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Who you’ll be joiningWe’re problem solvers at heart. Sometimes the answer is technology, sometimes it is strategy, and sometimes it is a strong cup of tea and a bit of thoughtful conversation. Whatever it takes, we work it out with our clients.We’re an IT consultancy that helps organisations get the best out of their technology. That means keeping them secure and keeping the bad guys out, making sure everything works and is easy to use, and doing smart things with data and software to give their business an edge. It is important work, and we care about doing it well and for the right reasons.Life at Waterstons is friendly, flexible and built on trust. We hire people who are curious, thoughtful and good at getting to the heart of a problem. You get support, trust and room to grow in a place that still feels human. The unlimited holidays and private healthcare are a nice touch, although most people stay because it feels like the right place to do good work with good people.What You’ll Be DoingWe’re looking for an Assistant Bid Manager to join our growing Business Development team. You’ll support the Bid Manager and Bid Lead with sourcing and responding to tenders, producing high-quality proposals, and managing small to medium-sized bids end-to-end. It’s a role where you’ll learn quickly, develop your bid management skills, and play a key part in helping us win new business.Your Day-to-DayMonitor and manage incoming bid opportunities, profiling them for timely reviewSupport the production of bids and proposals, creating or sourcing content from across the businessManage bid submissions for small to medium-sized opportunities through the full sales lifecycleCoordinate stakeholders across Business Development, technical, delivery, and commercial teamsKeep our bid library and tools up to date, and contribute to continuous improvementWhat we're looking forIf some (or most) of the following sound like you, we'd love to hear from you:Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detailA genuine interest in bids, proposals, and the commercial worldStrong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to work to tight deadlinesTeam-player mindset with great relationship-building skillsGood IT skills across Word, Excel, and PowerPointNice to haveA degree in IT, business, or another relevant subject (or equivalent experience)Experience with procurement portals, PQQs, or Selection QuestionnairesFamiliarity with public sector or commercial routes to marketHow We Take Care of YouAs well as offering a competitive salary, we have an attractive benefits package including:A healthy work life balance with flexible and agile working being the normUnlimited holiday allowanceEV car scheme (salary sacrifice)Room to grow with supported development opportunities and sponsored trainingEnhanced family policiesIf you ever need it, company sick pay and life assuranceSupported wellbeing with regular initiatives, an employee assistance programme and private medical insuranceFlexible benefits such as a dental scheme, eye care support, season ticket loan and cycle to workWe require a security check to be carried out on all colleagues due to the nature of some of our clients’ industries.Waterstons is committed to creating and an inclusive, understanding, and flexible place to work. We value diversity, equality and inclusion and encourage everyone to 'bring their whole selves' to work. We believe that a company that works to truly embrace and value diversity, create an environment where everyone from any background can do their best work, and feel valued and appreciated is a better company to work for.Privacy StatementWaterstons are gathering the data in this application for the purpose of recruitment and to ensure we can contact you regarding this application. For information about what we do with your personal data see our Privacy Notice.