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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, a large FM service provider is seeking to appoint a Bid Writer for their office in Manchester. This is a great opportunity to join a market leading business and work on large bidding opportunities within the FM sector.
About the role
You will work closely with the wider business to create promotional material, bid content and case studies. Main duties include – working with stakeholders from across the business to create customer solutions, bringing the solution to life through written content, understanding customer needs from meetings, research and ITT content and interpreting this into winning content, attending key meetings with various teams across the business, writing high quality customer focused bids from start to finish, working with subject matter experts to create technical content, evaluating, scoring and proof-reading content, leading the production of presentations and related content, contributing towards bid close down lessons learnt and development of best practice content, keeping relevant documents up to date and filed correctly and producing PQQ’s and RFI’s.
About you
You must have a proven track record of creating winning bid content and be a passionate writer. You must have excellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as grammar and spelling abilities. Preferably you will be degree educated (ideally within English Language, English Literature, Journalism, History etc), and have demonstrable experience using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). InDesign experience would be a benefit however this isn’t essential. Facilities Management experience would be preferred however my client is open to any sector experience, especially within the built environment (construction, civil engineering, architecture). This role can be based in Manchester or Hampshire and offers flexible working. Applicants must be willing to travel to client sites and other office locations as and when needed.
What’s in it for you?
On top of the competitive salary, you will receive a benefits package and on-going training and support.
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 / 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.
Location: South Wales, Swansea, Newport, Port Talbot, Barry
Salary: £30,000 - £40,000
Company Background
Our client Is a leading law firm that has both a national and global presence, due to continued growth they are looking to recruit an experienced Bid Writer to join their existing work winning team based out of their Cardiff office. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced professional that is looking to further develop their career with a well-established dynamic, stable and growing organisation.
Great starting package, career progression and future development opportunity.
The Role:
As an experienced bid writer, you will support the pitch, tenders and proposal process, from start to finish.
Within this role you will be responsible for a wide range of tasks within the bid process from compiling and editing content to scheduling meetings and preparing agendas. This is a role as part of the wider team both with autonomous responsibility and the wider support.
Experience:
Experience as a bid professional within a similar role.
Experience within professional services / legal sector.
Experience working on tenders for the public sector.
Understanding of the Welsh Government Guidelines.
For further information or to be considered for this position please contact David Gregson at Bid Recruitment or apply following this link.
My client, a leading Civil Engineering contractor are seeking a number of estimators to join their team.
About the role
You will be responsible for compiling estimates for civil engineering and highways infrastructure projects for both external and internal business units. Main duties include – undertaking estimates in line with client requirements, analysis of tender documentation, using the relevant software to undertake take-off of quantities and to build up tender price from first principles, engaging with commercial and operational resource to obtain an understanding of construction methodology, developing a comprehensive risk and opportunity schedule, liaising with design and operational teams to provide guidance on commercially advantageous solutions to client requirements, engaging with procurement teams to obtain material and subcontracting pricing, attending site and client meetings, compiling the estimate, preliminaries costs, risk and opportunities schedule for presentation, responding to post-tender clarifications, leading handover of successful tenders, maintaining a library of base labour and plant costs and maintaining a record of all personal tendering activity.
About you
You will have a minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar role and have the relevant qualifications in construction / civil engineering. You must have a good level of experience in highways construction and maintenance, and demonstratable awareness of civil engineering / surfacing. Strong planning, analytical and communications skills are a must, as well as experience using estimating software packages. As this role requires travel to client sites, you must hold a full driving licence.
What’s in it for you?
On top of the salary and benefits package, you will receive a company car or car allowance.
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 Civil Engineering contractor are seeking a number of estimators to join their team.
About the role
You will be responsible for compiling estimates for civil engineering and highways infrastructure projects for both external and internal business units. Main duties include – undertaking estimates in line with client requirements, analysis of tender documentation, using the relevant software to undertake take-off of quantities and to build up tender price from first principles, engaging with commercial and operational resource to obtain an understanding of construction methodology, developing a comprehensive risk and opportunity schedule, liaising with design and operational teams to provide guidance on commercially advantageous solutions to client requirements, engaging with procurement teams to obtain material and subcontracting pricing, attending site and client meetings, compiling the estimate, preliminaries costs, risk and opportunities schedule for presentation, responding to post-tender clarifications, leading handover of successful tenders, maintaining a library of base labour and plant costs and maintaining a record of all personal tendering activity.
About you
You will have a minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar role and have the relevant qualifications in construction / civil engineering. A general civils background (not building) is essential, as is experience of NEC contracts. Strong planning, analytical and communications skills are a must, as well as experience using estimating software packages. As this role requires travel to client sites, you must hold a full driving licence.
What’s in it for you?
On top of the salary and benefits package, you will receive a company car or car allowance.
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 engineering consultancy are currently seeking a Bid Manager to join their team.
About the role
Working within a large bid team, you will be responsible for managing bids through the entire bid lifecycle. Duties include – owning the bid plan and taking overall responsibility for producing a compelling proposal, on time and within the agreed budget, identifying the resources required to undertake bid preparation, defining and agreeing a bid budget and schedule, scheduling review meetings, designing and developing the content plan, working with the bid director to establish a win strategy, coordinating and supporting any customer relationship and stakeholder management activities and contributing to continuous improvement of the divisions work winning capabilities.
About you
My client is looking for an experienced senior bid coordinator / bid manager who can think outside the box. They are interested in applicants from all sectors who can bring new, fresh and innovative ideas to the team. As the business is growing, they want someone who can easily adapt to change, and who can manage a busy and varied workload. You must have experience of successfully delivering bids from early inception through to lessons learnt, have experience of structured bid processes (e.g. Shipley) and have excellent communication skills. A commercial awareness / understanding will be beneficial. My client is open to location, however you must be willing to commute to Bristol as and when required.
What’s in it for you?
On top of the salary and benefits package, you will also receive continued support to develop within a well-respected, growing organisation.
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.
Company:
Our client is a leading specialist within the healthcare sector and are looking to recruit an experienced Bid Manager to their team due to continued growth. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced bid manager with on going career progression and development.
Role:
As an experienced Bid Manager you will be responsible for the timely completion of detailed responses to bids, proposals and tenders.
You will be working closely with the wider bid team and colleagues throughout the company to produce distinctive work winning responses across the health, social care, life sciences and other relevant sectors.
Ideal Experience
Excellent organisation and communication skills.
Relevant experience within a similar bid role.
Minimum 2 years experience within a bid writing capacity.
Experience with both public and private sector bid/tender requests
APMP foundation
Experience within a relevant sector, health, social care, life sciences.
For further information or to be considered for this position please contact David Gregson at Bid Recruitment or Apply following this link.
Our client is a leading specialist within the construction, engineering, and consultancy sector. They are currently looking for an experienced Bid Writer to join their existing team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced professional looking to further their career with a stable and leading organisation.
Within this role as an experienced Bid Writer, you will be responsible for taking a senior leadership position within the bid team to produce winning proposals. You will be working alongside the company’s existing knowledge managers and supported by a team of bid professionals but ultimately have control of producing high-quality content.
As an experienced Bid Writer, you will be used to working to deadlines, managing multiple projects at varying stages, engaging with key stakeholders whilst ensuring client expectations are being met.
Required skills:
Creativity, collaboration and communication are key with this role, projecting the company’s and clients’ values.
You will need to be highly organised with an eye for detail, capable of multitasking, working as part of a team as well as independently.
Excellent written/verbal communication and numerical skills.
Experienced user of MS Office Packages.
Experienced Bid Writer with passion and creativity.
Demonstrable experience, multitasking, time management and working to deadlines.
Desired Skills
Degree qualified in a relevant discipline
Project management experience and qualification.
Experience within the Construction/Engineering sector.
For further information or to be considered for this position please contact David Gregson at Bid Recruitment or apply following this link.
My client, a leader in waste management is seeking a Bid Manager / Senior Bid Manager to join their team.
About the role
You will play a fundamental role in developing, negotiating, agreeing and implementing new service contracts, from pre-qualification stage through to contract negotiations. Main duties include – liaising with various departments (SHEQ, technical, legal, finance etc) to create and pull together content for the bid, taking responsibility for the development and preparation of project delivery plans, tender proposals and contract documentation, take responsibility for the quality submission, ensuring continuous improvement in the presentation, monitoring and managing the project delivery plans, implementing and maintaining all development procedures and systems, managing project teams and providing monthly reporting, delivering tender performance against the development strategy, coordination and implementation of new service contracts and extensions of contracts, preparing, submitting and presenting project development documentation for the approval of the executive committee, establishing and maintaining client relationships and ensuring all bids meet the highest standard before submission.
About you
You will be an experienced Bid Manager with a proven track record of winning / delivering projects with values upwards of £5mil. Ideally you will come from a waste management background, however my client is open to any sector experience, and would welcome applicants from other sectors who can bring an innovative approach to bidding. You must be confident managing all stages of the bid process, and be able to work with the wider business to create winning solutions. Experience using MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint is essential, and ideally you will be degree qualified. This role offers a hybrid working approach, so you must be willing to work between the office in Northampton and your home location.
What’s in it for you?
This role offers a salary up to £60,000 (depending on experience), plus company car and bonus potential up to 20%.
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.
I am currently recruiting for a Bid & Business Development Manager who has a background in healthcare. This role is home based with UK wide travel.
About the role
You will be responsible for owning the end to end bid process from identifying new opportunities through to bid submission. Job responsibilities include;
Development of procurement opportunities assessing feasibility, risk and profitability
Monitoring portals, filtering through new business opportunities to identify work that fits our business strategy
Maximise business opportunities with new and existing clients
Complete PQQ’s and ITT’s
Completing storyboarding sessions, and strategy plans
Develop and write all method statements in line with specific requirements
Explore new market opportunities
Provide strong client relationship management through new business stage as well as during mobilisation stage
Work with the marketing team to grow company exposure
Lead the development of ad-hoc business opportunities, developing business cases that secure additional funding
Ensure timely, accurate production of bid documents
Attend, report on and manage all bid activity
About you
You must be an experience Bid and Business Development professional who has significant experience within health and wellbeing or the healthcare sector
Have excellent written and oral communication skills and be able to communicate with people of all levels
Ability to present effectively to a range of different audiences
Be able to manage multiple projects and deadlines at any one time
Excellent time management skills and be able to work under pressure
Proven ability to assess and advise on policies and procedures with regard to health services, contracts and legislation
Strong numeracy skills
Competent user of Microsoft packages
What’s in it for you
In addition to the salary, you will receive a car or car allowance, a competitive benefits package and a bonus scheme which could see you earn an additional £10,000. My client can also offer continued support and development opportunities.
How to apply
Apply for this below or alternatively for further information please contact Hayley Wood in confidence.
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 Bids/Business Development and Marketing Recruitment and have a range of posts available. We also welcome speculative applications.
My client, a leading healthcare provider is seeking a Bid Coordinator to join their team.
About the role
You will be responsible for monitoring the contracts mailbox regularly and ensuring messages are forwarded to the relevant person, reviewing contracts tracker adverts for potential opportunities, liaising with the wider team regarding initial pursuit decision, express an interest in opportunities on behalf of the company, managing all portal log ins for around 20 operating companies, updating the team calendar and tender tracker, reviewing and distributing SQ and ITT documents, requesting feedback from commissioners following notification of successful and non-successful tenders, maintaining the contract database and providing monthly reviews of the contract matrix.
About you
You must have previous experience supporting a bid team and monitoring and managing portals for new opportunities. You will have excellent communication, time management and organisation skills and be able to manage multiple projects at any one time. Previous experienced in the healthcare sector is essential. This is a remote working role but you must be wiling to travel occasionally for team meetings.
How to apply
To apply for this role or to find out more information, please send a CV to Hayley Wood at Bid Recruitment / The Management Recruitment Group.
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.
