Bid Manager (Telecoms) – Opus Technology
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Base pay range
Salary £56k + Car Allowance. Hybrid working for a good work/life balance – 1 day a week in the Reigate office.
Overview
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.
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
Qualifications and experience
* 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
* 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
Values
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, Opus is a customer-driven and service-led technology provider focused on delivering tailored technology with purpose and building long-term partnerships with clients. In 2023, Opus launched the next phase of growth with the goal of doubling turnover by 2026.
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.
Job details
* Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Supply Chain
* Industries: Telecommunications
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