Bid Coordinator

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.

Methods is seeking a proactive, results driven individual to join our Bid Team. This role will be instrumental in increasing our bidding capacity and supporting business growth.

The Bid Coordinator ensures that Methods delivers high-quality bids and ultimately wins new contracts. If you want to join a high-performing team driven by excellence and growth, then you should apply for this role.

Role Description:

• Coordinate bid actions and stakeholders.
• Provide critical and creative inputs to the value proposition.
• Support the bid team in creating the winning offer.
• Guarantees the high quality of the offer delivered in line with Method's standards.
• Support the team to identify key messages and differentiators for the bid and develop the bid response.
• Become a bid process specialist for Methods.
• Train and coach, the bid stakeholders on the bid process.
• Monitor and improve bid performance.
• Identify and deploy the best/innovative ways of working to improve the company's approach to proposals.

Network:

• Direct report to the Head of Bids for Methods in the UK.
• Join an international strategic business development team.
• Coordinate across business units and corporate functions.

• Experience with public sector frameworks and digital environments.
• Strong attention to detail: Excellent English; writing and numerical skills.
• Excellent presentation skills and facilitating presentation rehearsals.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills and the ability to deal effectively and appropriately with staff at all levels within the company.
• Commercial, bids, tender, business development, marketing background.
• Ability to persuade, influence and challenge in a constructive manner and identify appropriate solutions.
• Ability to translate the firm's service offering into key benefits for a client.
• Must be able to "think outside the box" so that new opportunities can be exploited.
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office (Word; Excel; PowerPoint) is essential.
• Salesforce experience (training provided).

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.

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.
  

As well as this, we offer:

• 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.
• Discretionary Company Bonus based on company and individual performance.
• 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).