Bid Manager

Leonardo; Yeovil; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Hybrid working

Private healthcare

Dental coverage

Pension scheme

Flexible benefits up to £500

Learning & development

Job summary

Leonardo UK, based in Yeovil, is seeking a Bids Manager to lead the Training Operations bids and proposals, ensuring compliant submissions are delivered on time and within budget.

You will coordinate with internal and international stakeholders, drive the end-to-end bid process, and support the growth of the Training department. The role includes travel and hybrid working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Strong time and project management abilities.
• Proven leadership with coaching and team-building experience.
• Aviation knowledge for technical documentation.
• Strategic thinker with ability to drive innovation.
• Self-motivated, able to work independently and in a team.
• Experience in a multi-cultural, pan-geographic environment.
• Resilience under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute a Training Bids service for the Training Department.
• Interface with Italy Training Academy for intercompany activities.
• Develop training marketing material and liaise with department head.
• Support the direct manager and deputise during absences.
• Oversee and coordinate departmental responses ensuring compliance, on time and within budget.
• Develop initiatives to reduce training costs.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Written communication

Time management

Project management

Leadership

Aviation knowledge

Strategic thinking

Self-motivation

Cross-cultural experience

Resilience under pressure

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Job Description

An exciting opportunity is available to join the Business Management team within the Training Academy. This is a leadership position responsible for managing and coordinating all Training Operations bids and proposals, ensuring high-quality, compliant submissions are delivered on time and within budget. Working closely with internal and international stakeholders, you will lead the end-to-end bid process, identify new business opportunities, and support the growth and development of the Training department.

Your impact

As a Bids Manager, you will combine strong bid management and project leadership skills with excellent stakeholder engagement, helping to drive innovative, cost-effective training solutions for customers. You will also play an active role in developing training marketing materials, fostering strategic partnerships, and contributing to wider departmental leadership and business objectives.

For the awareness of internal applicants, this role is a JFF level 7.

What You Will Do As a Bid Manager

• Provide knowledge and expertise to lead and execute a Training Bids Service for the Training Department.
• Interface and build relationships with the Italy Training Academy team as required in support of Intercompany activities
• Responsible for the development of training marketing material for external and internal customers, liaising with department head on final products
• Provide support to your direct manager, deputising when requested in their absences to achieve the business need.
• Oversee, manage and coordinate each departmental response to ensure total compliance in a timely and cost-effective manner.
• Develop initiatives to enhance and reduce customer training costs

This role may require national and international travel to Customers and Suppliers.

What You’ll Bring

Essential Skills

• Interpersonal and written communication skills, the ability to make sound assessments/judgements based on knowledge and experience, self-motivated and able to both lead and work as part of an integrated team
• Excellent time management and project management
• Strong leadership experience which must include effective coaching, communication, team management and team building skills
• Aviation technical knowledge to enable the compilation of technical documentation
• Strategic thinker with the ability to inspire innovation across the organisation
• Self-motivated and able to work under own initiative, whilst being able to operate as part of a team
• Relevant experience working within a pan geographic / multi-cultural environment
• Be able to demonstrate resilience under pressure

Desirable skills

• Experience relevant to the helicopter industry or in a military helicopter environment.

The role is primarily based at the Leonardo Helicopters site in Yeovil, Somerset, a minimum of 3-4 days per week in the office is required to be effective in this role.

This is not an exhaustive list, and we are keen to hear from you even if you might not have experience in all the above. The most important skill is a good attitude and willingness to learn.

Security Clearance

This role is subject to pre-employment screening in line with the UK Government’s Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). An additional range of Personnel Security Controls referred to as National Security Vetting (NSV) may apply, this could include meeting the eligibility requirements for The Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV). For more information and guidance please visit: https://careers.uk.leonardo.com/gb/en/security-and-vetting

Why join us

At Leonardo, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We offer a comprehensive, company-funded benefits package that supports your wellbeing, career development, and work-life balance. Whether you're looking to grow professionally, care for your health, or plan for the future, we’re here to help you thrive.

• Time to Recharge: Enjoy generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi-days each year.
• Secure your Future: Benefit from our award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.
• Your Wellbeing Matters: Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee-led networks championing inclusion and diversity (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Armed Forces, Carers, Wellbeing and Ethnicity).
• Rewarding Performance: All employees at management level and below are eligible for our bonus scheme.
• Never Stop Learning: Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning.
• Refer a friend: Receive a financial reward through our referral programme.
• Tailored Perks: Spend up to £500 annually on flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more.
• Flexible working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us about what might be possible for this role.

For a full list of our company benefits please visit our website.

Leonardo UK operates a grade-based salary framework with broad bands. The salary range shown reflects the approved grade band for this role, or a narrower hiring range published within that band, and is benchmarked against the external market. Exceptions above the standard range are managed through governance controls to protect internal equity.

Leonardo is a global leader in Aerospace, Defence, and Security.

Headquartered in Italy, we employ over 53,000 people worldwide including 8,500 across 9 sites in the UK. Our employees are not just part of a team—they are key contributors to shaping innovation, advancing technology, and enhancing global safety.

At Leonardo we are committed to building an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming workplace. We believe that a diverse workforce sparks creativity, drives innovation, and leads to better outcomes for our people and our customers. If you have any accessibility requirements to support you during the recruitment process, just let us know.

Primary Location

GB - Yeovil - Lysander Rd

Contract Type

Permanent

Hybrid Working

Hybrid