Post Title:
Senior Bid Manager SBU/Department:
Office of the Vice Chancellor / Research and Enterprise Services FTE:
1 FTE (working 37 hours per week) Duration of Contract:
Permanent Salary:
UH9 £56,921pa to £67,757pa by annual increments on achieving designated skills and experience Annual Leave:
30 days plus standard public holidays and an additional 4 days including the closure of our office between Christmas and New Year Location:
de Havilland Campus, Hatfield The University’s blend of excellent education, enterprise, and research gives the Department of Research and Enterprise Services (RES) a fantastic platform to develop solutions and strategies for businesses in the Hertfordshire region and beyond, regardless of their size or industry. Main duties and responsibilities We are recruiting for the Senior Bid Manager in RES. You will proactively lead on the identification, drafting and submission of tenders and large strategic bids in order to grow income through the contracting of the University’s knowledge exchange provision. The overall knowledge exchange offering includes contract research, collaborative research, knowledge transfer partnerships, consultancy, and bespoke solutions. You will develop and deliver a plan for the Innovation Bid Team that is effective in encouraging strong bid applications from university colleagues and turning these into strong submissions. The Senior Bid Manager will utilise up-to-date market knowledge of the funding landscape to provide strategic insight and input into the selection of bidding and tendering opportunities. You will establish and foster relationships with funders and internal and external stakeholders, to maximise funding opportunities and strengthen collaboration. The Senior Bid Manager will lead on the horizon scanning of funding opportunities to stimulate growth in the University’s areas of expertise, and significantly contribute to income targets through securing contracts. Skills and experience required You will have proven experience of operating in a business development environment within the higher education sector. In addition, you will have a track record of writing, accurately costing, and leading on the development of successful bids and tenders within a higher education context. You will have sound knowledge of different funding bodies and government innovation agendas. You will also have extensive experience of sourcing, reviewing and identifying relevant funding opportunities. You will be highly self-motivated, professional and fully committed to delivering a high-quality service with a commitment to the University values. Qualifications required You will be educated with a minimum of a Degree or equivalent professional qualifications or proven relevant experience. Contact Details/Informal Enquiries:
Lindsey Ranson, Head of Innovation, l.j.ranson@herts.ac.uk Closing Date:
30 January 2025 Interview Date:
TBC Reference Number:
063295 Date advert placed:
14 January 2025 Our vision is to transform lives: UH is committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and building a diverse community. We welcome applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of their protected characteristics.
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Senior Bid Manager SBU/Department:
Office of the Vice Chancellor / Research and Enterprise Services FTE:
1 FTE (working 37 hours per week) Duration of Contract:
Permanent Salary:
UH9 £56,921pa to £67,757pa by annual increments on achieving designated skills and experience Annual Leave:
30 days plus standard public holidays and an additional 4 days including the closure of our office between Christmas and New Year Location:
de Havilland Campus, Hatfield The University’s blend of excellent education, enterprise, and research gives the Department of Research and Enterprise Services (RES) a fantastic platform to develop solutions and strategies for businesses in the Hertfordshire region and beyond, regardless of their size or industry. Main duties and responsibilities We are recruiting for the Senior Bid Manager in RES. You will proactively lead on the identification, drafting and submission of tenders and large strategic bids in order to grow income through the contracting of the University’s knowledge exchange provision. The overall knowledge exchange offering includes contract research, collaborative research, knowledge transfer partnerships, consultancy, and bespoke solutions. You will develop and deliver a plan for the Innovation Bid Team that is effective in encouraging strong bid applications from university colleagues and turning these into strong submissions. The Senior Bid Manager will utilise up-to-date market knowledge of the funding landscape to provide strategic insight and input into the selection of bidding and tendering opportunities. You will establish and foster relationships with funders and internal and external stakeholders, to maximise funding opportunities and strengthen collaboration. The Senior Bid Manager will lead on the horizon scanning of funding opportunities to stimulate growth in the University’s areas of expertise, and significantly contribute to income targets through securing contracts. Skills and experience required You will have proven experience of operating in a business development environment within the higher education sector. In addition, you will have a track record of writing, accurately costing, and leading on the development of successful bids and tenders within a higher education context. You will have sound knowledge of different funding bodies and government innovation agendas. You will also have extensive experience of sourcing, reviewing and identifying relevant funding opportunities. You will be highly self-motivated, professional and fully committed to delivering a high-quality service with a commitment to the University values. Qualifications required You will be educated with a minimum of a Degree or equivalent professional qualifications or proven relevant experience. Contact Details/Informal Enquiries:
Lindsey Ranson, Head of Innovation, l.j.ranson@herts.ac.uk Closing Date:
30 January 2025 Interview Date:
TBC Reference Number:
063295 Date advert placed:
14 January 2025 Our vision is to transform lives: UH is committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and building a diverse community. We welcome applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of their protected characteristics.
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