Become a change maker and join Node4.

Node4 have a committed, talented, and diverse workforce that is growing all the time, but as we expand through our own growth and acquisitions, we never lose sight of the most important part of our business - our people. We want you to grow, learn, and evolve alongside us.

So, whether you're just starting out in your career or looking to progress as an industry professional, Node4 has a place for you.

About the role
Are you an experienced bid and framework professional with a passion for precision, collaboration, and delivering strategic growth in the public sector space? We’re seeking a proactive and detail-driven Framework & Bid Management Lead to join our team and take ownership of our engagement with key frameworks such as CCS G-Cloud and Network Services 2.

In this pivotal role, you'll be at the heart of our sales and bid operations, ensuring the smooth administration of framework requirements, managing critical application schedules, and leading the full lifecycle of high-value bids. From maintaining our presence across procurement portals to coordinating complex ITT responses, your organisational strength and commercial acumen will help shape our success in a highly competitive market.

What will you be doing?

• Framework related internal communications and allocation of maintenance tasks (e.g. timely submission of mandatory quality certificates)
• Management of framework specific ITT formats and schedules
• Framework application process – management of critical application dates and submission process
• Framework application management and task allocation, including content collation, schedule review and commercial agreements
• Management of end-to-end bid process
• Triage support of inbound ITTs
• Governance alignment and support
• Commercial proposition support
• QA / Review process oversight
• Bid submission
• ITT dissemination, summary and review allocation (content and schedules) to aid triage
• Administration of bid creation sites and libraries
• Management and administration of bid management tooling (Bid Hive)
• SME communication and task allocation
• Bid outcome analysis (scoring and comparison)
• Ongoing commercial model analysis

What will you bring?

• Thorough understanding of sales and bid operations
• Understanding of primary CCS frameworks, including application and operations
• Understanding of risk management and governance criteria
• Ability to communicate and motivate a virtual bid team including representatives across multiple functions across Node4
• Exceptional organisational skills and attention to detail
• Outstanding communication and collaboration skills
• Exceptional analytical and quantitative skills
• Innovative approach, consistently seeking improvements to processes
• Strong commercial and copywriting acumen
• Flexibility, able to adjust approach to different situations, customers and projects
• Strong understanding of the IT marketplace and trends
• Experience of facilitating opportunity triage and managing bids within established governance frameworks
• Experience of successfully managing high value (£3m+) and high-quality bids
• Experience of collaborating to develop innovative costing models and demonstrate profitability
• Experience of collaborating to define USPs and win themes

What can we offer you?

• Hybrid Working
• Private Medical Insurance or Company Paid Health Cash Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• 25 days holidays plus your birthday off
• Option to purchase additional holiday (up to 5 days)
• Company Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance x 4
• A diverse workforce
• Employee investment with Node4 training Academy
• Family savings and shopping discounts through the Node4 benefits portal.
• Discounted Gym Membership
• Modern facilities with open and welcoming breakout areas
• Company Social events
• Never ending supply of hot and cold drinks, biscuits, sweets, and fruit

Why join Node4?

Founded in 2004, Node4 has experienced exceptional growth and success over the years. From an office in Derby to locations nationwide. From three people to a workforce of over 1200. We believe that our people are the driving force behind our success. We are a vibrant, passionate, and diverse team committed to providing exceptional service as standard. We are proud of our employees and the environment that reflects our core business values of Passion, Innovation, and Trust.

Node4 is the place to be if you are passionate about technology and providing exceptional service while developing your career within a welcoming and evolving company.

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