Bid Writer
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A Senior-Level Business Development professional with extensive Third / Private Sector experience. This associate has extensive experience primarily in the Welfare-to-Work and Skills Sector including 10+ years as Head of Business Development for market leading DWP prime contractors and children's charities. A proven track record of success in bid writing / bid management, project development, partnership development and fundraising with a sound financial and operations / contract management background.
Key Achievements
Led winning bids for £250m contract value for predominantly Third Sector / Welfare-to-Work providers.
Bid win-rate consistently over 60%.
Supported £6m charity to secure £40m new business in one year.
Supported management buy-out of failing training provider, led re-branding and business development activities resulting in major bid wins and eventual sale to venture capital firm.
Shipley-trained.
Experience
17 years' experience of business development and Public Sector contracting with a track record of helping organisations. Passionate about writing powerful and compelling bids. Charity trustee experience and founding Director, providing business development support to organisations with a social conscience.
Great networker and outstanding communicator. Key strengths are in bid writing, partnership development and Third Sector engagement. National focus, with extensive knowledge of Welfare-to-Work, Health and Disability, Children and Young People Services, Arts and Education.
Understands the realities of budgets and delivery in the real world.
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Primary Discipline: Bid Writer
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Reference No: CAN-47298
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Consultant Disciplines: Bid / Deal Strategist, Bid Analyst, Bid Author, Bid Consultant, Bid Director, Bid Manager, Bid Writer, Business Development Manager, Editor, Head of Bid Management, Proposal Writer
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Consultant Skills: Bid Best Practice, Bid Clarifications, Bid Governance, Bid Kick-Off, Bid Management, Bid Process Management, Business Development, Capture Management, Client Facing, Coaching and Mentoring, Competitive Dialogue, Compliance Matrix, Content Management, Contract Negotiation, Copy Writing, Define Customer Requirements, Due Diligence, Editorial Skills, Financial Planning and Budgeting, Framework Agreements, Industry Trained in Bid and Proposal Management, Knowledge Management, Learning Reviews, Negotiation Skills, OJEU, Peer Review, People / Team Management, Pipeline Management, PQQ Experience, Pre-Proposal Planning, Pre-Written Content Development, Presentation Skills, Programme Management, Project Management, Proof Reading, Proposal Best Practice, Proposal Content Management, Proposal Governance, Proposal Leadership, Proposal Management, Proposal Production, Proposal Writing, Qualification Skills, Rebidding Strategy, Red Team Review Lead, Relationship Management, RFP / ITT Experience, Risk Management and Compliance, Solution Design, Storyboarding Skills, Strategy Development, TUPE, Value Proposition Development, Win Strategy Development
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Consultant Qualifications: A Levels, Bachelors Degree, GCSEs, Shipley Trained
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Consultant Industries: Charity/Not for Profit, Consultancy, Education, Government and Public Sector, Management Consulting Services, Non Profit Charitable Organisations, Professional Services, Public Sector