Bid Manager

Overview

Reporting into the Head of Bidding, the Bid Manager will deliver compelling written and financial submissions for medium-value projects within our Rail division. You will manage the full bid process in line with Telent''s governance, oversee cost modelling and reviews, and ensure timely, high-quality submissions. This is a hybrid working role, with a requirement to be in our Warwick HQ one day per week.Responsibilities

Work closely with the Sales team, Subject Matter Experts and Technical and Commercial leads within Telent to develop compelling written and financial responses.Deliver efficient end to end management and production of timely, high quality and ultimately successful Bids and Proposals in keeping with Telent''s Bid procedures.Leading and developing Bid winning strategies in partnership with the opportunity owner and business headsProducing material from Go/No Go stage through to deal review, Bid submission and win / loss reviewsPost Bid submission support including preparation of Bid presentationsSupport the Programme Director with workload planning, bid forecasting, cost and win / loss tracking and reporting.Bid and Proposal reviews - won and lost - including recommendations for improvement.Continually monitor the costs being incurred by the business throughout the Bid process and seek on-going measurable improvements in Telent''s "return on Bid investment".Promote improvements in the quality of Bids and Proposals, ensuring that best practice approaches to developing and producing Bids and Proposals are always pursuedYou are an experienced Bid Manager with proven success leading end-to-end bids, ideally within the rail sector or similar complex industries. Skilled at coordinating subject matter experts and commercial teams, you bring strong cost modelling experience and a sharp eye for compliance and governance.Key Requirements

Strong project management and organisational skills.Financially astute with ability to create and interpret financial reports and models.Demonstrable experience of winning as part of high performing and efficient Bid team.Proven experience of leading and delivering high and medium-value bids, ideally in a services or solutions environment.A proven ability to write and ''Red Review'' answers to tender questions to a winning standard.ITT Quality response writing skills.ITT Cost response financial skills.A degree in Law / Business / Marketing (or similar) is desirableBenefits

A career at Telent can span many sectors, roles, technologies and clients giving you the opportunity to develop, learn new skills and make an impact. We are growing and we rely on our committed Team to deliver. We nurture the talent that makes this happen, by our on-going commitment to creating an inclusive culture that respects and values difference, that celebrates diverse ideas. We want everyone to feel they can be themselves and to thrive at work.34 days holiday, including public holidays, plus the option to buy or sell days annually OR 26 days holiday, plus public holidays, and the option to buy or sell days annuallyCompany pension schemeA range of family friendly policiesOccupational health support and wellbeing PortalDiscounts on Cinema, Restaurants and Shopping with Telent Reward ..... full job details .....