Senior Bid Manager

Methods; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Autonomy for skill development

25 days off per year

Private Medical Insurance

Job summary

A leading IT consultancy in the UK is seeking a Senior Bid Manager to oversee bids of varying complexity. You will manage the entire bid process, work with internal teams, and ensure high-quality responses to tender opportunities. Ideal candidates will have a proven track record in bids, strong organizational and stakeholder management skills, and proficiency in MS Office. The role also requires an understanding of procurement rules and will involve a process for Security Clearance.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in managing and winning bids.
• Ability to manage a varied workload effectively.
• Strong skills in stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of bids from planning to submission.
• Collaborate with teams to deliver high-quality responses.
• Support the creation of pitches with marketing teams.

Skills

Managing and winning bids

Stakeholder management

Organizational skills

MS Office proficiency

Job description

Methods is a £100M+ IT Services Consultancy who has partnered with a range of central government departments and agencies to transform the way the public sector operates in the UK. Established over 30 years ago and UK-based, we apply our skills in transformation, delivery, and collaboration from across the Methods Group, to create end-to-end business and technical solutions that are people‑centred, safe, and designed for the future.

Our human touch sets us apart from other consultancies, system integrators and software houses – with people, technology, and data at the heart of who we are, we believe in creating value and sustainability through everything we do for our clients, staff, communities, and the planet.

We support our clients in the success of their projects while working collaboratively to share skill sets and solve problems. At Methods we have fun while working hard; we are not afraid of making mistakes and learning from them.

Predominantly focused on the public‑sector, Methods is now building a significant private‑sector client portfolio.

Methods was acquired by the Alten Group in early 2022.

The Role

As Senior Bid Manager, you will take ownership of bids of varying size, complexity, and value, working closely with Directors, Sales, SMEs, and external partners. You will play a key role in responding to tender opportunities through existing frameworks and open competitions, helping Methods win exciting 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)

Security Clearance

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 the government website Gov.UK. If you are unable to meet this and any associated criteria, then your employment may be delayed, or rejected. Details of this will be discussed with you at interview.

Benefits

Methods is passionate about its people; we want our colleagues to develop the things they are good at and enjoy.

By joining us you can expect

• 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

Additional benefits

• 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 as well as commitment to charitable causes
• Time off 25 days a year
• Pension Salary Exchange Scheme with 4% employer contribution and 5% employee contribution
• Life Assurance of 4 times base salary
• Private Medical Insurance which is non‑contributory (spouse and dependants included)
• Worldwide Travel Insurance which is non‑contributory (spouse and dependants included)