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Imagine yourself in a role where your professional growth and creativity are championed every step of the way. Opus is the UK’s largest independent Managed Service Providers, recently ranked as “World class” by the Best Companies to work for awards.
Be a key player in our Bid team
The Bid Manager role reports into the Bid Director and is pivotal to our continued success in securing strategic IT and Telecommunications contracts across the Public Sector and Enterprise markets. You'll lead the end-to-end bid process, contribute to commercial strategy, and collaborate closely with sales, technical, and operational teams.
You will be responsible for:
* Leading the creation of high-quality, compliant, and professionally produced proposal documents
* Aligning all submissions with corporate branding and quality standards
* Sourcing and evaluating opportunities through procurement portals
* Maintaining the Bid Management knowledge base and IT document repository
* Managing and refreshing generic proposal content with Bid Director oversight
* Building a database of Public Sector prospects via research
* Building strong working relationships with the Sales team
* Supporting collaboration across business units to ensure tailored, competitive responses
Hybrid working for a good work/life balance – 1-2 days a week in the Reigate office is preferable
Salary £56k + Car Allowance
Other organisations may call this role Proposal Manager or Tender Manager.
The talents we are excited to see
You will have the following experience/skills:
* Minimum 5 years in a Bid Manager role, preferably within IT/Telecommunications. Proven success in managing PQQs, EoIs, RFPs, RFQs, and ITTs across Public Sector and Enterprise/Mid-Market
* Understanding risk, and value proposition development. Ability to balance compliance with a winning commercial strategy
* Strong planning and coordination skills; ablity to manage multiple concurrent bids with structured timelines and input from diverse stakeholders
* Maintaining accuracy and consistency in all documentation. Catching and correcting errors in both content and formatting
* Ability to craft clear, compelling responses that speak to customer objectives and differentiate us from competitors
* Evaluating bid criteria, understanding scoring mechanisms, and aligning responses for maximum impact. Supporting informed bid/no-bid decisions
* Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). Familiarity with bid management tools or collaboration platforms is an advantage
* Committed to ongoing professional development through workshops, events, certifications, or self-study
Desirable but not essential
* Experience with bid management platforms (e.g., Qvidian, Loopio, RFPIO)
* Awareness of Public Sector procurement frameworks (CCS, G-Cloud, NHS SBS, CPC, Jisc)
* Basic understanding of layout/design principles for compelling proposal presentation
* A comprehensive Private Healthcare and Cash Plan
* Pension and life insurance
* Entry to the £3,000 quarterly Dreamball draw
* Personalised training and development pathways
* Regular fully funded companywide events
* Monthly ‘outstanding performer’ accolades
* A rewarding Refer a friend scheme (£1,000)
* The flexibility to adjust your holiday allowance (25 days pa)
* Complimentary daily breakfasts in the office
Where your values align with ours
Work together to win together
Be brave and think differently
Own it and never give up
Strive to be the best
Stay curious and keep learning
Meet Opus
Established in 1992, we are different to the rest, priding ourselves on being a customer-driven and service-led technology provider. Our focus is delivering tailored technology with purpose and building long-term partnerships with our clients.
In 2023, we launched the next phase of our ambitious growth strategy with the goal of doubling our turnover by 2026. We're on track to meet this target, and we're seeking top talent like you to join us on this exciting journey.
By joining Opus, you embark on an exhilarating journey filled with impactful projects and continuous professional development, empowering you to expand your expertise and leave a significant mark on businesses nationally.
If you're ready to be part of a dynamic team and help us reach new heights, we'd love to hear from you.
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