Principal Bid Owner

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Principal Bid Owner shaping winning bids for Kainos, a digital transformation and technology services company. Leading public-sector pursuit strategy, proposition development and bid quality.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead strategic, high-value public sector pursuits
  • Shape winning propositions and bid responses for major digital transformation programmes
  • Develop compelling value propositions, win themes and key messaging
  • Own the overall bid narrative integrating technical, commercial and delivery content
  • Lead storyboarding and response development
  • Engage subject matter experts to secure insight and evidence efficiently
  • Shape and challenge solutions to ensure they are credible, competitive and client-focused
  • Collaborate with sales, delivery, technical and commercial stakeholders
  • Ensure submissions are high-quality, compliant and aligned to customer evaluation criteria
  • Coach colleagues and contribute to bid best practice and continuous improvement

Requirements:

  • Proven success in senior pursuit, pre-sales or bid leadership roles
  • Strong proposal writing, editing and storytelling skills
  • Experience holding the pen on complex bid responses
  • Ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive decisions in complex environments
  • Understanding of digital transformation, technology delivery and commercial considerations
  • Knowledge of UK Public Sector procurement and bidding processes
  • Excellent communication, facilitation and stakeholder management skills
  • Significant bid ownership experience
  • Background such as Bid Director, Capture Manager, Senior Bid Manager, Pursuit Lead, Pre-Sales Lead or Solution Lead

Benefits:

  • People-first culture
  • Growth and development support
  • Diversity, equity and inclusion commitment
  • Recruitment accommodations and adjustments
  • Tailored recruitment process support