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Our nearly 300 staff are focused on the generation, of high-quality evidence, and determined to support our clients to use this to improve policy and outcomes for the public.\nIpsos Data Labs serves as the specialised division for data, analytics, and AI within Ipsos, functioning as a critical partner to businesses seeking to enhance decision-making with speed and confidence.\nWhat is in it for you?\nThis opportunity provides you with a platform to:\nYou will play a pivotal role in, driving Ipsos Data Labs growth by identifying and qualifying new business opportunities, creating and streamlining internal processes, and building a robust network across the public sector data space.\nCreate a new concept at Ipsos - working closely with Ipsos Data Labs and Public Affairs - With your extensive knowledge and expertise, the role will enable you craft compelling proposals and responding to RFPs (Request for Proposals) while ensuring we leverage our internal resources effectively to meet client needs. \nYour insights will also guide internal capability development to enhance our service offerings.\nUse your expertise for bid Strategy Formulation: developing a strategic approach to each bid, considering alignment with organizational goals and feasibility.\nTeam Coordination: Leading a cross-functional team to compile and produce submission content, ensuring contributions from relevant departments such as finance, legal, and technical.\nThe Role…\nThe Client Growth Director is responsible for overseeing bid management. 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Lead the response to RFPs, ensuring alignment with client objectives and Ipsos Data Labs service offerings.\nProcess Creation and Optimization: Develop and implement internal processes that enhance efficiency and effectiveness in responding to opportunities.\nNetworking: Build and maintain a wide network of contacts across the public sector data space to facilitate business development activities and stay informed of market trends and needs.\nService Line Mastery: Develop an in-depth understanding of Ipsos Data Labs service lines to enhance the quality and relevance of proposals and client pitches.\nInternal Capability Enhancement: Advise on skill requirements and teach internal teams the competencies needed to address emerging trends and client needs in the public sector.\nAbout you:\nTo be successful in this role you will need to have the ability or previous experience is setting up a similar business function:\nBusiness leadership skills\nA proven track record in business development within the public sector focussed on data services.\nEstablished network of contacts within the industry and specifically public sector central government.Stakeholder Engagement: Building and maintaining relationships with public sector clients, influencers, and decision-makers.\n\nDeep understanding of public sector data dynamics and key stakeholders \nBid management:Lead generation / Opportunity Identification: Experience of researching and identifying new business opportunities and potential RFPs (Request for Proposals) in the public sector. \nBid Strategy Formulation: Experience of developing a strategic approach\nTeam Coordination: Experienced at Leading a cross-functional team to compile and produce submission content\nSkilled in proposal writing (Able to craft compelling narrative for proposals)\nDemonstrable risk assessment and mitigation experience in bidding process and development of mitigation strategies.\nBudget Management: Managing costs related to the bid preparation process \nCompliance Assurance: Understanding of all bid regulations and standards. \n\nBenefits:\nWe offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you as an individual. 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