Job Description

About The Role



Let's grow together!



A Platinum Investors in People employer and an award-winning UK bank, focused on growth. Our customers include savers and businesses across the UK and, working together, we use our specialist expertise to help them achieve their ambitions and build a sustainable future. If you're an experienced Bid & Tenders Manager looking for an opportunity to grow in a friendly environment, we're looking for you!



We're flexible, inclusive, committed to your wellbeing and passionate about you reaching your potential. Let's grow together ...



What you'll be doing



To be the main lead in all business tender submissions for both the long term and short term hire solutions.

Acting as a bridge between commercial, operational and client facing teams.

This role ensures all submissions are professionally written, commercially robust and competitively priced, the full end to end process.

A pivotal role in securing major contracts and ensuring the place of the business on the frameworks. Leading a team by example to deliver the right solution to contract implementation.

About You

Essential

Excellent commercial acumen, along with written communication skills, and proven experience in stakeholder management.

Professional client focused attitude.

Proven experience of managing commercial bids and tenders within the public sector to tight deadlines.

Working knowledge of public sector procurement processes and regulations.

Capable of managing multi-functional teams comprising both direct reports and other stakeholders.

Desirable

Understanding of Local Government services.

Familiarity with digital procurement platforms such as Delta eSourcing or Proactis.

Experience in commercial vehicle or logistics industry.

Understanding of Net Zero, ESG and Social Value requirements in public procurement.

APMP accreditation or equivalent proposal and bid qualification.

Project management qualification such as Prince2 or equivalent.



Even if you don't meet all the criteria, we encourage you to apply. At Paragon, we value diversity and we're excited to hear from passionate individuals like you! If you're ready to contribute to the team, please apply.



Further information on the role can be found in the Purpose and Performance Profile (PPP), which is downloadable on this page.



Please note, applicants must have the right to work in the UK. We do not offer visa sponsorship.



Working hours



40 hours per week, Monday - Friday 08:30 - 17:30 (1 hour lunch).



Inclusion

As a Disability Confident Employer, we want to ensure that our vacancies are accessible for everyone. If you have a disability, long term health condition or are neurodiverse and need us to adjust our recruitment process please get in touch with our recruitment team.



About Us



What can we offer you?

Generous Holiday Allowance:

25 days, you also get to enjoy a day off for your birthday, Christmas Eve, and New Year's Eve. You can also buy or sell up to a week's leave

Share Save Scheme:

Annually, you have the opportunity to buy shares in Paragon at a discounted rate

Profit Related Pay:

We share some of our annual profit with our eligible employees

Pension Plan:

We contribute up to 10% of your annual salary towards your pension

Family Friendly policies:

We offer enhanced parental pay and paid time off for fertility treatment

Employee Discounts:

Enjoy exclusive discounts on entertainment, travel, shopping, motoring and more

Volunteering Day:

Contribute to causes you care about with one volunteering day per year

Life Assurance and Personal Accident Cover



Be yourself



As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome diversity and care about inclusion. That's why we want you to be your whole self at work. We believe an inclusive workplace is good for each of us, great for our customers and better for our business. Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Network meets regularly to share challenges, experience, and ideas to build a more equal, diverse, and inclusive business.



Be heard



We listen to your point of view, with our People Forum and regular employee surveys making sure you can use your voice and influence our future.



Be well



We will give you access to a range of tools and resources to support your wellbeing. This will include a digital GP service via our free Employee Assistance Programme, access to our Wellbeing team to connect you with the help you need to get more out of life and our Vitality at Work programme to provide you with discounted gym membership, fitness equipment and another multitude of wellbeing services.



Be better



We want you to reach your potential and, as a Platinum Investors in People employer, we'll encourage you to learn and develop by building a personalised development plan together with your manager.