Manager jobs in United Kingdom

Akkodis is a global leader in engineering, technology, and R&D, harnessing the power of connected data to drive digital transformation and innovation for a smarter, more sustainable future. As part of the Adecco Group, Akkodis employs over 50,000 engineers and digital specialists across 30 countries in North America, EMEA, and APAC. Our teams bring extensive cross-sector knowledge in critical technology areas such as mobility, software services, robotics, simulations, cybersecurity, AI, and data analytics, enabling clients to tackle complex challenges in today’s rapidly evolving markets.

With a comprehensive solution portfolio across four service lines—Consulting, Solutions, Talents, and Academy—Akkodis supports clients from concept through to full-scale deployment and optimisation. Our diverse offerings help organisations rethink product development, accelerate productivity, reduce time-to-market, and prepare for the future. At Akkodis, you’ll join a dynamic environment that values continuous learning and global collaboration, where you can make a meaningful impact through innovative projects that shape the future of technology.

The Bids & Offers Officer is responsible for supporting pre-sales activities, from coordinating bid activities by following a clear bid process and procedure, to articulating solutions through clear visual presentations. Operating from the UK London, Bristol or Stevenage Offices, this role reports to the Bids & Offers Manager to support the UK & Ireland team across major business units, including Public Sector, Automotive, Aerospace, and Defence. A particular focus for the role will be engagement in emerging Digital markets.

The Bids & Offers Officer will play a critical role in supporting business growth by supporting the bid process across all stages of the bid lifecycle, including RFI, PQQ, RFP, ITT, and presentations. They will have a particular focus in drafting bids that specialise in the Digital arena across Public and Private sectors.

They will collaborate closely with the Bids & Offers Manager and technical teams to create high-quality bid responses that meet client requirements and specifications while ensuring clarity and visual appeal. The role also involves building strong relationships with global counterparts to develop and maintain a robust portfolio of reusable offers and presentations, enhancing efficiency and consistency.

The successful candidate will work within a practice-led organisation, supported by a structured team of technical practice managers across IT & Digital, Software, Systems, and Hardware domains.

• Work directly with the Bids & Offers Manager to ensure current and future opportunities are communicated with the appropriate stakeholders.
• Support the Bids & Offers Manager as the pre-sales and bid process point of contact for the business management team across all UK business industries, including Public Sector, Automotive, Aerospace, and Defence.
• Create the bid team and drive the governance meeting from bid qualification to submission.
• Coordinate the creation of written bid responses aligned with client requirements and specifications across the full bid lifecycle, including RFI, PQQ, RFP, ITT, and presentations.
• Work closely with technical teams, including IT & Digital, Software, Systems, and Hardware specialists, to gather and articulate technical solutions that address client needs and align with business objectives.
• Collaborate with practice managers to ensure bids are underpinned by subject matter expertise, leveraging the latest innovations and best practices across domains.
• Liaise between technical teams and business development, translating complex technical solutions into clear, client-focused proposals and presentations.
• Provide guidance to practice managers on bid strategy and content creation, ensuring alignment with the client’s goals and requirements.
• Assist in building and maintaining a repository of reusable bid content, templates, and visual assets by working with global counterparts, ensuring high-quality and efficient response development.
• Assist in tracking and reporting on all opportunities within the pre-sales pipeline to ensure visibility of progress, resource needs, and deadlines.
• Produce visually engaging and professional presentations and offers that effectively communicate technical and business solutions to clients.
• Support collaboration between cross-functional teams to identify and address potential risks, gaps, or challenges within the bid process.
• Regularly engage with stakeholders across business units to gather insights and feedback that enhance future bid submissions and strategy.
• Deputise for the Bids & Offers Manager as required by tasking.

• Demonstrable 3 years minimum experience writing bids across various sectors, with a focus on Digital technology.
• Proven track record of delivering high‑quality bid responses throughout the full bid lifecycle.
• 3 years’ experience working across Public and Private sector frameworks and contracting mechanisms.
• Experience in IT & Digital solutions.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in creating clear and visually appealing presentations.
• Strong organisational and project management abilities.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with technical teams and stakeholders.
• Familiarity with bid management tools and software.

• Bachelor's degree in a related field (preferably digital) or equivalent professional experience.