Company

Fedcap Employment (part of The Fedcap Group) is a not-for-profit organisation delivering employability solutions across a range of UK contracts through a blend of local frontline professional teams. Our services are more vital than ever before to individuals and their wider communities as we tackle unemployment and wellbeing challenges head on and seek to diversify into health and related markets.

Role

We are seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented Bid Manager to join our team. The Bid Manager will be responsible for managing the end-to-end bid process, from initial opportunity identification through proposal submission. The ideal candidate will have excellent project management skills, strong analytical abilities, and a proven track record of successfully winning bids. This role requires the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, including marketing, product development, operations, partnerships and finance.

The ideal candidate must be flexible and willing to travel across as and when required. 

Location: Remote based anywhere in the UK

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate potential bid opportunities, assessing their alignment with Fedcap's strategic objectives.
• Collaborate with the commercial team and other internal stakeholders to develop a bid strategy, including win themes, value proposition, and pricing strategy.
• Lead and coordinate the bid process, ensuring adherence to deadlines and quality standards.
• Conduct thorough research and analysis to understand customer requirements, competitive landscape, and market trends.
• Develop and write compelling, customer-focused proposals that effectively communicate Fedcap's solutions and value proposition.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts to gather information and ensure technical accuracy in proposals.
• Coordinate and manage bid-related resources, including writers, designers, and other contributors.
• Conduct reviews and quality checks to ensure compliance with bid requirements.
• Prepare and deliver presentations to internal stakeholders and senior management, seeking input and approval on bid strategies and proposals.

Person Specification 

The Ability to role model our values and of Kindness, Respect, Integrity and Innovation.

• Bachelor's degree in business, business development, marketing, or a related field.
• Proven experience in bid management or a similar role, preferably in a public commissioning environment (with some B2B sales experience, if possible).
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple bids simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex ideas clearly and concisely.
• Strong research and analytical skills, with the ability to gather and synthesize information from various sources.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality proposals.
• Proficiency in using bid management software and tools.
• Familiarity with the procurement process and government regulations (preferably in employability or health related services).
• Strong negotiation and persuasion skills.

What else can we offer you? 

• You won’t work on weekends or bank holidays!
• A monthly benefits scheme worth £500 with access to over 900 retailers
• A cycle to work scheme that is open all year long!
• Laptop and mobile phone for every employee!
• Employee assistance programme (EAP). A telephone service offering various support services including emotional support, stress helpline amongst others.
• The opportunity of an Institute of Employability Professionals (IEP) qualification for all employees
• A two-week Induction and training programme
• Company annual leave, including a buy/sell scheme
• Free life cover!
• Pension with a 4% match from Fedcap

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Fedcap Employment is committed to applying equal opportunities at all stages of recruitment and selection, in line with its Equality, Diversity and Inclusion policy in addition to our duty under the Equality Act 2010 to have due regard to the need to eliminate discrimination; to advance equality of opportunity.

Fedcap Employment is a Disability Confident Leader employer and as such, any candidate with a disability will not be excluded unless the candidate is unable to perform a duty intrinsic to the role, having considered reasonable adjustments. Reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process will be made to ensure that no applicant is disadvantaged because of their disability.

Disability confident employer

Fedcap is a recognised Disability Confident Leader with commitments to aim to recruit, retain and develop disabled people within the company. We encourage applications from people with disabilities and will offer to support with reasonable adjustments where required. 

Veterans and service personnel

Fedcap is positive about employing veterans and service personnel spouses or family members as part of our commitment to upholding principles of the Armed Forces Covenant.

Advert expiry: If you are interested in the position we recommend applying at your earliest convenience. Fedcap reserves the right to withdraw a job advertisement at any time.