Bid Manager

About the Role

OneAdvanced is seeking an experienced Bid Manager to lead and coordinate complex, competitive bids. This role involves managing the bid process from initial qualification through to final submission, operating across diverse sectors such as healthcare, local government, education, and commercial enterprises. The position requires strategic insight combined with practical execution capabilities to develop compelling proposals and align multiple stakeholders effectively.

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitate end-to-end bid management, including deciding on bid/no-bid opportunities, establishing winning strategies and themes, and overseeing the entire lifecycle through to contract award.
• Handle responses to a wide array of bid types such as Invitations to Tender (ITT), Requests for Proposals (RFP), Requests for Quotations (RFQ), Pre-Qualification Questionnaires (PQQ), spanning various business functions including education, legal, government, and healthcare.
• Lead the virtual bid teams by bringing together representatives from solution design, commercial, legal, and delivery areas to meet bid requirements, securing executive and stakeholder engagement at project initiation.
• Ensure all bid documents are professionally presented in accordance with company brand and standards, delivering top-quality responses.
• Guarantee timely submission of compliant documentation following customer protocols.
• Provide regular progress reports to stakeholders and manage all follow-up communications and tracking.
• Collaborate with counterparts in the UK and Australia for effective bid delivery.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Minimum of two years’ experience in bid management within similarly complex businesses.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the entire bid and tender process, from initial qualification to final submission.
• Proven ability to manage and influence stakeholders across all organizational levels, including senior management.
• Strong project management capabilities, adept at coordinating multiple contributors under tight deadlines.
• Confident in influencing peers and stakeholders who are not direct reports.
• Proactive and adaptable mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Detail-oriented and methodical thinker, capable of quickly establishing effective working relationships.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, emphasizing outcome-driven dialogue.
• Experience with bid management software tools such as Loopio or RFPIO is advantageous.
• Familiarity with public sector tendering and frameworks is a plus.

Employee Benefits and Workplace Culture

• Supportive wellbeing initiatives ensuring employees can bring their best selves to work.
• 20 days of annual leave plus public holidays to ensure work-life balance.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme offering confidential advice and counselling around the clock.
• Commitment to personal and professional development through diverse training and leadership programs.
• Online learning options through an extensive digital platform accessible anytime.
• Life insurance coverage at three times annual salary and personal accident insurance.
• Performance bonus schemes rewarding individual and company success.

About OneAdvanced

OneAdvanced is a leading provider of sector-focused technology solutions enabling organizations to simplify complexity and foster progress toward a more inclusive society. Beyond software development, the company delivers SaaS workflow applications and IT services that support sectors including Education, Government, Healthcare, Legal, Manufacturing, Housing, and Retail. Operating globally with offices in the UK, Ireland, India, and Australia, OneAdvanced prioritizes inclusivity, innovation, and environmental, social, and governance principles across its operations.