Bid Manager

Bid Manager Are you ready to take the next step in your bid management career? As we grow, we are looking to appoint a skilled and experienced Bid Manager with strong commercial, financial, technical, and business acumen. The Bid Manager will prepare successful bids and oversee the entire bid process. The ideal candidate will already be in a similar role, with experience in developing bids of various sizes and complexities to a high standard, producing content, and managing the overall bid process. Experience within Defence and the Public Sector is highly desirable. The Bid Manager will collaborate closely with Sales, Technical, Delivery, and partner teams to ensure our proposals clearly articulate our value and meet customer expectations. Benefits for the Bid Manager * Competitive Salary (Pay Grade G) * Workplace Benefits: Contributory Pension Scheme, Private Medical Insurance, Life Assurance, * Critical Illness Cover, Health & Wellbeing * 25 Days’ Annual Leave (in addition to Bank Holidays) * Your Birthday off * Regular team events * Performance Bonuses (Personal & Company) * Excellent Career Progression Opportunities Responsibilities of the Bid Manager * Manage the development and completion of bids by gathering technical, commercial, and financial information from a variety of sources in a structured manner. * Accountable for bids from PQQ to Contract Award, with KPIs associated with Bid: Win Ratio * Coordinate and Create proposals that enable NCL to acquire and retain customers * Ensure bid timelines and deliverables are met in line with internal governance and customer deadlines, including team proposal meetings. * Working closely with NCL’s Enterprise & Defence Sales Team to fully understand prospective customer requirements and ensure that Net Consulting’s value proposition is communicated * Creation of written responses, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and alignment with requirements * Further develop and maintain a library of reusable bid content and supporting materials * Manage internal bid reviews and continuous improvement initiatives for success * Manage bid workshops, including organising meetings, providing briefings and ensuring that everyone involved in bidding understands the processes associated with bid planning, bid preparation and can make a meaningful contribution to the preparation of winning bids. * Work collaboratively with external parties to manage bid responses * Identify areas for improvement or competitive advantages in future proposals. Bid Manager Requirements * Degree in business, Law, and/or a commercial qualification * APMP Foundation or interest in working towards certification * Experience in bid writing, coordination, and/or management * Understanding of public sector or defence procurement is beneficial * Strong written and verbal communication skills * Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines * Organised, proactive, and confident working across teams * Must hold or be eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance (SC) About Net Consulting Ltd We are NCL (Net Consulting Ltd.). Founded back in 2006, our team of experts are committed to propelling and protecting our customers’ businesses using state-of-the-art IT management and cyber security services and technology. Based in Cardiff, and with offices located globally, we’ve been helping companies in both the private and public sector perform optimally and securely for over 16 years. We pride ourselves on the service to both our customers, but also our employees. With a team dedicated to employee wellbeing and engagement, we offer a host of benefits and perks to ensure that our team enjoy the time they spend at work. Please note that our roles are only available if you hold or fulfil the criteria to obtain a UK Security Clearance