Bid Winning - Social Value
// Role Summary
Join QinetiQ as a Bid Winner - Social Values Lead, playing a pivotal role in securing new business by developing innovative social value solutions that differentiate us in competitive procurements.
// Key Responsibilities
- Act as the Social Value Subject Matter Expert throughout capture and bid lifecycles.
- Lead the development of Social Value solutions for strategic bids, frameworks, and tenders.
- Develop innovative, measurable, and costed Social Value commitments.
- Collaborate with Business Development, Capture, and Bid teams.
- Workshops and innovation sessions with project and technical teams.
- Must be eligible for SC clearance.
// Role Specification
About QinetiQ
At QinetiQ, we are shaping the future of defence technology and creating ground-breaking innovations to empower and protect lives. Join us to work with cutting-edge technology alongside brilliant minds.
The Role
As a Social Value Work Winning Lead within our UK Growth Operations, you will support tender activities, collaborate with the Business Development Team, and drive our Social Value agenda. Reporting to the UK Social Value Lead, you will be instrumental in securing new business by crafting compelling, innovative, and deliverable Social Value solutions that provide QinetiQ with a competitive edge.
Working closely with Business Development, Capture, and Bid teams, you will help shape winning strategies, develop high-scoring responses, and ensure Social Value commitments align with both customer priorities and QinetiQ's broader ambitions. While focused on work winning, this role also involves cross-business collaboration to embed Social Value impact into delivery.
Responsibilities:
- Act as the Social Value Subject Matter Expert throughout capture and bid lifecycles, influencing opportunity strategy, solution development, and win themes.
- Lead the development of Social Value solutions for strategic bids, frameworks, and tenders, aligned with client priorities and local community needs.
- Develop innovative, measurable, and costed Social Value commitments designed to maximise bid competitiveness while remaining deliverable.
- Lead workshops and innovation sessions with project and technical teams to ensure Social Value solutions are embedded within opportunities.
Essential Experience:
- Strong understanding of Social Value within UK public sector and regulated private sector procurement.
- Knowledge of UK procurement legislation and associated Social Value policy requirements (e.g., PPN 002 / PPN 06/20).
- Understanding of ESG, sustainability, and responsible business agendas.
- Proven experience in developing Social Value solutions for competitive bids and tenders.
Essential Qualifications:
- APMP practitioner qualification or equivalent bid management experience.
- Relevant qualification in sustainability, social impact, community investment, or CSR.
We value diversity and welcome applicants from various backgrounds, provided you demonstrate the required experience and a willingness to learn.
Working Hours & Location:
This role is 37 hours per week, based at any of our QinetiQ sites, with a minimum average site attendance of three days per week.
Security Clearance:
All applicants for this role must be eligible for SC clearance as a minimum.
Why Join QinetiQ?
QinetiQ offers a unique working environment where diverse teams collaborate openly to tackle complex challenges. We are committed to building an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming workplace. We encourage applications from all candidates and are a Disability Confident Committed employer.
Benefits:
- Matched contribution pension scheme with life assurance.
- Generous holiday allowance with the option to purchase additional days.
- Options for Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance, and Dental Insurance.
- Employee discount portal.
- Support for the Armed Forces community.
- Volunteering opportunities.