The Role

Are you an experienced Bid Manager looking to develop?

We are looking for a Senior Manager, Bid Strategy and Management to join us on a permanent basis. This role will lead a team that is the first point of contact for corporations who are seeking to grow their people and businesses through transformative learning. The team is responsible for supporting the Sales Team, managing active bids through the implementation of a clear and simple bid process, adequate project management, document production, market research and other activities that develop winning bid strategies.

Main Responsibilities

Main Responsibilities

· Develop and execute on a clear and successful bid strategy and bid platform for Executive Education, ensuring that plans are aligned to wider departmental strategy and overall School goals.

· Partner with Sales Team and other areas within Executive Education to understand their business goals and provide them with professional or technical advice, sharing expertise and information to support effective decision-making

· Lead on the oversight, effective management and delivery of the portfolio of bids and related activity, managing external suppliers/ contractors, where required, to ensure successful delivery within budget and to quality standards and targets.

· Report regularly and accurately on the bid pipeline and analyse win / loss data for insights and process and sales improvements

· Implement process improvements in bid strategy management and sales process to improve our win rate.

· Create and nurture an inclusive team that respects and values diversity, in which all members feel they can belong.

Who we are looking for

Our ideal candidate will have:

· Significant experience in the delivery of high-quality proposal creation and management in a fast-paced B2B sales environment. Sector experience in consulting, market research, legal, professional or financial services is an advantage

· Proven track record of developing successful commercial proposals and innovative/winning bid strategies

· Strong editing and writing skills and the ability to interpret technical information and adapt it to a variety of audiences with client focus

· Knowledge of learning and learning design

· Excellent communication skills with the ability to hold compelling dialogue with senior stakeholders & clients

Why London Business School

London Business School; a global and vibrant business community based in two of the world’s most dynamic cities, London and Dubai. It’s where extraordinary minds and diverse perspectives connect, to have a profound impact on the way the world does business and the way business impacts the world. We offer best in class hybrid learning to our students and participants, whilst creating a flexible, supportive and dynamic working environment for our people to excel in, whatever their location.

What you can expect from us

Benefits You Can Enjoy

· Generous annual leave of 27 days PLUS extra between Christmas and New Year

· Generous pension package, 21.4% employer contribution (in return for employee enrolment and contribution)

· Free onsite gym and swimming pool

· Amazing range of professional development to support your career path

· Enhanced cycle to work scheme

· Wellbeing offering to support your physical, mental and financial health

· Up to 5 days volunteering leave or parent /carer emergency leave

All enjoyed in a Smart (hybrid) Working environment so we’re looking forward to discussing how, where and when you might work best to deliver in your new role.

Our commitment to driving inclusion and belonging

We are a globally reaching institution, committed to creating tangible and sustainable change in driving inclusion & belonging within our School, education and society at large. We are dedicated to creating an environment where everyone in our community feels they belong and thrive. This is a key school priority, and we want everyone who joins LBS to feel respected, welcomed, and heard.

Please note we start screening CVs and interviewing candidates from the start of a campaign. A successful candidate could progress to offer before the advertised closing date. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible if you are interested in any roles.

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