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Position OverviewWe are looking for a Senior Bid Manager to join our Sales & Marketing division. In this role you will be supporting our Professional Services business.In this role, you will have the opportunity to lead complex, high-value bids. It is an individual contributor role that will be important in winning critical bids and supporting bid excellence.Salary & BenefitsThe budgeted salary for this role is between £60,000 to £68,000 a year, depending on experience.Click here for the list of benefits.Hybrid workingWe recognise the benefits that remote and flexible working brings.We operate a hybrid working policy that allows our employees to balance time in the office and time from home. Each team within our organisation can decide how to implement this policy. If you have any questions after applying, please reach out to our recruitment team.ResponsibilitiesSome of your day-to-day responsibilities will include:Leading complex or high-profile bids (typically £3M+), ensuring best-in-class submissionsOwning the end-to-end bid strategy including win themes, value propositions and competitive positioningGuiding sellers and wider bid team on compelling executive summaries and strategic narratives that differentiate Advania's propositionTranslating sophisticated IT infrastructure, cloud, security, and managed services capabilities into client-focused proposalsOverseeing and ensuring quality of all bid outputs, and leading bid reviews (including post-bid win/loss reviews)Mentoring and supporting less experienced Bid Managers through coaching and guidanceRepresenting the bid function in cross-functional strategic initiativesQualifications & ExperienceThe right candidate for this role will have:Experience within a professional services business - essentialDemonstrable bid management experience with a proven track record of leading complex bids in IT Services, MSP, or system integratorsProven success in winning competitive tenders for enterprise accountsExperience with major clients across public sector (central/local government, NHS, education) and commercial sectorsA track record of winning bids in excess of £5M total contract valueGood understanding of Microsoft ecosystem (Azure, M365, Dynamics, Power Platform, Security)Grasp of IT infrastructure, cloud services, managed services, cybersecurity, and digital workplace solutionsKnowledge of public sector procurement regulations (Procurement Act 2023, Social Value)Ideally experience and knowledge of public sector frameworks (CCS, CPC, YPO)About UsWe are the tech company with people at heart.At Advania, we believe in empowering people to create sustainable value through the clever use of technology. As one of Microsoft's leading partners in the UK, specialising in Azure, Security, Dynamics 365, and Microsoft 365, we have a proven track record of success in delivering transformational IT services.Our Selection ProcessWe are committed to ensuring an equitable experience for all candidates, regardless of race, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, citizenship, marital, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis as protected by applicable law.Please do let us know if you’ll need any reasonable adjustments as part of the selection process by highlighting these on your application form.As part of our commitment to our clients we will need to carry out background checks, including a criminal record check, for all offers of employment. If you have any unspent criminal convictions or questions about the screening process, please notify your recruiter once the application has been submitted.We are the tech company with people at heart.Tech is created for people. Our services impact every part of life. We are passionate about understanding your issues, your business, your needs. Our business is built around understanding people, and our employees are empowered to act on this understanding every day.