Frameworks Manager - Bids

As one of the world's largest networks of audit, tax and consulting firms, RSM delivers big ideas and premium service to help middle-market businesses thrive. We are a fast-growing firm with big ambitions -- we have a clear goal to become the premium adviser to the middle market, globally. This vision touches everything we do, motivating and inspiring us to become better every day. If you are looking for a firm where you can build a future and make an impact, then RSM is the place for you.

Make an Impact at RSM UK

We are seeking a self-motivated and detail-oriented Frameworks & Dynamic Markets Manager to join our marketing and business development function. You will be a core part of our team, with leadership responsibility over the application to and ongoing management of frameworks and dynamic markets, and master services agreements. These will be predominantly public sector frameworks, with the expectation that the role will expand to cover private sector master services agreements within 12 months.

You'll make an impact by:

• Performing background assessments on historic activity and spend against frameworks to prepare for qualification calls.
• Monitoring framework pipeline and working with the business to identity and prepare for upcoming frameworks.
• Attending supplier pre-market engagement sessions and feeding back to stakeholders on key points / actions required.
• Identifying (with support) the right individuals and areas of the business to own the responses to questions.
• Supporting partners responsible for ongoing management of individual frameworks to comply with reporting requirements.
• Capturing and disseminating best practice approaches to framework and dynamic market responses across relevant business areas, with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Developing and running training on how frameworks and dynamic markets can be responded to and utilised.
• Engaging with relevant internal teams (legal, IT, etc) to coordinate responses.
• Supporting client-facing teams to draft responses to technical questions and managing development of relevant case studies.
• Creating and maintaining a framework and dynamic markets “hub” on the intranet, to be the first point of reference for key information.
• Designing and presenting regular reports on procurement route performance and activity.
• Conducting analysis of opportunities received via frameworks and identifying patterns in missing skills/credentials/capabilities that can then be explored from a recruitment/investment perspective.
• Working with industry marketing colleagues on framework and dynamic markets related marketing promotion and marketing activity.
  
  
  

What we are looking for:

• Familiarity with public sector procurement practices, including relevant legislation and regulatory requirements.
• Proven experience responding to large public sector frameworks, including use of procurement portals and digital platforms.
• Excellent time management, written and verbal skills, with a keen eye for detail.
• Experience in managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to influence and engage with leaders in diverse areas of the business.
• Experience within a professional services firm (accountancy, legal, consultancy, etc).
• APMP certification or equivalent (desirable).
• PRINCE 2 or similar project management certification (desirable).
  
  
  

What we can offer you:

We recognise that our people are our most important assets. That’s why we offer a flexible reward and benefits package that will help you have fulfilling experience, both in and out of work.

• Hybrid and Flexible working.
• 27 Days Holiday (with the option of purchasing additional days).
• Lifestyle, Health, and Wellbeing including financial wellbeing benefits such as financial tools, electric car scheme and access to a virtual GP.
• Access to a suite of 300+ courses on demand developed by our inhouse Talent Development team.
  
  
  

Diversity and Inclusion at RSM

At RSM, we want to create a strong sense of belonging so that people of all identities, backgrounds, and cultures feel they can bring their true self to work. Our clients come from all walks of life. We aim to achieve that same diversity of background, experience and perspective in our own teams, so that we can genuinely understand our client's needs. Diverse teams bring a broader range of ideas and insights to work. That's why we're working together to ensure our firm's principles and processes support a firm culture that embraces difference and strengthens inclusion.