Methods is a £100M+ IT Services Consultancy who has partnered with a range of central government departments and agencies to transform the way the public sector operates in the UK. Established over 30 years ago and UK-based, we apply our skills in transformation, delivery, and collaboration from across the Methods Group, to create end-to-end business and technical solutions that are people-centred, safe, and designed for the future.
Our human touch sets us apart from other consultancies, system integrators and software houses - with people, technology, and data at the heart of who we are, we believe in creating value and sustainability through everything we do for our clients, staff, communities, and the planet.
We support our clients in the success of their projects while working collaboratively to share skill sets and solve problems. At Methods we have fun while working hard; we are not afraid of making mistakes and learning from them.
Predominantly focused on the public-sector, Methods is now building a significant private sector client portfolio.
Methods was acquired by the Alten Group in early 2022.
Methods is seeking a proactive, results driven individual to join our Bid Team. This role will be instrumental in increasing our bidding capacity and supporting business growth.
The successful postholder will have the opportunity to work on bids of varying size, complexity and value, which focus on a broad range of services, so a flexible approach is key.
The role will also involve working with Methods’ Business Managers, Directors, Salespeople, SMEs and external partners in responding to tender opportunities published through existing procurement frameworks and via open competition.
Key tasks:
- Taking full ownership of bids through the bidding lifecycle: planning, kick off, client clarifications, response drafting, reviews, signoff, and submission
- Liaising with colleagues within the bid team, across the business, and with external partners to produce high quality responses
- Quality assuring bid responses against client specifications and evaluation criteria
- Working with the marketing team and delivery colleagues in producing tender pitches
- Shadowing and covering for fellow bid managers in periods of absence
- Running internal bid debrief sessions
- Supporting the continual development of the company’s repository of bid information and collateral.
Essential Skills and Experience
- An excellent track record of successfully writing and managing bids through to award of contract
- Highly organised and able to manage a busy, and varied, workload
- Strong stakeholder management skills at all levels
- A thorough understanding of the full sales cycle and good working knowledge of procurement rules and legislation
- Team player, with a willingness to support and assist other Bid Team members and colleagues from the across the company where required
- High level of proficiency across the MS Office suite.
Desirable skills and experience
- Understanding of digital technologies and the use of technology to drive digital transformation
- Knowledge and experience of the GDS service standards
- An understanding of Agile methodologies
- Experience and knowledge of Public Sector frameworks
- Experience working in a digital environment
- Good understanding of commercial risk and contractual requirements
- Experience in using the Salesforce platform, although training will be provided.
This role will require you to have or be willing to go through Security Clearance. As part of the onboarding process candidates will be asked to complete a Baseline Personnel Security Standard; details of the evidence required to apply may be found on the government website Gov.UK. If you are unable to meet this and any associated criteria, then your employment may be delayed, or rejected. Details of this will be discussed with you at interview.
Methods is passionate about its people; we want our colleagues to develop the things they are good at and enjoy.
By joining us you can expect:
- Autonomy to develop and grow your skills and experience
- Be part of exciting project work that is making a difference in society
- Strong, inspiring and thought-provoking leadership
- A supportive and collaborative environment.
As well as this, we offer:
- Development access to LinkedIn Learning, a management development programme and training
- Wellness 24/7 Confidential employee assistance programme
- Social – Breakfast Tuesdays, Thirsty Thursdays and Pizza on the last Thursday of each month as well as commitment to charitable causes
- Time off 25 days a year
- Pension Salary Exchange Scheme with 4% employer contribution and 5% employee contribution
- Discretionary Company Bonus based on company and individual performance
- Life Assurance of 4 times base salary
- Private Medical Insurance which is non-contributory (spouse and dependants included)
- Worldwide Travel Insurance which is non-contributory (spouse and dependants included)
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What We Do
Methods is the leading digital transformation partner for the UK public sector. We care deeply about making our public services better and have been doing this for 28 years.
Methods partners with a range of central government departments and agencies to transform the way public sector operates in the UK. Our mission is to help safeguard public-facing services and apply digital thinking to make sure the future of our public services is centred around citizens.
Committed to having social impact, we enjoy an enviable track record of delivering real savings and benefits. We do this by helping you move from vertically integrated legacy infrastructure to a platform business model – allowing you to keep infrastructure costs low and focus on doing what you do best i.e. delivering front-end services.
With Methods, you access a range of specialist skills and industry expertise to transform your organisation for the digital age, break free of expensive suppliers, and take control of your customer relationships and operating model.
Further information on Methods Group can be found at www.methods.co.uk.
