Bid Administrator

Imagine yourself in a role where your professional growth and creativity are championed every step of the way. Opus is the UK's largest independent Managed Service Providers, recently ranked as "World class" by the Best Companies to work for awards.

Be a key player in our Bid team

The position involves supporting the Bid Director by searching for new opportunities, coordinating the responses, editing and proofreading content. The Bid Administrator will also support work closely with both the sales and the technical teams to coordinate responses to SQs, PQQs, RFIs and RFQs.

Additionally, you will be responsible for:

• Supporting the Bid Director in planning bid schedules, deliverables, and key milestones
• Maintaining and updating CRM, the bid tracker, bid library, and proposal templates
• Undertaking portal research to produce and maintain a repository of potential Public Sector prospects whose current contracts are due for renewal
• Providing the Bid Director with weekly / monthly / quarterly reports on time, providing updates on agreed personal KPIs
• Collating, formatting, and proofreading written content (technical, commercial, and corporate)
• Assisting in developing standard responses and reusable content for future bids
• Maintaining version control and consistency across all bid documentation
• Building strong working relationships with the Sales team

Salary £32-£35k DOE

Hybrid working for a good work/life balance – 1-2 days in the Reigate office

The talents we are excited to see

You will have the following experience/skills:

• 1-3 yrs in Telecoms, IT, technology, or professional services sector
• Previous experience within a tender administrator / bid / proposals coordinator or similar role would be a plus.
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organisational and time-management skills
• Competent with Microsoft office packages
• Familiarity with proposal automation platforms (e.g., Qvidian, Loopio, RFPIO)
• Committed to continual education by attending workshops, events, certification courses, and professional publications
• Attention to detail, quality, and compliance

Future Skills Profile:

The successful candidate will work towards developing the following skills in the role:

• Ability to succeed with different personality types
• Analytical thinking and ability to understand complex client requirements
• The ability to tailor responses to client needs
• Ability to create high-quality documentation and presentations
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines

Future Qualifications:

There is the opportunity for the candidate to work towards attaining the following qualification:

• APMP Foundation (Association of Proposal Management Professionals) certification

Your exclusive benefits

• A comprehensive Private Healthcare and Cash Plan
• Pension and life insurance
• Entry to the £3,000 quarterly Dreamball draw
• Personalised training and development pathways
• Regular fully funded companywide events
• Monthly 'outstanding performer' accolades
• Enriching paid volunteering days
• A rewarding Refer a friend scheme (£1,000)
• The flexibility to adjust your holiday allowance (25 days pa)
• Complimentary daily breakfasts in the office

Where your values align with ours

Work together to win together

Be brave and think differently

Own it and never give up

Strive to be the best

Stay curious and keep learning

Meet Opus

Established in 1992, we are different to the rest, priding ourselves on being a customer-driven and service-led technology provider. Our focus is delivering tailored technology with purpose and building long-term partnerships with our clients.

In 2023, we launched the next phase of our ambitious growth strategy with the goal of doubling our turnover by 2026. We're on track to meet this target, and we're seeking top talent like you to join us on this exciting journey.

By joining Opus, you embark on an exhilarating journey filled with impactful projects and continuous professional development, empowering you to expand your expertise and leave a significant mark on businesses nationally.

If you're ready to be part of a dynamic team and help us reach new heights, we'd love to hear from you.