Junior Bid Manager

Role Introduction
We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Junior Bid Manager to join our dynamic Bid Management team, reporting directly to the Head of Bid Management. As a key member of the team, you will play a vital role in supporting the development and delivery of high-quality bids that drive business growth and success. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and detail-oriented individual to join a thriving organisation.

As a key member of the team, you will work closely with bid managers and other stakeholders to provide a seamless and efficient bid process, and contribute to the success of our business development efforts.

What You Will Do

• Proactively manage the bid mailbox, ensuring all new enquiries are addressed promptly and coordinating necessary actions independently.
• Assist in managing communications with clients (generally via eProcurement portals or email).
• Assist with coordination tasks on larger, complex bids for new and existing clients
• Assist in bid kick-off meetings and ensure all necessary information is collected
• Create and maintain bid documentation and templates
• Coordinate various activities such as sales governance meetings and other related processes
• Complete Security-related questionnaires on time, in line with processes and in the correct format.
• Support onboarding and training of future bid team members
• Run opportunity debrief / lessons learned sessions once the outcome of a bid is known.
• Assist in maintaining the Bid Management internal landing page

What You Will Have

• While bid experience would be advantageous, it is not essential; strong oranisational skills are crucial
• As part of our offering, there will be opportunities for professional development and training, including APMP certification
• Strong coordination and time management skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities
• Team player with a proactive approach to problem-solving
• Understanding of the sales environment is beneficial

What We Do For You

• Wellbeing focused – Our people are our greatest assets, and ensuring everyone feels their best self to come to work is integral.
• Annual Leave – 20 days of annual leave, plus public holidays
• Employee Assistance Programme – Free advice, support, and confidential counselling available 24/7.
• Personal Growth – We're committed to enabling your growth personally and professionally through development programmes.
• Life Insurance - 2x annual salary
• Personal Accident Insurance - providing cover in the event of serious injury/illness.
• Performance Bonus – Our Group-wide bonus scheme enables you to reap the rewards of your success.

Who We Are
OneAdvanced is one UK's largest providers of business software and services serving 20,000+ global customers with an annual turnover of £330M+. We manage 1.5 million 111 calls per month, support over 2 million Further Education learners across the UK, handle over 10 million wills, and so much more. Our mission is to
power the world of work
and, as you can see, our software underpins some of the UK's most critical sectors.

We invest in our brilliant people. They are at the heart of our success as we strive to be a diverse, inclusive and engaging place to work that not only powers the world of work, but empowers the growth, ambitions and talent of our people.

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