Bid Manager

Would you like to be part of a team that enables business growth?

Do you enjoy working as part of an enthusiastic, passionate, and collaborative team?

Join our Bid Centre Team

This is an exciting opportunity to join Softcat's high-performing Bid Centre. We are responsible for producing tailored propositions targeted at Softcat's customers and prospects. The Bid Centre supports our sales teams with large volumes of professional, differentiated, and compellingly written content.

Success. The Softcat Way.

It's an exciting time to be at Softcat, one of the UK's most successful technology solutions businesses. We help customers succeed with technology by putting our employees first. We've reached the £1 billion+ revenue milestone, opened our first office outside the UK, and received multiple industry awards. We have ambitious plans for the future. If you share our drive and ambition, get ready to achieve more in your career.

Taking ownership of our Bid Process

The individual will be responsible for collating relevant information, assisting with the production of tender documents, and managing resources to meet submission and specification requirements. This is a 12-month FTC covering maternity leave.

As a Bid Manager, you'll be responsible for:

1. Formulating and creating quality and compelling bid and tender responses
2. Ensuring all proposals align with Softcat's guidelines and bid management standards
3. Coordinating multiple proposals/bids and working with various internal stakeholders
4. Tracking and reporting on tender outcomes
5. Collaborating with the Bid Centre on team projects and continually enriching the bid library for wider company use

We'd love you to have

1. Previous experience managing bids within the technology sector is desirable
2. Experience managing bids according to best practices and understanding key areas of Bid Management
3. The ability to work independently and build rapport quickly with internal and external stakeholders

Work in a way that works for you

We recognize that everyone is different, and the way people work best varies. In this role, we offer flexible working patterns:

1. Hybrid working - 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home
2. Flexible hours - start and finish times can be adjusted
3. Flexibility around school drop-offs and pick-ups

Working with us

Wherever you work, we want you to experience the freedom and autonomy to realize your potential. You will be supported by a team that celebrates individuality, encourages diverse perspectives, and embraces all backgrounds.

To become part of our success story, please apply now.

If you have a disability or neurodiversity, we can provide support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process or for any mitigating circumstances you wish us to consider. Any information shared will be treated confidentially.

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Locations include: Birmingham, Bristol, Leeds, Manchester, Marlow, Newcastle.

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We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, with opportunities to grow and achieve great things. Our benefits include:

Pension Share incentive plan Life Assurance Holiday

Two extra days off on your birthday and at Christmas.

Trips

Opportunities to qualify for director-hosted lunches and incentive trips worldwide.

Vouchers

Technology vouchers, activity passes, restaurant discounts.

Partner/family Benefits

Option to include your partner/family in benefits.

Perklife Portal

Access to our perks and flexible benefits portal.

Maternity, Paternity, and Adoption Support

Additional leave days around special occasions.