Senior Bid Manager

Version 1 has celebrated over 29 years in Technology Services and continues to be trusted by global brands to deliver solutions that drive customer success. Our expertise enables our customers to navigate the rapidly changing Digital-First world we live in. We foster strong partnerships with leading technology giants including Microsoft, AWS, Oracle, Red Hat, OutSystems, and Snowflake, ensuring that our customers are provided with the highest quality solutions and services.

Our bid function is central to how we grow, and we're looking for a Senior Bid Manager who already knows what great looks like. You'll join a team of experienced bid professionals working on complex, high-value technology pursuits across the UK and Irish Public Sector — covering managed services, cloud transformation, digital advisory, and application development.

This is a role with genuine ownership and meaningful variety. You'll work alongside people who care about the craft of bidding and take real pride in the quality of what they produce.

Version 1 is actively integrating AI into how we work, and this role is no exception — we expect our bid professionals to use these tools thoughtfully, with quality and accuracy remaining the standard.

We’re an award-winning employer reflecting how our employees are at the very heart of Version 1 and what we do:

• UK & Ireland's premier AWS, Microsoft & Oracle partner
• 3700+ strong, £400m revenue business
• 10+ years as a Great Place to Work in Ireland & UK
• Best Workplace for Women in the UK & Ireland by GPTW
• Best Workplace for Wellbeing in the UK by GPTW

We’re a core values driven company, we hire people who share our values, and we reward those who display and foster them, it’s deeply embedded within our DNA. Invest in us and we’ll invest in you!

Job Description

Bid Lifecycle Management

▶ Own bids end-to-end from RFI/PQQ through to submission and presentation

▶ Manage virtual bid teams across Sales, Technical, Commercial, and Delivery

▶ Produce and maintain bid briefs ensuring win strategy drives all content

▶ Facilitate strategy, and review sessions with senior stakeholders

▶ Ensure governance, approvals, and timescales are met at every stage

Bid Quality & Content

▶ Lead the development of high-quality, client-focused bid content, directing and coaching subject-matter experts to articulate clear, persuasive responses

▶ Drive editorial quality and assurance, challenging and refining all contributions to ensure clarity, compliance, consistency and a strong narrative flow

▶ Define and drive compelling win themes, embedding them consistently across the full submission and evidencing clear differentiation

▶ Prepare case studies, CVs, and supporting documentation to a high standard

Continuous Improvement

▶ Lead post-bid reviews and maintain a structured bid knowledge library

▶ Identify process improvements and champion bid best practice across the team

▶ Coach and develop junior team members, raising overall team capability

Qualifications

Essential

▶ Proven track record managing complex, high-value bids end-to-end

▶ Demonstrable success winning UK or Irish Public Sector technology bids

▶ Exceptional written communication with meticulous attention to detail

▶ Ability to manage multiple bids simultaneously against tight deadlines

▶ Strong influencing and stakeholder management skills at all levels

▶ Sound commercial acumen and strong financial literacy

▶ Confident facilitator of bid strategy and review sessions

▶ Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Word and PowerPoint

Desirable

▶ Background in IT services or technology solutions bidding

▶ APMP Foundation or equivalent bid and proposal qualification

▶ Experience with tender portals, document management, or CRM platforms

Additional Information

Why join Version 1?

• Share in our Success:  Excellent base salary plus bonus & an opportunity to join our new V1 Equity success scheme

• Inclusive Culture : We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

• Professional Growth : We offer peer mentorship programs and career development opportunities to help you reach your full potential. 

• Work-Life Balance : We understand the importance of work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements. 

• Supportive Community : Join a team that values collaboration, respect, and mutual support. 

At Version 1, we believe in providing our employees with a comprehensive benefits package that prioritises their well-being, professional growth, and financial stability.

We also offer a range of tech-related benefits, including an innovative Tech Scheme to help keep our team members up-to-date with the latest technology.

We prioritise the health and safety of our employees, providing private medical and life insurance coverage, as well as free eye tests and contributions towards glasses. Our team members can also stay ahead of the curve with incentivised certifications and accreditations, including AWS, Microsoft, Oracle, and Red Hat.

Our employee-designed Profit Share scheme divides a portion of our company's profits each quarter amongst employees. We are dedicated to helping our employees reach their full potential, offering Pathways Career Development Quarterly, a programme designed to support professional growth.

PLUS, many more exciting benefits… drop us a note to find out more.

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