Bid Manager

About us  Viable Data is an innovative technology, data and UX consultancy, delivering excellence through our projects and providing our people with a supportive culture and opportunities for growth and continuous learning.   We thrive on the challenge of working across different projects, user needs and technologies and our teams with our people committed to delivering the best possible outcomes for our clients. Our people-first approach and culture is central to our growing success as a consultancy.   We are an all-inclusive equal opportunities employer and proudly celebrate diversity. If you thrive on challenge, have a passion to learn and make a difference, and enjoy being part of a growing multidisciplinary team, look no further and start your Viable career, now.  About you  As  Bid Writer Manager at Viable Data, you will be instrumental in delivering winning bids for Viable Data, supported by our experienced leadership team. You will take the lead in the writing outstanding bids, mentoring junior writers and offering guidance to enable the growth and development of the team. You will keep a watchful eye over developing and existing frameworks to ensure that Viable Data has a foothold in important government frameworks and routes to market  You can adapt quickly and easily to changing requirements from the business as we look to grow our business through bidding on Central Government opportunities.   You will be responsible for the continued development of the bid function, and take on a leadership role, as we bring in Junior Bid Writers to support our growing buisness development teams.     This role is remote with occasional business essential travel.    Key responsibilities   Planning, producing and reviewing written proposals for Government tender opportunities.  Coordinating the bid responses, within time constraints.  Escalating issues or priorities to Senior Leadership for resolution Working with different stakeholders on multiple bids simultaneously  Writing quality PQQ’s, proposals and tender submissions against briefs.  Collaborating with internal subject matter experts and partner teams.  Creating well-structured and compelling case studies and material.  Updating and managing the bid content library.  Developing bid supporting documents such as case studies and CV’s.  Managing clarification questions and messages via tender portals.  Supporting the completion of framework, bids and awards submissions to timescales.  Guide Junior Bid Writers in creation and completion of content Involved in Qualification Process and Bid Governance   Proposal and presentation creation Testimonial and reference library management    Skills and experience needed  Experience managing and winning high value bids.  Excellent written and oral communication skills.  Able to create high quality bid documents; organise, collate, and review content from contributors.  Able to digest information from stakeholders, breaking down technical concepts and messages into plain English.  Task prioritisation and managing your time effectively to meet competing priorities.  Excellent spelling and grammar with exceptional attention to detail and ability to self-scrutinise work.    Due to the nature of work, candidates will be eligible and willing to undergo BPSS security clearance.  Why work with us? As well as providing a great place to work that has an amazing culture and the opportunity to work on excellent projects where you will really make a difference, we have a whole host of additional employee benefits.   Our benefits package includes: 25 days leave 5 days dedicated training allowance, with individual budget Mentoring system, with 6-month review cycles Flexible hours and supportive of remote working 5% pension company contributions Annual bonus based on company performance Choice of company laptop (MacBook, Windows)