CIPFA Business Limited

CIPFA is expanding its Business Development department and looking for individuals to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity for motivated professionals who are passionate about Bid Management. The postholder will be responsible for managing all aspects of bid preparation, ensuring compliance with procurement requirements, and driving the submission of compelling proposals that align with the organisation's objectives. This role offers the chance to make a significant impact within the Commercial Performance department and contribute to the overall goals of CIPFA. Person Specification We are seeking candidates who possess the following qualifications and attributes: Essential Experience: At least 5 years public sector bidding experience Good understanding of public procurement and frameworks Skills: Excellent written English Qualifications: Degree-level education or equivalent experience in a relevant field It is essential that candidates have a proactive attitude, excellent communication skills, and a strong ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team. Key Tasks Include but not Limited to: Getting on Frameworks: Take the lead in identifying and pursuing opportunities to get CIPFA onto key public sector procurement frameworks. Manage the end-to-end application process for joining new frameworks, ensuring that all documentation is completed accurately and submitted in a timely manner. Work closely with legal, commercial, and technical teams to ensure compliance with framework requirements and position CIPFA as a preferred supplier within each framework. Maintaining Framework Status: Proactively monitor the status of CIPFA's position on existing procurement frameworks, ensuring that all contractual obligations are met and that the organisation remains compliant with framework terms. Stay up-to-date with any changes to framework requirements and ensure CIPFA's continued eligibility and competitiveness. Manage any requalification or renewal processes, coordinating with internal teams and providing necessary evidence of ongoing capability and performance. General Responsibilities: Bid Strategy Development: Continuously review and improve the organisation's approach to bidding, ensuring that all bids are aligned with business objectives, compliant with public sector procurement regulations, and have the best chance of success. To apply, please submit your application including your CV and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role, we look forward to receiving your application. CIPFA is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals. We strive to create a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued and respected. Salary : £46,500 - £55,335 CIPFA (Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy) is a UK-based international accountancy membership and standard-setting body. We are dedicated to public financial management and believe that improving public services is key to changing lives for the better. Good public financial management is central to achieving this ambition. Our educational and advisory services support our members, students, and other public finance professionals throughout their careers, helping them add value to their teams and organizations. Through our work, we ensure public money is raised and spent with the highest degree of openness. In return, we offer: - Participation in our 4-day working week pilot! During the pilot, you will work 30 hours per week and receive the current full-time salary. - 5 weeks annual leave + bank holidays. - Flexible working and leave options. - Up to 10% employer's pension contribution. - Season ticket loans. - Employee Assistance Helpline. - Exclusive employee discounts and rewards at major brands, including health & well-being, retail, restaurants, and technology providers. If you would like a copy of the full job description before applying, please click on the following link: Bid Manager job description Location: CIPFA is a forward-looking organisation and has developed a modern and progressive approach to flexible workingand hybrid working. The location for the role will be dual location at both home and our London office.

About Us At CIPFA, we're driven by a singular purpose: to transform lives through exceptional public financial management. As a leading international accountancy body, we champion integrity, transparency, and efficiency in the use of public funds. We believe that every pound spent should deliver tangible improvements to public services, creating a better future for individuals and communities worldwide. Join us in shaping a world where public money truly makes a difference. About the Role You will play a pivotal role in supporting managers and senior leaders across CIPFA by embedding people policies, promoting best practices, and aligning HR initiatives with business goals. Specifically: Building strong, credible working relationships with managers across CIPFA to embed people policies and procedures as well as CIPFA values and behaviours. Utilising policy, procedures, best practice and data to develop and innovate our ways of working. Ensuring an excellent and engaging employee experience by overseeing the smooth administration of all stages of the employee lifecycle accurately and timely. Work alongside People and Culture colleagues to ensure our people policies are fit for purpose and support our long term people ambitions. Working closely with People and Culture colleagues, develop modern people management practices through coaching, mentoring, systems, data and training About You You will be an experienced, generalist HR professional with: CIPD qualified or working towards Level 7 (or equivalent). Strong background in advising on HR policy and best practice. Proven experience in job design, recruitment, employee relations, and organisational change. Strong analytical skills with experience using HR information systems and recruitment databases to extract and analyse data. Track record of delivering projects and priorities within deadlines. Solid understanding of UK employment law and HR best practices. This is a true generalist role which would suit an individual with a background in SMEs or membership organisations. This role can be based in either our Chester or London office. Please indicate your preferred location when applying. What you will get in return In exchange for helping us to make a difference, you will get a host of lovely employee benefits including: Competitive salary Great work life balance through participation in our 4-day working week pilot (work 4 days, get paid for 5) Hybrid working Generous pension scheme Health benefits like access to an Employee Assistance Helpline Family friendly benefits like help with childcare fees, and more! As well as this you will be working as part of a small, close knit team with the opportunity to truly influence how we work at CIPFA and the opportunity to develop your skills through exciting HR projects. We know that not all people come from the same background, or think the same - so why should we? At CIPFA, we want to be a great place to work where a diverse bunch of people from all backgrounds can turn up and thrive. When we hire, we want you to feel empowered to bring your best self to work. Please let us know if you need any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.