Overview
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This range is provided by Opus Technology. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. 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.
Base pay range
Salary £56k + Car Allowance
Responsibilities
* 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
* Maintaining bid statistics (pipeline, WIP, wins/losses, etc.)
* 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
Qualifications
* 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; ability 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
Your Exclusive Benefits
* 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
* Enriching paid volunteering days
* A rewarding Refer a friend scheme (£1,000)
* The flexibility to adjust your holiday allowance (25 days pa)
* Complimentary daily breakfasts in the office
Company values
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.
About Opus
Established in 1992, Opus is a customer-driven and service-led technology provider focused on delivering tailored technology and building long-term partnerships with clients. In 2023, Opus launched a growth strategy aimed at doubling turnover by 2026. We seek top talent to join us on this journey.
Employment details
* Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Sales and Business Development
* Industries: Business Consulting and Services
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