Assistant Bid and Proposal Manager

Leonardo; Luton; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in the aerospace and defence sector as an Assistant Bid and Proposal Manager. This exciting role involves managing Business Winning activities and enhancing bidding capabilities, with opportunities to work in a dynamic environment alongside talented individuals committed to innovation and excellence.

Benefits

Generous leave with up to 12 flexi-days annually

Competitive pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution

Mental health support and financial advice

Performance bonuses

Access to online learning platforms

Referral bonuses

Flexible benefits package up to £500 annually

Flexible working hours and hybrid options

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Electronics UK Business Winning processes.
• Interest in developing into a Bid Manager role.
• Experience with monthly reporting cycles required.

Responsibilities

• Lead governance and administrative activities for Business Winning.
• Coordinate monthly Business Winning Reviews with senior management.
• Oversee the end-to-end process of smaller bids, ensuring compliance.

Skills

Attention to detail

Relationship-building

Proactive mindset

Data accuracy

Tools

SAP

Excel

SharePoint

Power BI

Confluence

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Description:

Your Impact

We have an exciting opportunity within our Future Combat Air Line of Business for an Assistant Bid and Proposal Manager. This role offers the chance to work within a talented and supportive team in a dynamic, growing business area. You will be responsible for managing the Business Winning governance and administration activities within Future Combat Air, including delivering bid elements of the programme and supporting emerging technologies across the FCAS portfolio.

We seek an ambitious, self-motivated individual passionate about shaping our bid team and enhancing our bidding capabilities to secure better business for Leonardo Electronics UK.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead governance and administrative activities for Business Winning within Future Combat Air
• Plan, coordinate, and facilitate Business Winning Reviews in line with governance standards
• Coordinate monthly Business Winning Reviews with senior management and stakeholders
• Manage SAP prospect data for new opportunities
• Report performance metrics to the Business Unit, including sales reporting
• Ensure data accuracy for Power BI dashboards reviewed by senior management
• Collaborate with Commercial and Finance teams to maintain data integrity
• Manage bid funding budgets, ensuring sufficient resources for bid activities
• Maintain the capture plan tool with high-quality, consistent data
• Support bid managers and lead smaller bids (£100k-£10M) independently
• Oversee the end-to-end process of smaller bids, ensuring compliance with processes
• Facilitate collaboration across functions to produce high-quality bids and proposals
• Provide organizational support and guidance to bid teams
• Act as a central contact for Business Winning and bid-related queries

Required Skills and Experience:

• Knowledge of Electronics UK Business Winning (BID-019) and commercial processes
• Interest in developing into a Bid Manager role
• Proficiency with SAP, Excel, SharePoint, Confluence, PowerPoint
• Experience with monthly reporting cycles
• Excellent attention to detail and data accuracy
• Strong relationship-building skills and understanding of department interdependencies
• Proactive mindset and initiative
• Full Security Clearance

Desirable Skills:

• Experience in business winning or bidding environments
• Experience with SharePoint or Power BI
• APMP qualification

Additional Information:

• This role involves a mix of home-based and on-site work, with domestic travel required.
• Subject to UK Government security screening, including BPSS and possibly NSV, SC, or DV clearance.

Benefits:

• Generous leave with up to 12 flexi-days annually
• Competitive pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution
• Mental health support, financial advice, and diversity networks
• Performance bonuses
• Access to online learning platforms
• Referral bonuses
• Flexible benefits package up to £500 annually
• Flexible working hours and hybrid options

Leonardo is a global leader in Aerospace, Defence, and Security, employing over 53,000 people worldwide. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and welcome accessibility considerations during recruitment.