Entry Level Roles

IRIS Software Group; Manchester; Presencial; GBP 30.000 - 40.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da vaga

IRIS Software Group is seeking a diligent Bid Management Associate in Manchester to support formal bid responses from identification through to RFP systems. You will work with sales, pre-sales, legal, and product teams to gather inputs within tight deadlines.

This role offers exposure to the full bid process, enabling you to develop commercial bid-management skills and contribute to high-quality customer responses in a collaborative environment.

Qualificações

• No formal qualification required for this role.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisation and ability to manage multiple deadlines.

Responsabilidades

• Identify bid opportunities and communicate them to the team.
• Manage bid-team inbox, portal messages, clarifications and requests.
• Customise templates to align with customer criteria; assist proofreading.
• Coordinate input from sales, legal, product and services within deadlines.
• Maintain bid content library with refreshed information from bids.
• Maintain and optimise the RFP tool and company information.

Conhecimentos

Communication

Organisation

Project management

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Ferramentas

Microsoft Word

Outlook

PowerPoint

Excel

Descrição da vaga

About IRIS

IRIS Software Group is one of the UK's largest privately held software companies, trusted by 100,000+ businesses, schools and accountancy firms to keep their operations running. Our software pays 1 in 6 UK employees, supports over 12,000 schools, and is relied on by 91 of the top 100 UK accountancy firms.

We're a Great Place to Work® certified employer, recognised for our commitment to well-being, inclusion and development - and we're growing fast.

If you're a highly organised communicator who enjoys bringing people, information and deadlines together, this is an opportunity to build broad bid-management experience at IRIS Software Group. As Bid Management Associate, you will support formal bid responses from opportunity identification through to content, portals and RFP systems.

Why This Role Matters

The Bid Management Associate is a key contributor to smooth bid operations and high-quality outcomes. You will help identify and document new opportunities, support ongoing bid responses, manage bid portals and maintain the RFP response tool. You will also help the wider business follow consistent, efficient bid-management processes and best practice.

About The Team You'll Join

You will be part of a tight-knit Bid Management team that collectively champions best practice and quality in formal bid responses. The work is highly collaborative, bringing together colleagues across sales, pre-sales, legal, product and professional services to gather the right input within required timeframes.

What You'll Be Doing

• Identify, monitor and communicate potential bid opportunities to the team.
• Manage the bid team's inbox, including bid-support requests, portal messages, clarifications, demonstration requests, follow-ups and new opportunities from customers.
• Customise templates and documents to align with customer criteria, and support Bid Managers with proofreading and formatting.
• Coordinate bid input from sales, pre-sales, legal, product and professional services within specified timeframes.
• Maintain and update the bid content library with new, refreshed and expanded content from recent bids.
• Maintain and optimise the RFP response tool, its company information and user accounts.
• Support portal management and educate the wider business on Bid Management processes and best practice.

What We’re Looking For

You do not need a listed formal qualification for this role. What matters in the approved role profile is strong organisation, communication and attention to detail, together with confidence using Microsoft Office.

• High competence with Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and Excel.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Exceptional organisation and project-management ability, with sharp attention to detail and analytical thinking.
• The ability to multitask, prioritise and deliver quality work under pressure and challenging deadlines.
• A self-motivated, adaptable approach and the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Effective problem-solving and clear, concise communication.

Why Join Us?

IRIS Software Group provides mission-critical software and services to organisations across accountancy, education and business. In this role, you will gain exposure to the full bid process and formal procurement while working with stakeholders across multiple business functions. It is a practical opportunity to build commercial knowledge, strengthen bid-management capability and contribute directly to high-quality customer responses.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Impact: Your work will influence millions globally.
• Growth: Continuous learning and career development opportunities.
• Belonging: A culture that celebrates diversity and empowers every individual.

What To Expect From Our Hiring Process

Our process is designed to be fair, transparent and straightforward. Stages vary depending on the role - more senior positions may involve additional steps, and some areas include role-specific assessments such as a technical test or case study - but typically you can expect:

• Application review - we assess your experience and potential
• Initial call - a short conversation to learn about you and share more about the role
• Skills assessment - tailored to the position, e.g. case study, coding challenge or portfolio review
• Final interview - meet the team and explore how you'll make an IMPACT at IRIS

We'll always walk you through the specific stages at the start of the process so you can prepare with confidence.

If you need any adjustments or accommodations during the process, let us know, we're committed to making this experience accessible for everyone.