Title: Bid Manager At Glide, we're dedicated to providing leading, lightning-fast, and reliable solutions for students, residential developers, and businesses. We believe that without reliable connectivity, it feels like moving backward, but with Glide, we aim to propel you forward.As the demand for a digital lifestyle continues to grow, so does the opportunity for delivering exceptional Wi-Fi and fibre services. With our rating on Trustpilot as ‘great’ and our recent ranking as the 4th best company in Data Infrastructure, Glide is leading the charge.But to achieve our mission, we need your help. We're actively recruiting for a Bid Manager to manage the end-to-end bid process for new business opportunities, especially for published tenders. Join us in shaping the future of connectivityYour passion for bid management and a “can-do” attitude will be your most important attribute, but the following experience will also help: Proven experience in bid management, project management, or a similar role. Strong understanding of the bid lifecycle, from pre-bid qualification to post-submission review. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a keen eye for detail. Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines. Able to manage cross-functional virtual teams to deliver the desired outcome. Location: Birmingham Contract: Full Time, Permanent Salary: £55,000 to £60,000 (depending on experience) Key Benefits: Pension, Private Medical Insurance, 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays & an extra day for your birthday), Discounted dental and gym schemes, Voucher scheme, Cycle 2 Work, Life assurance, Monthly values awards Your role as a Bid Manager Glide’s technology solutions transform the way people live and work and you will be a critical part of that.A typical day might include: Leading the preparation, coordination, and submission of bids and tenders, ensuring compliance with client requirements and internal standards. Working closely with cross-functional teams, including sales, technical, legal, and finance, to gather necessary information and develop compelling proposals. Developing and implementing bid strategies to optimize win rates, identifying key differentiators and crafting persuasive value propositions. Overseeing the creation of all bid-related documents, ensuring they are clear, accurate, and aligned with company standards and client expectations. Engaging with clients during the pre-bid phase to understand their needs and expectations and maintain communication throughout the bid process. Sounds good right? Apply now as we are actively reviewing applications and arranging interviews. A diverse and inclusive place to work At Glide, we believe that diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our success. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. As a business, this diversity helps us to better reflect and understand our customers’ needs.We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant based on race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all and providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment.We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and are committed to providing reasonable adjustments to ensure that everyone has a fair chance to succeed. If you require any accommodations during the recruitment process, please email us.REF-219 524