Locations: LG UK London (Boundary Row) (40 hours per week)
Time Type: Full time
Posted on: Posted Yesterday
Job Requisition ID: REQ_00036703
ABOUT US
At Believ, formerly known as Liberty Charge, we believe sustainable transport should be accessible to everyone. We’re a Charge Point Operator (CPO) on a mission to create the UK’s most reliable electric vehicle charging network that doesn’t cost the earth and leaves no one behind. We work closely with local authorities and businesses to deliver reliable, high-quality charging networks at pace, at scale and at zero cost. We offer all the advantages of being a scale-up business, but with the added security and long-term backing from well-known parents - Liberty Global (who also own our delivery partner, Virgin Media O2) and Zouk Capital (who manage the Government’s Charging Investment Infrastructure Fund). You’ll be joining this exciting journey at the start of our scale-up phase, and work with us to hit the ambitious targets our shareholders have set. You’ll become part of a passionate and supportive team in a fast-paced, dynamic and results-driven environment. About the Role
The role of
Bid Manager
reports to the
Head of Bidding
and in this position you will be responsible for supporting the process that helps to identify, manage and respond to new Local Authority and Business-to-business (B2B) tender opportunities. You will also help manage the internal processes and manage the bidding infrastructure (for example, our bid library and SharePoint sites), keeping the content up to date which will support our winning submissions. MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Ongoing development of the bid library on SharePoint, including support in writing new case studies, proof statements and development from bid feedback. Proactively working with and supporting a network of subject matter experts from our internal stakeholders and partners to ensure information for bids is both current and meeting our customers’ requirements. Supporting the management of bid portals & identifying new tender opportunities and updating the internal Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system (Hubspot). Supporting the drafting of high-quality tender and proposal responses for submission to client’s opportunities, both Local Authority and Business-to-business (B2B) tender opportunities. Assistance in proofreading and editing the wider team's bids, offering critical and insightful analysis. Supporting the initial pre-screening technical reviews of new opportunities. Conducting research on request to enhance bids including sector research, client research, competitor research and research into the wider EV market. Undertake suitable Electric Vehicle Charge Point (EVCP) site discovery using preliminary site analysis, alongside some high-level sanity-check to locate and assess the most suitable ChargePoint locations for both local authorities and businesses. Liaise with external contacts within LAs and businesses where appropriate to support the bid process. Support the wider internal team on tendering performance updates and insights from the ever-evolving procurement landscape. Ensuring detailed bid feedback exercises are undertaken on won and lost bids. Key Success Factors
Effective bid library that assists in the production of customer response documents. Production of bids that result in high quality scores. Quick identification of suitable opportunities. Development of case studies, and tender materials/answers that are up to date. Providing insightful bid feedback to the tenders team and wider business. Contributing to uphold our 20% minimum win rate. Qualifications and Education
3+ years of experience of working within a team environment showing career progression (ideally within tendering/procurement). Evidence of success whilst working in an environment with conflicting time demands/deadlines. About You
At Believ, we are building a culture that attracts and retains the best talent. We are a dedicated and high-performing team, accustomed to working at pace in an ever-evolving industry, and we are looking for people who are as passionate as us about cutting carbon emissions and providing cleaner air for all. The successful candidate will have the following attributes and skills: Skills
Exhibits resilience, patience and understanding. Excellent computer and literacy skills including Windows based software programmes, primarily Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint. Familiarity with Adobe Acrobat an advantage. Personality: results oriented, responsive, committed, ambitious, flexible. Excellent attention to detail and ability to write and edit documents. Great time management skills and able to work under pressure. Able to influence and encourage those who you work alongside you, to meet demanding deadlines. Experience
Experience in, or knowledge of, the emerging EV charging sector would be beneficial. Experience in tendering for public sector clients for Local Authority infrastructure or mobility related procurements is desirable. Experience in transport planning, town planning or a like would also be beneficial in understanding client considerations. Strong communication, written and oral skills, with experience of proofreading. The ability to manage multiple projects, always maintaining an excellent standard of work. The ability to take ownership of tasks, be dynamic and driven with the ability to work confidently both independently and as part of a team. Commerciality and an interest in developing strong business acumen. Being a good team player who thrives under pressure and can flexibly work to deadlines. Location
The business is currently based in our offices in Southwark, London. The position is full-time hybrid, working a minimum of three days per week (Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday) in our London, Cardiff or Edinburgh offices, with flexibility to work from home around that if desired. Believ is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for our people. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
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At Believ, formerly known as Liberty Charge, we believe sustainable transport should be accessible to everyone. We’re a Charge Point Operator (CPO) on a mission to create the UK’s most reliable electric vehicle charging network that doesn’t cost the earth and leaves no one behind. We work closely with local authorities and businesses to deliver reliable, high-quality charging networks at pace, at scale and at zero cost. We offer all the advantages of being a scale-up business, but with the added security and long-term backing from well-known parents - Liberty Global (who also own our delivery partner, Virgin Media O2) and Zouk Capital (who manage the Government’s Charging Investment Infrastructure Fund). You’ll be joining this exciting journey at the start of our scale-up phase, and work with us to hit the ambitious targets our shareholders have set. You’ll become part of a passionate and supportive team in a fast-paced, dynamic and results-driven environment. About the Role
The role of
Bid Manager
reports to the
Head of Bidding
and in this position you will be responsible for supporting the process that helps to identify, manage and respond to new Local Authority and Business-to-business (B2B) tender opportunities. You will also help manage the internal processes and manage the bidding infrastructure (for example, our bid library and SharePoint sites), keeping the content up to date which will support our winning submissions. MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Ongoing development of the bid library on SharePoint, including support in writing new case studies, proof statements and development from bid feedback. Proactively working with and supporting a network of subject matter experts from our internal stakeholders and partners to ensure information for bids is both current and meeting our customers’ requirements. Supporting the management of bid portals & identifying new tender opportunities and updating the internal Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system (Hubspot). Supporting the drafting of high-quality tender and proposal responses for submission to client’s opportunities, both Local Authority and Business-to-business (B2B) tender opportunities. Assistance in proofreading and editing the wider team's bids, offering critical and insightful analysis. Supporting the initial pre-screening technical reviews of new opportunities. Conducting research on request to enhance bids including sector research, client research, competitor research and research into the wider EV market. Undertake suitable Electric Vehicle Charge Point (EVCP) site discovery using preliminary site analysis, alongside some high-level sanity-check to locate and assess the most suitable ChargePoint locations for both local authorities and businesses. Liaise with external contacts within LAs and businesses where appropriate to support the bid process. Support the wider internal team on tendering performance updates and insights from the ever-evolving procurement landscape. Ensuring detailed bid feedback exercises are undertaken on won and lost bids. Key Success Factors
Effective bid library that assists in the production of customer response documents. Production of bids that result in high quality scores. Quick identification of suitable opportunities. Development of case studies, and tender materials/answers that are up to date. Providing insightful bid feedback to the tenders team and wider business. Contributing to uphold our 20% minimum win rate. Qualifications and Education
3+ years of experience of working within a team environment showing career progression (ideally within tendering/procurement). Evidence of success whilst working in an environment with conflicting time demands/deadlines. About You
At Believ, we are building a culture that attracts and retains the best talent. We are a dedicated and high-performing team, accustomed to working at pace in an ever-evolving industry, and we are looking for people who are as passionate as us about cutting carbon emissions and providing cleaner air for all. The successful candidate will have the following attributes and skills: Skills
Exhibits resilience, patience and understanding. Excellent computer and literacy skills including Windows based software programmes, primarily Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint. Familiarity with Adobe Acrobat an advantage. Personality: results oriented, responsive, committed, ambitious, flexible. Excellent attention to detail and ability to write and edit documents. Great time management skills and able to work under pressure. Able to influence and encourage those who you work alongside you, to meet demanding deadlines. Experience
Experience in, or knowledge of, the emerging EV charging sector would be beneficial. Experience in tendering for public sector clients for Local Authority infrastructure or mobility related procurements is desirable. Experience in transport planning, town planning or a like would also be beneficial in understanding client considerations. Strong communication, written and oral skills, with experience of proofreading. The ability to manage multiple projects, always maintaining an excellent standard of work. The ability to take ownership of tasks, be dynamic and driven with the ability to work confidently both independently and as part of a team. Commerciality and an interest in developing strong business acumen. Being a good team player who thrives under pressure and can flexibly work to deadlines. Location
The business is currently based in our offices in Southwark, London. The position is full-time hybrid, working a minimum of three days per week (Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday) in our London, Cardiff or Edinburgh offices, with flexibility to work from home around that if desired. Believ is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for our people. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
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