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Role ID: SF20214
Are you ready to be part of the future? At QinetiQ, we’re not just imagining tomorrow we are creating it. From cutting-edge defence technology to ground-breaking innovations our mission is to empower and protect lives. Join us as a Bid Winner - Social Values at any one of our QinetiQ sites, where you will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in partnership with some of the most brilliant minds.
The Role
As a Social Value Work Winning Lead in our UK Growth Operations function you will support tender activities, work alongside the Business Development Team, and drive our Social Value agenda.
Day-to-day, reporting to the UK Social Value Lead, you will play a key role in securing new business by developing compelling, innovative and deliverable Social Value solutions that differentiate QinetiQ in competitive procurements.
Working closely with Business Development, Capture and Bid teams, you will shape winning strategies, develop high-scoring responses and ensure Social Value commitments are aligned to both customer priorities and QinetiQ's wider Social Value ambitions.
While focused on work winning, the role also works collaboratively across the business to ensure Social Value impact is embedded in delivery.
Your responsibilities will include:
- 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 to client priorities and local community needs
- Develop innovative, measurable and costed Social Value commitments that maximise bid competitiveness while remaining deliverable
- Leading workshops and innovation sessions with project and technical teams, to ensure Social Value solutions are embedded into the opportunity
Essential experience of the Social Value Work Winning Lead:
- 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. (PPN 002 / PPN 06/20)
- Understanding of ESG, sustainability and responsible business agendas
- Proven experience developing Social Value solutions for competitive bids and tenders
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Essential qualifications for the Social Value Work Winning Lead:
- APMP practitioner qualification or equivalent bid management experience
- Relevant qualification in sustainability, social impact, community investment or CSR
We value difference and we don’t have a fixed idea when it comes to background or education, provided you can show the required level of experience and willingness to learn then we would like to hear from you.
This role is 37 hours per week based at any one of our QinetiQ sites with a minimum average site attendance of three days per week.
QinetiQ operates state-of-the-art facilities across the UK that focus on defence, security and technology innovation. These facilities enable QinetiQ to conduct a wide range of research, testing and development activities that support both military and civilian applications helping to advance technology and support national security.
Please note that all applicants for this role must be eligible for SC clearance, as a minimum.
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Our Recruitment Process:
At QinetiQ we are committed to building an inclusive, accessible and welcoming workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We believe that a diverse mix of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences drives innovation and leads to better outcomes for our people, customers and communities. We encourage applications from all candidates and are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know by emailing internal_recruitment@qinetiq.com. One of our recruitment team will contact you.


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As we continue to grow into new markets around the world, there’s never been a more exciting time to join QinetiQ. The formula for success is our appetite for innovation and having the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges.
As a QinetiQ employee, you’ll experience a unique working environment where teams from different backgrounds, disciplines and experiences enjoy collaborating widely and openly as we undertake this exciting and rewarding journey. Through effective teamwork, and pulling together, you’ll get to experience what happens when we all share different perspectives, blend disciplines, and link technologies; constantly discovering new ways of solving complex problems in a diverse and inclusive environment where you can be authentic, feel valued and realise your full potential. Visit our website to read more about our diverse and inclusive workplace culture. www.qinetiq.com/en/careers/life-at-qinetiq
Our Benefits
- Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
- Generous holiday allowance, with the option to purchase additional days
- Options to join Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance
- Employee discount portal: Personal Accident Insurance, Travel Insurance, Restaurants, Cinema Tickets and much more
- We are proud to support the Armed Forces community by honouring the Armed Forces Covenant and maintaining our Gold Award standard in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme
- Volunteering Opportunities - helping charities and local community
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