[Hiring] Bid Manager @Viable Data

Role Description

As Bid Writer Manager at Viable Data, you will be instrumental in delivering winning bids for Viable Data, supported by our experienced leadership team. You will:

• Take the lead in writing outstanding bids.
• Mentor junior writers and offer guidance for their growth and development.
• Monitor developing and existing frameworks to ensure Viable Data's presence in important government frameworks and routes to market.
• Adapt quickly to changing requirements as the business grows through bidding on Central Government opportunities.
• Be responsible for the continued development of the bid function and take on a leadership role as Junior Bid Writers are brought in.

This role is remote with occasional business essential travel.

Key Responsibilities

• Planning, producing, and reviewing written proposals for Government tender opportunities.
• Coordinating bid responses within time constraints.
• Escalating issues or priorities to Senior Leadership for resolution.
• Working with different stakeholders on multiple bids simultaneously.
• Writing quality PQQs, proposals, and tender submissions against briefs.
• Collaborating with internal subject matter experts and partner teams.
• Creating well-structured and compelling case studies and material.
• Updating and managing the bid content library.
• Developing bid supporting documents such as case studies and CVs.
• Managing clarification questions and messages via tender portals.
• Supporting the completion of framework bids and awards submissions to timescales.
• Guiding Junior Bid Writers in the creation and completion of content.
• Involved in the Qualification Process and Bid Governance.
• Proposal and presentation creation.
• Managing testimonial and reference library.

Qualifications

• Experience managing and winning high-value bids.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Able to create high-quality bid documents; organize, collate, and review content from contributors.
• Able to digest information from stakeholders, breaking down technical concepts into plain English.
• Task prioritization and effective time management to meet competing priorities.
• Excellent spelling and grammar with exceptional attention to detail and ability to self-scrutinize work.
• Eligible and willing to undergo BPSS security clearance due to the nature of work.

Benefits

• 25 days leave.
• 5 days dedicated training allowance, with individual budget.
• Mentoring system, with 6-month review cycles.
• Flexible hours and supportive of remote working.
• 5% pension company contributions.
• Annual bonus based on company performance.
• Choice of company laptop (MacBook, Windows).