you?
On top of the salary and benefits package, they offer a discretionary bonus. You will also receive continued support to develop with a company who have ambitious growth plans.
How to apply
To apply for this role or to find out more information, please send a CV to Hayley Wood at Bid Recruitment.
If you are seeking a career move but this position is not right for you please browse the other vacancies on our website. We are specialists in Bid Recruitment, Marketing Recruitment and Business Development Recruitment and have a range of posts available. We also welcome speculative applications.
My client, a leading technology consultancy are looking for a Senior Bid Writer to join their growing team.
About the role
You will take responsibility for the end to end written process of bids and tenders. You will identify, allocate and liaise with a range of contributors throughout the business to deliver high-quality, compelling responses, proofread and edit content, use contributors content to create clear, concise responses, work with the wider business to identify win themes and adapt responses to meet client requirements, review written content and project manage the overall process.
About you
You will have a solid background in Bid Writing and be passionate about content writing. Ideally, you will come from a technology background however my client is open to any sector experience. You will have previous experience of managing the end to end process for content, from storyboarding with the wider business, to identifying subject matter experts, writing content and reviewing content. A degree in English, History, Journalism, Communications etc is essential. Previous experience working in a busy, fast paced environment, managing tight deadlines and project managing processes is also essential.
What’s in it for you?
On top of the salary and benefits package, you will also receive continued support to develop with a company who have ambitious growth plans.
How to apply
To apply for this role or to find out more information, please send a CV to Hayley Wood at Bid Recruitment.
If you are seeking a career move but this position is not right for you please browse the other vacancies on our website. We are specialists in Bid Recruitment, Marketing Recruitment and Business Development Recruitment and have a range of posts available. We also welcome speculative applications.
My client, aleading provider of community equipment is seeking a Bid Assistant / Coordinator to join their team in Staffordshire. This role can offer flexible working, but travel will be required.
About the role
Working with the wider bid team, you will be responsible for project managing the bid process from first identification through to submission. Main responsibilities include – Organise the set up of the kick of meeting, coordinate all bid related activities for the bid team, manage the contracts inbox and various bid portals, manage the lines of communication between various bid stakeholders, engage with subject matter experts and bid writers to organise content, set up, populate, update and publish bid tracker, escalate issues regarding delayed content contributions, coordinate bid templates and support the bid writers with formatting the content into the template, arranging hard copy prints, ensuring bid deliver plan is in place, manage and maintain the bid library and response to PQQ’s.
About you
You will be an experience Bid Coordinator / Bid Support / Bid Assistant with excellent verbal and written communications skills and a high attention to detail. You will have previous experience supporting a bid team in a busy, deadline driven environment and be able to manage multiple projects at any one time. You will be familiar with Microsoft Suite tools and ideally have a degree in English, Marketing, Journalism or sector relevant subject however this isn’t essential.
What’s in it for you?
On top of the salary and benefits package, you will receive continued training and support to develop your career.
How to apply
To apply for this role or to find out more information, please send a CV to Hayley Wood at Bid Recruitment.
If you are seeking a career move but this position is not right for you please browse the other vacancies on our website. We are specialists in Bid Recruitment, Marketing Recruitment and Business Development Recruitment and have a range of posts available. We also welcome speculative applications.
My client, aleading provider of community equipment is seeking a Bid Writer to join their team. This is a home based role however travel to office location and the head office is required.
About the role
You will be responsible for writing effective, concise and compelling content, working towards tight deadlines and managing a busy workload. You will work with subject matter experts to create content, as well as write content from scratch and pull together all of the information created to construct a bid. Other duties include – break bid questions down into their component parts and create comprehensive responses that meet and exceed customer expectations, interpret technical content and convey the message in a clear, factual manner, work with operational colleagues to understand the business and create a bank of evidence, as well as working with and supporting the wider bid team.
About you
You will be an experienced Bid Writer, who has a proven track record of writing winning content. You will have excellent verbal and written communication skills and a passion for writing. Experience working within the following sectors would be a huge advantage but not essential – assistive technology, community equipment, home improvements. Any experience writing public sector healthcare bids would be preferred. A degree in English, Marketing, Journalism or relevant subject would also be an advantage.
What’s in it for you?
On top of the salary and benefits package, you will receive continued training and support to develop your career.
How to apply
To apply for this role or to find out more information, please send a CV to Hayley Wood at Bid Recruitment.
If you are seeking a career move but this position is not right for you please browse the other vacancies on our website. We are specialists in Bid Recruitment, Marketing Recruitment and Business Development Recruitment and have a range of posts available. We also welcome speculative applications.
Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 Plus bonuses and Private healthcare
Our client is a growing bid consultancy with clients spanning a wide array of sectors from civil engineering through to healthcare, defence, professional services, and construction.
Due to continued growth, they are looking to appoint two new bid writers to the company’s existing team.
As an experienced Bid Writer, you will create persuasive and compliant bids across a diverse range of industries and sectors throughout the UK.
You will be used to working on multiple projects and capable of working in a fast-paced environment. Must have strong organisations skills with excellent eye for detail and ability to work to deadlines.
For further information or to be considered for this role please apply following the link or contact David Gregson at Bid Recruitment david.gregson@bidrecruitment.com
Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 Plus bonuses and Private healthcare
Our client is a growing bid consultancy with clients spanning a wide array of sectors from civil engineering through to healthcare, defence, professional services, and construction.
Due to continued growth, they are looking to appoint two new bid specialists for the company’s existing technical team.
The company produces many bespoke proposals for their client base every month, each piece must be checked to ensure compliance with the tender specification, legal requirements, best practice, industry standards, coherence, and quality of writing.
Successful candidates must be highly literate with an eye for detail.
For further information or to be considered for this role please apply following the link or contact David Gregson at Bid Recruitment david.gregson@bidrecruitment.com
My client, a leading law firm are seeking a Bid Manager to join their team in Manchester, Birmingham, Nottingham, Exeter or London.
About the role
You will be responsible for managing the entire bid lifecycle, working with the wider bid team and reporting to the Head of Bids. Responsibilities include – improving best practice around bids, manage and develop the bid process, create a bid strategy, coach partners, work with subject matter experts to create content, oversee and manage the timeline to ensure deadlines are met, edit and proofread the final draft, ensure compliance and complete post bid reviews. You will also support the on-going development of the bid library.
About you
My client is looking for an experienced bid manager who has experience within legal services. They may also consider an experienced bid coordinator who is ready to take a step up. You must be confident taking control of every aspect of the bid process and have excellent communication skills. You must be confident dealing with people at senior levels and have the ability to manage a busy workload. Public and private sector experience is essential, and knowledge of framework scoring would be a huge advantage.
What’s in it for you?
On top of the salary and benefits package, you will be eligible for a discretionary bonus. My client is happy to talk flexible working with a mix of office and home based.
How to apply
To apply for this role or to find out more information, please send a CV to Hayley Wood at The Management Recruitment Group or call me on 0208 892 0115.
If you are seeking a career move but this position is not right for you please browse the other vacancies on our website. We are specialists in Bid Recruitment, Marketing Recruitment and Business Development Recruitment and have a range of posts available. We also welcome speculative applications.
My client, a leading law firm are seeking a Bid Manager to join their business on a fixed term contract due to an increased workload.
About the role
You will be responsible for supporting the additional workload by managing the end to end bid process on assigned bids. You will manage and develop the bid process, create a bid strategy, coach partners, work with subject matter experts to create content, oversee the timeline to ensure deadlines are met, edit and proofread the final draft and coordinate the bid through to submission. You will also ensure compliance, complete post bid reviews and support the ongoing development of the bid library.
About you
My client is looking for an experienced bid manager who has experience within legal services. You must be confident taking control of every aspect of the bid process and have excellent communication skills. You must be confident dealing with people at senior levels and have the ability to manage a busy workload.
What’s in it for you?
On top of the salary, you will receive a competitive benefits package and have the opportunity to be part of the success of a leading law firm.
How to apply
To apply for this role or to find out more information, please send a CV to Hayley Wood at The Management Recruitment Group or call me on 0208 892 0115.
If you are seeking a career move but this position is not right for you please browse the other vacancies on our website. We are specialists in Bid Recruitment, Marketing Recruitment and Business Development Recruitment and have a range of posts available. We also welcome speculative applications.
