Bid Management Associate

Graduate Bid Management Assistant

Competitive + Bonus + Benefits

Manchester, UK

Permanent full time

We are excited to offer an internal opportunity for the role of Bid Management Associate (Level 2), where you’ll play a vital part in supporting our bid team and driving success in the bidding process at IRIS Software Group. This is your chance to join a collaborative, close-knit team and make a real impact while enhancing your knowledge of formal procurement procedures.

As a Bid Management Associate, you'll be instrumental in identifying new bid opportunities, assisting with bid responses, and managing bid portals. You’ll also be responsible for optimising our RFP response tool and educating the wider business on best practices in bid management to ensure efficiency, consistency, and alignment across the team.

What Will You Be Doing?

In this role, you will:

• Identify, track, and communicate potential bid opportunities to the team.

• Manage the bid team’s inbox and ensure smooth communication within the team.

• Tailor templates and documents to meet specific customer requirements.

• Collaborate with key stakeholders across sales, legal, product, and professional services to gather the necessary bid input.

• Keep the bid content library updated with new materials from recent bids.

• Manage and enhance the RFP response tool software to ensure it performs optimally.

• Provide training and guidance to the wider business on bid management processes and best practices.

What Are We Looking For?

We’d love to hear from you if you have:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel).

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong organisational and project management abilities.

• A keen eye for detail and strong analytical thinking.

• Ability to work collaboratively and meet demanding deadlines.

• Flexibility to multitask and prioritise effectively under pressure.

• A self-motivated approach, with a commitment to delivering high-quality service to both internal and external stakeholders.

• A positive attitude, whether working independently or as part of a team.

• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to communicate concisely.

• Demonstrated ability to thrive under tight deadlines and deliver outstanding results.

Why Apply?

• A fantastic opportunity to gain a comprehensive understanding of the entire bid process and procurement procedures.

• A key role within a highly skilled team, offering the chance to develop and refine your skills in bid management.

• Contribute to the continued success of IRIS and make a tangible impact within the business.

• Internal career progression opportunities and a chance to grow your expertise in a dynamic environment.

This is an exciting opportunity for anyone looking to advance their career at IRIS. If you’re ready to take the next step and join a driven team, apply now! We encourage you to apply early due to the expected high level of interest.

We look forward to hearing from you