Bid Support Executive in Manchester

About IRIS

IRIS Software Group is one of the UK's largest privately held software companies, trusted by 100,000+ businesses, schools and accountancy firms to keep their operations running. Our software pays 1 in 6 UK employees, supports over 12,000 schools, and is relied on by 91 of the top 100 UK accountancy firms. We're a Great Place to Work® certified employer, recognised for our commitment to well-being, inclusion and development - and we're growing fast.

Location: Manchester (Hybrid)

Salary: Competitive + Benefits

Reporting to: Bid Management Manager

About the Role

As a Bid Support Executive at IRIS, you'll play an integral role in supporting our Bid Management team throughout the full bid lifecycle, helping us secure new business opportunities across the UK. You’ll be responsible for identifying and qualifying tender opportunities, coordinating smaller bid submissions and ensuring our framework agreements remain compliant and up to date. Working closely with teams across Sales, Marketing, Legal and Product, you'll help deliver high-quality submissions while continuously improving our bid processes and tools. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is highly organised, enjoys managing multiple priorities and wants to develop a career within bid management in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Bid Team throughout the full bid lifecycle, ensuring deadlines and quality standards are met.
• Manage and maintain the tender alert platform, identifying and qualifying new opportunities that align with business strategy.
• Take ownership of smaller bid submissions, including Expressions of Interest (EOIs), Selection Questionnaires and market engagement responses.
• Coordinate and maintain framework agreements, ensuring documentation, compliance requirements and renewal deadlines are managed effectively.
• Act as the team's APMP champion, keeping up to date with industry best practice and sharing knowledge with colleagues.
• Support continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to enhance bid processes, tools and ways of working.
• Assist in creating and delivering internal training and guidance on bid management best practices.
• Maintain bid content libraries and knowledge resources to support future submissions.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across Sales, Marketing, Legal, Product and subject matter experts to deliver compelling, high-quality bids.
• Ensure all bid submissions are aligned with company standards, branding and strategic objectives.

What We're Looking For

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail.
• Outstanding organisational and project management abilities, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Experience working within a bid support, bid coordination, proposal management or administrative role would be advantageous.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a proactive approach.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
• The ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively across multiple teams.
• A flexible, adaptable mindset with the ability to prioritise workload in a fast-paced environment.
• A positive, team-focused attitude with a genuine willingness to learn and continuously improve.
• Experience working with tender portals or bid management software would be beneficial but is not essential.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Impact: Your work will influence millions globally.
• Growth: Continuous learning and career development opportunities.
• Belonging: A culture that celebrates diversity and empowers every individual.

What to expect from our hiring process

Our process is designed to be fair, transparent and straightforward. Stages vary depending on the role - more senior positions may involve additional steps, and some areas include role-specific assessments such as a technical test or case study - but typically you can expect:

• Application review - we assess your experience and potential
• Initial call - a short conversation to learn about you and share more about the role
• Skills assessment - tailored to the position, e.g. case study, coding challenge or portfolio review
• Final interview - meet the team and explore how you'll make an IMPACT at IRIS

We'll always walk you through the specific stages at the start of the process so you can prepare with confidence. If you need any adjustments or accommodations during the process, let us know, we're committed to making this experience accessible for everyone.