Lead Bid Manager

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Role Introduction

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Lead Bid Specialist to join our team.
The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and leading the bid process for public
sector opportunities, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, compelling proposals that meet client
requirements and win new business.
The Lead Bid Specialist will have responsibility for designing best practice and strategy for public
sector and strategic bids including Social Value. They will also be responsible for supporting
continuous improvement to the operational bid processes to drive best in class approach.

What You Will Do

• Bid Management: Lead and oversee bid execution, planning and governance around
  activities and deliverables, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and win
  strategies for the public sector
  • Strategy Development: Develop and implement bid strategies that align with company
  goals and maximize win rates for Public Sector and Frameworks
  • Collaboration: Work closely with sales, product, and technical teams to gather necessary
  information and ensure proposals are accurate and compelling.
  • Compliance: Ensure all bids comply with client requirements and public sector
  regulations.
  • Content Creation: Write, edit, and review proposal content, tailoring it to the specific
  needs and priorities of each client.
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Engage with key stakeholders, including clients, partners,
  and internal teams, to gather insights and feedback. Partner with functional leadership
  from across OneAdvanced to support delivery of best in class bid management for public
  sector and social value
  • Continuous Improvement: Analyse bid outcomes and feedback to continuously
  improve the bid process and proposal quality

What You Will Have

• Experience: Significant experience in bid management within the SaaS industry and
  public sector.
  • Skills: Strong project management, writing, and communication skills. Ability to manage
  multiple bids simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.
  • Knowledge: In-depth understanding of public sector procurement processes and
  regulations.
  • Education: Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field. APMP
  certification is a plus.
  • Attributes: Detail-oriented, proactive, and able to work independently and as part of a
  team

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 - 25 days of annual leave, plus public holidays and the ability to buy additional days
• Employee Assistance Programme - Free advice, support, and confidential counselling available 24/7 through Care First
• Endometriosis Friendly Employer - We are proud to confirm our commitment to developing an environment and culture that allows those with endometriosis to thrive in the workplace

Personal Growth - Regardless of where you are at in your career, we're committed to enabling your growth personally and professionally

• Development Programmes - From Future Managers to Leadership Training, our development programmes help you get where you need to go
• Performance Bonus - Our Group-wide bonus scheme enables you to reap the rewards of your success

Financial wellbeing - We understand as well as your mental wellbeing, your financial wellbeing is really important

• Pension Scheme - Our plan with Scottish Widows offers 5% matched contribution by the company
• Income protection insurance - Providing you with support and assistance when you need it most
• Discounted Parking - We have partnered with QPark to provide an exclusive discounted rate for OneAdvanced employee's when purchasing a digital season tickets

Recognition - Highlighting and rewarding the great work our people do

• Performance & Talent - Our own technology platform that allows you to get real-time feedback, conversations and goals to help you become your best self

Making a Difference - we provide opportunities to help our people make a difference to the causes they care about

• MatchIt! - Fundraise for a cause close to your heart and Advanced will match part of the funding
• Volunteering Time - Our volunteering leave scheme allows you to use your time to help those who need it
• Pennies from Heaven - donate the pennies from your pay check to help make a difference without lifting a finger

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.

To learn more about working at OneAdvanced please click here