VodafoneThree - Bid Manager

Location: London or Newbury + Hybrid
Salary: Excellent basic salary plus bonus and Vodafone benefits
Working Hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week – Monday to Friday



*Hybrid

We believe that through collaboration and connection with our colleagues we can achieve great things. Our hybrid working approach allows our people to work both in the office and at home, providing the flexibility and resources you need to succeed in your role. We don't require you to be in on specific days; instead, we ask people to come into the office 2-3 days each week, for at least 8 days per month. You should work with your line manager to understand what their expectations are for you, your specific role and your team.
 

Who We Are

We’re here to build a network the UK can count on – one that connects people, places and potential. Because no matter where you live, what your background is, or how you get online – we think everyone deserves the same chance to stay connected, and with VodafoneThree, that future’s being built – today.

We’re creating more than the UK’s best network. We’re helping close the digital divide, empower communities and drive meaningful progress.

We believe that everyone should feel they belong. Whoever you are and whatever your story, there’s space for you here. We’re building a workplace where different perspectives are welcomed, voices are heard, and everyone feels safe to show up as themselves.

You’ll join a team that genuinely cares – about each other, about our customers, and about the future we’re building. From day one, you’ll be welcomed, valued and encouraged to bring your whole self to work.



Why VodafoneThree

Join us and you’ll be at the heart of change. That means building responsibly, investing sustainably and creating opportunities that last.

We’re not just expanding connectivity; we’re reimagining what a connected nation looks like. With £11bn invested in 5G and digital infrastructure, your work will directly power businesses, services, and communities across the country.

You’ll work on real challenges, with real impact, across every corner of the country. Wherever you join us, whatever your role, you’ll be helping to build a future that works better for everyone.

We move at pace, because what we’re building matters – and we’re learning as we go. We’re proud of the progress we’ve made, but we’re just getting started.

Be part of our Business UK function, a team that are revolutionising how customers use technology and connectivity. With our extensive range of products and services, we help all kinds of organisations – from small, local businesses to multi-national corporations – unlocking the potential of new technologies, including 5G, AI and the Internet of Things (IoT).
 

What you’ll do

We have an exciting opportunity for a Bid Manager to join our UK Business, Pre-Sales Commercial team, where you will be responsible for delivering best-in-class full bid lifecycle tenders for existing and prospective UK customers. 

 
You'll work collaboratively with our Sales team engaging with customers and developing technology based bids that are focused on delivering outcomes for our UK Business customers. You'll be strategic in your approach, creating compelling tender documentation, challenging your internal stakeholders to get better outcomes and contributing to the creation of a centre of excellence for bid management within Vodafone.

• Managing the full bid lifecycle for tenders ranging in contract value from £100k to £100m, ensuring best in class, high-quality submissions are made, which deliver successful outcomes for Vodafone Business UK.
• Establish, own and maintain bid plans and timelines to ensure successful execution of bids and proposals that align with the agreed governance processes. Liaise with internal departments up to C-suite level and own stakeholder management, both internally and externally. 
• Deliver content review meetings, run feedback gathering and subsequent value creation into bid strategy and proposal development.
• Review and be accountable for proposal content, ensuring accuracy, clarity and alignment with customer goals. 
• Demonstrate the ability and curiosity to translate Vodafone product and service into customer value through our bid collateral.
• Strive for excellence in generation of compelling tender documentation that is consistent, accurate, and minimizes company risks, while integrating lessons learned and imbed a continuous learning environment

Who you are  

• Proven E2E Bid Management experience in both proposal and bid process for large complex organisations, with a solution and customer mindset. 
• Demonstratable experience in pursuit management, value proposition development and proposal/presentation crafting, preferably in the telco/system integration or professional services sectors. 
• Strategic mindset, able to consider customer, vertical and industry landscape and macro environmental factors throughout the course of tender and submission process. 
• Ability to prioritise tasks, inflow, manage multiple deadlines and work efficiently under bid timeline pressures. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, ability to simplify complexity, able to operate comfortably with senior stakeholders.

Worried that you don’t meet all the desired criteria exactly?
We know that everyone is unique, with multiple aspects to their identity and different experiences behind them. We are passionate about Inclusion for All and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive, whatever their personal or professional background. If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align exactly with every part of the job description, we encourage you to apply as you may be the right candidate for this role or another role, and our recruitment team can help you see how your skills fit in.
 

What we offer

We care about our people’s success by offering great pay, bonuses, up to 28 days off plus bank holidays, and paid time for charity work. You can personalise our benefits for you and your family, like discounts, vouchers, a pension plan and loads more. We help with your career through our amazing learning tools and top-notch parental leave policies.



Need to Know

We are regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and all offers of employment for this role are subject to background checks, including criminal (DBS) and financial checks to meet the regulators standards.

If you require any reasonable adjustments or have an accessibility request as part of your recruitment journey, for example, extended time or breaks in between online assessments, a sign language interpreter, or assistive technology, please refer to the Accessibility section of our Careers website (https://careers.vodafone.com/uk/applying-to-us/) for guidance.

We use AI in different parts of our business to boost innovation, improve efficiency, and create new opportunities. We know many candidates use AI to fine-tune their CVs or prepare for interviews, but what we really care about is your unique experiences and achievements.

During the interview, we want you to rely on your own knowledge and skills to show us who you really are—your personality, creativity, and abilities. Above all, we’re looking for authenticity and can’t wait to get to know the real you.

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