Our client based in beautiful Hereford, is a thriving, fintech business that strives to provide outstanding service and client satisfaction within the payments industry. They have spent time investing in new products and services and are now on a journey of growth and expansion.We are currently seeking an experienced Head of Bids/Bid Manager to join them and take on ownership for the full end to end bid process. Within this role you will build relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, to collaborate on submitting award winning bids.This role will be based at the head offices in Hereford, but individuals need to be comfortable with travel across the UK for events and client visits when not over TeamsKey responsibilities:Ensuring bids are optimised against evaluation criteria by managing, motivating, challenging and directing subject matter experts in the business effectively.Understanding and communicating risks of each bid, liaising with teams across the business to ensure risks are understood/mitigated.Proactively keep up to date with the competitive marketplace, working closely with market intelligence, sales and product to ensure competitive advantages and strategy are well understood and proposals are shaped around these areas.Leading and motivating a small Bid team.About YouTo be successful in this role you will need: Demonstrable delivery of complex, high value Public Sector bids, preferably within the payments sector.Proven experience in mentoring and ..... full job details .....