Bid Manager

Dubizzle Limited; City of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in IT services is seeking a Bid Manager to take ownership of bids from planning to submission. The role requires strong stakeholder management skills and a proven track record in winning bids. You will work closely with internal teams and external partners to deliver high-quality responses and support the growth of the business. The ideal candidate is highly organized, a team player, and proficient in MS Office. Competitive benefits and a supportive work environment are offered.

Benefits

25 days of annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

Development access to LinkedIn Learning

Qualifications

• Experience managing bids of varying size and complexity.
• Understanding of the full sales cycle and procurement rules.
• Willingness to support colleagues across the business.

Responsibilities

• Own bids end-to-end from planning to submission.
• Collaborate with internal and external teams.
• Quality assure bid responses against client requirements.

Skills

Proven track record managing and winning bids

Highly organised

Strong stakeholder management skills

Team player

Proficiency in MS Office

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Overview

Methods is a £100M+ IT Services Consultancy focused on transforming the public sector in the UK. We are UK-based with a history of over 30 years and operate to deliver end-to-end business and technical solutions that are people-centred, safe, and designed for the future. We work with central government departments and agencies and are building a significant private sector client portfolio. Methods was acquired by the Alten Group in early 2022.

We support our clients in the success of their projects by collaborating to share skill sets and solve problems. At Methods we have fun while working hard, and we are committed to learning from mistakes. The role is within the Bid Team, focused on increasing bidding capacity and supporting business growth.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work on bids of varying size, complexity, and value, spanning a broad range of services, which requires a flexible approach. The role involves working with Methods’ Business Managers, Directors, Salespeople, SMEs and external partners in responding to tender opportunities published through existing procurement frameworks and via open competition.

The Role

Bid Manager: take ownership of bids of varying size, complexity, and value, working closely with Directors, Sales, SMEs, and external partners. Play a key role in responding to tender opportunities through existing frameworks and open competitions to help Methods win projects and grow our impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Own bids end-to-end: planning, kick-off, client clarifications, drafting, reviews, sign-off, and submission.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to deliver high-quality responses.
• Quality assure bid responses against client requirements and evaluation criteria.
• Support pitch creation alongside marketing and delivery teams.
• Run internal bid debriefs and support fellow Bid Managers as needed.
• Contribute to the continual development of Methods’ bid repository and collateral.

Mandatory Skills & Experience

• Proven track record managing and winning bids
• Highly organised with the ability to manage a varied workload
• Strong stakeholder management skills
• Understanding of the full sales cycle, procurement rules, and legislation
• Team player with a willingness to support colleagues across the business
• Proficiency in MS Office

Desirable Skills & Experience

• Knowledge of digital technologies and digital transformation
• Experience with public sector frameworks and digital environments
• Understanding of commercial risk and contractual requirements
• Salesforce experience (training provided)

This role will require you to have or be willing to go through Security Clearance. As part of the onboarding process, candidates will be asked to complete a Baseline Personnel Security Standard; details of the evidence required to apply may be found on Gov.UK. If you are unable to meet this and any associated criteria, your employment may be delayed or rejected. Details of this will be discussed with you at interview.

What We Offer

• Autonomy to develop and grow your skills and experience.
• Be part of exciting project work that is making a difference in society.
• Strong, inspiring and thought-provoking leadership.
• A supportive and collaborative environment.
• Development access to LinkedIn Learning, a management development programme and training.
• Wellness 24/7 confidential employee assistance programme.
• Social – Breakfast Tuesdays, Thirsty Thursdays and Pizza on the last Thursday of each month, plus commitment to charitable causes.
• 25 days of annual leave.
• Pension Salary Exchange Scheme with 4% employer contribution and 5% employee contribution.
• Discretionary Company Bonus based on company and individual performance.
• Life Assurance of 4 times base salary.
• Private Medical Insurance (non-contributory, spouse and dependants included).
• Worldwide Travel Insurance (non-contributory, spouse and dependants included).