Bid Manager

Profile An experienced and award winning Proposal / Grant Funding Leader, Project Manager and Business Development Manager. This associate has a proven 12 year track record of working across the Private, Public and Not-for-Profit Sectors - securing funding for and managing project staff and programmes which bring physical and economic benefit to business and residential communities. Typically working across the Northwest of England but also at National level, this associate is adept at securing inward investment and managing the transition of funds into operations with high quality. Key Achievements Securing in excess of £3m investment into Warrington Council - which led to the physical environmental regeneration of entire wards, including; Bewsey and Whitecross; Longford; Penketh & Cuerdly and saw the implementation of a £1.5m Building Better Opportunities Employment and Skills initiative across Cheshire and Warrington. Securing significant funding from PricewaterhouseCoopers to start up a furniture upcycling social enterprise. Linking corporate sector social responsibility to social outcomes in Liverpool. Securing funding from National Grid to work with probation services on community payback programmes over 5 years at their key substations. ILM Level 7 in Executive Coaching and Mentoring - awarded highest mark. Experience Working efficiently and diligently for over 12 years within bid management and business development. Managing a range of skill sets and organisations to achieve cost efficient successful bid submissions. Process / cost driven with strong negotiating skills and excellent communication skills at all levels, both verbally and in writing. Successful in securing funding and winning capital and revenue bids for the Not-for-Profit Sector, Public Sector and managing relationships in the Private Sector with the aim of securing investment for social outputs.