Overview
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Opus is the UK’s largest independent Managed Service Provider, recently ranked as “World class” by the Best Companies to work for awards. Be a key player in our Bid team as the Bid Manager, reporting into the Bid Director and leading the end-to-end bid process.
You will contribute to commercial strategy and collaborate closely with sales, technical, and operational teams to secure strategic IT and Telecommunications contracts across the Public Sector and Enterprise markets.
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.
* Building strong working relationships with the Sales team.
* Supporting collaboration across business units to ensure tailored, competitive responses.
Benefits and working style
Hybrid working for a good work/life balance – 1 day a week in the Reigate office. Salary c£50k DOE.
Other organisations may call this role Proposal Manager or Tender Manager.
Required qualifications and experience
* Minimum 3 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.
* Maintain accuracy and consistency in all documentation; catch and correct errors in 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. Support 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.
* Private healthcare and cash plan, pension and life insurance.
* Training and development pathways, regular company events, and recognition programs.
* Refer a friend scheme (£1,000) and flexible holiday allowance (25 days per year).
* 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.
About Opus
Established in 1992, we are a customer-driven and service-led technology provider focused on delivering tailored technology with purpose and building long-term partnerships with clients. In 2023, we launched the next phase of our growth strategy with the goal of doubling turnover by 2026.
Joining Opus means engaging in impactful projects and ongoing professional development to expand your expertise and make a national impact.
If you’re ready to be part of a dynamic team and help us reach new heights, we’d love to hear from you.
Details
* Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Supply Chain
* Industries: Telecommunications
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