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Your new company 
  
At Hays, we believe in being long-term partners with our people, as well as our customers. With over 50 years of business success, we have built a reputation as the world leader in specialist recruitment and workforce solutions. We deliver holistic workforce solutions, including RPOs and MSPs, to solve the challenges our customers face today, tomorrow and in the future 
  
Joining Hays isn't just being part of a global business; we're also the industry leading recruiting experts in Australia and we offer our people a career like no other.  
  
Your new role 
  
Joining Hays, means you’ll be part of a forward-thinking business that’s going places.   
  
Our global network and ways of working mean you’ll be part of something bigger, whilst taking pride in the work you do within a collaborative team. 
  
We are currently looking for a Senior Manager/Bids Director to join our Hays team with preference to be based in our Hays Sydney CBD office or any of our eastern seaboard offices. This is a full time permanent opportunity with an immediate start.  
  
In this role, you will be responsible for providing senior leadership and strategic direction of the bids function, accountable for the governance, quality and the delivery of complex, high value tenders and bids. You will also act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, leading bid strategy, shaping compelling value propositions and elevating bid capability.  
  
Responsibilities   

• Lead the development and execution of winning bid strategies to secure new business and drive growth. 
• Leverage AI tools and technology to improve efficiency, innovation and bid performance. 
• Manage the end to end bid lifecycle, ensuring high quality, compliant and compelling submissions. 
• Partner with senior stakeholders to shape solutions, influence outcomes and align bid strategies with business objectives. 
• Develop persuasive proposals, client presentations and sales decks that clearly articulate value. 
• Lead and develop a high performing team while managing multiple projects, priorities and deadlines.

What you'll need to succeed 

• Strong experience using AI tools to improve bid quality, efficiency and innovation. 
• Ability to create compelling sales presentations, PowerPoint decks and client proposals. 
• Strong project management skills, with experience leading complex bid projects, managing multiple priorities and delivering to tight deadlines. 
• Proven ability to deliver winning bid outcomes and drive commercial success. 
• Extensive experience leading bid strategies across recruitment, RPO, MSP and talent solutions. 
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement, communication and influencing skills. 

What you'll get in return 
  
This is an incredible opportunity to shape your career in part of a growing business and achieve your ambitions. You’ll have the chance to learn from inspirational and determined leaders. Our scale gives you access to a pool of best-practice tools to tap into so you can make an impact. Other benefits include: 
  

• Market leading tools and technology to enable you to make an extraordinary impact   
• Flexible working arrangements to allow you to work how and where suits you best 
• Generous leave entitlements to take advantage of parental leave, volunteering days, lifestyle and flex leave 
• Celebrate success: Your success is our success, and we reward strong performance as a cornerstone of life at Hays 
• Thrive in a workplace where diversity is celebrated, and everyone feels welcome 
• Wellbeing rewards: Benefit from health, leisure and lifestyle partnership discounts  
• Employee Resource Groups and Working Groups for you to connect and collaborate with like-minded colleagues 
• Global career opportunities - make your mark locally or explore international opportunities with Hays 

What you need to do now 
  
If you’re looking for a role that challenges and helps you to make an impact, let’s create tomorrow together. There’s no telling where a career at Hays might take you.  
  
Contact Sandy Luhr, Senior Talent Acquisition Partner by submitting your application via the Apply Now button.   
  
By joining Hays, you'll be part of an inclusive culture that celebrates diversity. We invite people of all genders, ages, cultures, abilities, backgrounds, and experiences to apply. This includes Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people who belong to LGBTQIA+ community, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities. If you require support and/or adjustments throughout our recruitment process please contact recruitment.anz@hays.com.au 

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