About the job
Methods is a leading IT Services Consultancy with a revenue exceeding £100M, dedicated to transforming the public sector in the UK through innovative solutions. With over 30 years of expertise, our UK-based firm collaborates with various central government departments and agencies to enhance operational efficiency. We pride ourselves on our unique human-centric approach, ensuring that people, technology, and data are at the core of our mission. We strive to create sustainable value for our clients, employees, and communities.
At Methods, we foster a collaborative environment where our team enjoys the challenges of their work while learning from experiences. As we expand our footprint in the private sector, we remain committed to supporting our clients' success through teamwork and shared knowledge.
Following our acquisition by the Alten Group in early 2022, we are now looking for a dynamic and results-oriented individual to join our Bid Team. This pivotal role will enhance our bidding capacity and drive our business growth.
The successful candidate will engage in bids of diverse sizes and complexities across a wide array of services, necessitating a flexible approach.
The Role:
As a Senior Bid Manager, you will oversee bids from inception to completion, collaborating closely with Directors, Sales, Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), and external partners. Your contributions will be crucial in responding to tender opportunities through established frameworks and open competitions, enabling Methods to secure impactful projects.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage bids comprehensively: planning, initiating, clarifying client expectations, drafting, reviewing, signing off, and submitting proposals.
- Work collaboratively with internal teams and external partners to produce high-quality bid responses.
- Ensure bid responses meet client requirements and evaluation criteria through rigorous quality assurance.
- Assist in creating compelling pitches alongside marketing and delivery teams.
- Conduct internal bid debriefs and provide support to fellow Bid Managers as necessary.
- Contribute to the ongoing development of Methods' bid repository and supporting materials.
Team Development:
- Mentor junior team members through coaching, job shadowing, and skill enhancement initiatives.
- Act as a role model, guiding team members in achieving their professional goals.

