Description
We are looking for a strategic and ambitious Senior Bids Manager to lead our most complex, high-value opportunities across the public and private sectors. As a core role within our Central Sales function, you will drive revenue growth and refine the frameworks that empower Faculty to win and scale our global impact.
Responsibilities:
- Leading the end-to-end bid lifecycle for high-value strategic opportunities, from initial kick-off through to final presentation.
- Driving critical Bid/No Bid evaluations and defining comprehensive resource requirements to ensure we pursue the right opportunities with excellence.
- Crafting high-quality, persuasive prose by synthesising intricate technical and commercial information into compelling value propositions.
- Collaborating with senior subject matter experts and C-suite stakeholders to align complex bid strategies with Faculty’s broader commercial objectives.
- Optimising our bid operations by identifying process improvements and implementing best practices for framework management and tender monitoring.
- Mentoring junior bid managers and co-ordinators, fostering a culture of technical excellence, professional growth and continuous learning.
- Facilitating milestone meetings and managing client interactions to ensure clarity, alignment, and high-quality outcomes throughout the delivery phase.
Requirements:
- Advanced experience in managing large-scale, complex bids within the private or public sectors, backed by a proven track record of success.
- Exceptional communication skills, with a flair for translating sophisticated AI concepts into clear, actionable, and persuasive narratives for diverse audiences.
- Natural relationship-builder, comfortable engaging with senior stakeholders to extract high-quality insights under tight deadlines.
- Highly organised and proactive mindset, thriving in fast-paced environments where you can navigate multiple priorities with scientific rigour.
- Strong commercial acumen and a strategic lens, allowing you to identify market opportunities and drive meaningful business growth.
- Lead with integrity and a collaborative spirit, enjoying the process of guiding team members and contributing to a high-performing, inclusive culture.