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Bid Manager
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Bid Manager – Opencast
Ready for a new challenge? Are you looking for work that makes a difference? Do you want to work with people who learn and grow together? If so, Opencast could be the place for you. We’re a growing tech consultancy that creates user-centred solutions with purpose for our clients in government and business.
The Role
We’re looking for a Bid Manager to join the Opencast Bid Team. The ideal candidate will have experience managing proposals across the procurement lifecycle, from EOI/RFI through to ITT. Opencast works with both public sector and private sector clients, so an understanding of Government frameworks and/or private sector procurement will be helpful.
The role will involve:
- Planning and co-ordinating the end-to-end delivery of proposal responses of varying size, complexity, and value.
- Collaborating with colleagues across the wider Opencast team and partner organisations to manage, prepare, format, and submit winning proposals.
- Leading key bid activities throughout the proposal lifecycle, including:
- Kick-off meetings
- Storyboarding sessions
- Content reviews
- Sign-off processes
- Bid retrospectives
- Working closely with a diverse range of stakeholders and subject matter experts, and leading activities across the entire bidding lifecycle.
- Engaging in presentations and continuous improvement activities, including leading process improvements.
Essential Experience
We’ll want you to demonstrate bid management experience, with strong:
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Communication skills
- Understanding of the procurement lifecycle
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You don’t need to have the exact job title of Bid Manager before—applicants with core skills are encouraged.
Key traits to show in your CV and interview:
- Worked within a busy bid team across public and/or private sectors.
- Led key sessions like:
- Bid kick-offs
- Storyboarding
- Quality gate reviews
- Retrospectives
- Developed bid templates, trackers, and storyboards to support structured responses.
- Managed relationships within the bid team and across the organisation.
- Successfully organised and delivered bids within tight timescales.
Essential Core Skills to Excel in This Role
To demonstrate in your interview:
- Develop bid strategies based on client requirements.
- Review and analyse client documents to identify key requirements and deliverables.
- Gather and submit clarification questions, keeping the team updated.
- Review, provide feedback on, and format bid responses effectively.
- Coordinate multiple priorities in parallel, balancing organisation and attention to detail.
- Coach bid teams on best practices, ensuring quality.
- Show strong written and verbal communication skills, with leadership and collaboration abilities.
In interviews, expect to:
- Explain your approach to bid management.
- Describe how you deliver successful proposals.
- Detail your approach to stakeholder engagement.
Note: If shortlisted, you’ll meet colleagues you’ll work with outside the bid team for additional insight.
Desirable Experience
- Experience with Public Sector Frameworks like:
- DOS
- G-Cloud
- DSP
- Experience responding to proposed commercial scenarios and preparing rate cards.
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Salary
£50,000–£65,000
What We Offer
A competitive package including:
- 7% employer pension contribution
- Share options
- Discretionary bonus
- 25 days’ holiday plus 3 annual “life happens” days for unexpected events
- Wellbeing support
- Ongoing professional development opportunities
- Volunteering support
- A genuinely supportive team.
Where You’ll Work
Your role will involve multiple locations, including:
- HQ/hub offices
- Client sites
- Home working flexibility
Note: Travel across the UK is part of the role, based on client needs and your team’s demands.
We Include You
Opencast welcomes candidates from all backgrounds, encouraging diversity of identity, attribute, thinking styles, and experience. Our belief is that a diverse team better reflects the purpose and impact of the solutions we deliver—helping create a fairer society.
Interview Process
Job interviews take place via Microsoft Teams. We’ll adjust the process to meet any access needs.
Want to Know More?
Visit our website or email careers@opencastsoftware.com.
Note: We’re not working with recruitment agencies for this role. Apply directly.
AI Note: Opencast uses AI tools to assist (e.g., reviewing applications, analysing CVs, identifying inconsistencies), but all hiring decisions remain with humans. For data processing concerns: Contact us via careers@opencastsoftware.com.
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