Bid Manager - Remote E131124

• Bid Manager • Location: Home working, occasional travel as required • Permanent - Full Time • Salary: £50k - £60k (depending on experience) • Benefits: Private Health Care, 7% matched Pension • Reports to: Strategic Development Director • * Our customer is an independent developer of zero-carbon heat networks and advisor to • Local Authorities building heat networks. • The founders set up and grew the UK’s largest district heating • Energy Service Companies (E.on Community Energy) and have been responsible for • building more than 45 district heating schemes, setting up successful energy • businesses for global energy companies. • They are now established a joint venture with Europe’s largest independent • investor in district heating. We have secured £220m • in a dedicated fund to invest into heat networks over the next 5-10 years. • With a growing team of subject matter experts who have worked across central and • local government and the private sector covering policy, regulation, development, • design, delivery, investment, and operation of heat networks across the UK, we at the very forefront of zero-carbon city-centre heat networks and looking to expand • our team. • Job Description • We are growing rapidly so this is an excellent opportunity to join a developing • business and become involved from the outset. We are looking for a Bid Manager who • will play a pivotal role in our bid initiative efforts. You will be contributing to the • successful development of innovative projects that are shaping the future of • sustainable energy. We are also building our bidding function to evolve our business • in response to the changing market. The ideal candidate will have a deep • understanding of the comprehensive bid lifecycle and the tendering process within the • renewable energy or public sector. • The role sits within the Project Origination and Development Team and will work • flexibly and collaboratively across the group. • We are seeking a proactive individual to lead, inspire, and support the team. • This candidate will ensure that each bid is meticulously prepared with precision and • attention to detail, remains competitive, and is strategically positioned to secure wins. • Key responsibilities • * Strategy Development: Develop and implement a bid process strategy that • aligns with business objectives and values enhancing our • competitive edge. • * Bid Identification: Proactively scan and identify potential bid opportunities that • align with our business goals. • * Research and Analysis: Conduct thorough research on project requirements, • company needs, and industry standards to ensure bids are tailored and • competitive • * Bid Coordination and Collaboration: Work closely with project managers, • directors, and other stakeholders to gather necessary information and insights • for bid development and submission • * Bid Writing: Prepare and write high-quality, persuasive bid proposals, ensuring • accuracy, compliance, and competitiveness. • * Process Management: Oversee the entire bid lifecycle from initial identification • to final submission, ensuring deadlines are met and quality standards are • maintained. • * Risk Mitigation: Identify and mitigate potential risks associated with bid • submissions. • * Bid Library Management: Establish and maintain a comprehensive bid library, • ensuring all relevant materials are up-to-date and easily accessible. • * Continuous Improvement: Continuously refine and improve bid processes and • strategies to enhance success rates by analysing feedback from previous bids. • Stay informed about market insights and industry trends to ensure our bids are • competitive and relevant. • Core requirements • * 5+ years of relevant work experience, with exposure to bid management in the • energy industry or public sector procurements process. • * Proven ability to work accurately and efficiently in a fast paced, dynamic • environment. • * Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and • maintain strong relationships with customers and colleagues. • * Willingness to learn new skills and develop an excellent working knowledge of • the business and sector. • * Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft packages. • * APMP Practitioner certification is required. • Desirable • * Experience working within the renewable energy or district/community heating sector, particularly retrofit. • A bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, communications or a related field