Established in 2002, Linbrooke is renowned for delivering outstanding mission-critical solutions in telecoms, power and signalling – predominantly in Rail, Utilities and Subsea environments.

LSL is searching for a talented Bid Manager to join the Rail Bid Team. The Bid Manager must co-ordinate all parties involved in the bid process to ensure everyone is aware of the level of contribution expected of them and knows when their deadlines are. They will ensure all timelines are met and that the bid submitted is as complete and accurate as possible, whilst also best reflecting our company’s services and abilities.

The Bid Manager is responsible for the quality of all aspects of the bid, including written documentation and presentations. They ensure all bid documentation is clear, concise and – crucially – compelling. They source and co-ordinate design input to ensure the visual standard of all documentation and presentation material is first class and eye-catching.

The ideal Bid Manager should be highly motivated, innovative, customer focused and have a ‘can do’ attitude. They should be an experienced manager, able to motivate and inspire others; able to obtain a high level of work from the team to ensure all deadlines are met efficiently and that the bid is of the highest quality possible. Sometimes the bid team can be comprised of a variety of different personnel, including those seconded from other departments or areas of the business.

Excellent communications skills are a must, both verbal and written – the importance of being able to converse and liaise with all bid contributors is key and being able to ‘speak their language’ is vital to get the most from everyone, ensuring the bid is as good as it possibly can be.

Summary of skills required

• Experience within the Rail environment
• Support the maintenance of bid library to ensure availability of best practice baseline written and presentation material.
• Proven experience of proposal development and management / business writing ideally accredited to AMP foundation level
• Strong MS office skills and IT literacy. Proficiency in Word, PowerPoint are critical
• A flexible and proactive individual able to work under their own initiative with a high degree of energy, assertiveness and creativity
• Strong time management / prioritisation skills
• Ability to communicate effectively in English language (written and verbal) across a wide spread of geographies and service lines, coupled with strong influencing skills – particularly at a senior level
• Ability to evaluate working practices / documents highlighting best practice or key learning points
• Commitment to collaboration and teamwork
• Ability to work to tight deadlines, manage multiple projects and work under pressure
• Ability to work from time to time, outside of office hours to ensure deadlines are met