Bid Manager and Commercial Officer

Tesat-Spacecom GmbH & Co. KG; Oxford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company located in Oxford, UK, is seeking a Bid Manager to execute strategies for winning bids in the aviation industry. The role demands strong communication, problem-solving, and relationship-building skills. Applicants should have a Bachelor's Degree in Business and possess an understanding of the aviation landscape. The position offers extensive benefits including health insurance, pension contributions, and travel insurance, contributing to a supportive and inclusive working environment.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance (Bupa)

Pension contributions

Health Assessments

Travel Insurance

Qualifications

• A knowledge and understanding of the aviation industry including technical and regulatory knowledge.
• Creative and innovative thinking.
• Team‑working skills.

Responsibilities

• Help devise and execute a successful strategy for winning bids.
• Create and maintain the bid schedule.
• Research, write, assemble and check proposal contributions.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Relationship-building and influencing skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business or related field

Tools

Project management

Business analysis

Contract management

Job description

Primary Responsibilities

• Help devise and execute a successful strategy for winning bids, including identifying differentiators and understanding customer requirements.
• Create and maintain the bid schedule around campaign procurement timelines and Airbus Offer Processes.
• Organise and facilitate cross‑functional meetings and reviews throughout the campaign life‑cycle.
• Research, write, assemble and check proposal contributions from internal staff in the UK, France or Germany and from key suppliers to ensure the overall proposal is submitted on time.
• Support proposal activity including document control, formatting and general support to the campaign.
• Contribute to and maintain the re‑use library, regularly refreshing existing material to ensure relevance.
• Implement the results of lesson‑learned activity to drive continuous improvement of processes and tools.
• Support and lead the finance team in building the bid business case.
• Ensure bid data and information are organised and stored appropriately in the directory in accordance with relevant rules.
• Ensure information is shared fully across the relevant stakeholders.
• Assess technical and commercial risk of the bid.
• Where bids are successful, assist with the project launch process and handover to the delivery team.

This role is a superb fit for an individual with a demonstrable passion for bid management in the aviation industry.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business or related field.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Creative and innovative thinking.
• Problem‑solving skills.
• Relationship‑building and influencing skills.
• A knowledge and understanding of the aviation industry including technical and regulatory knowledge.
• Commercial thinking.
• Team‑working skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Desirable
  • Project management
  • Business analysis
  • Business development
  • Contract management
  • Bid management
• Additional requirements
  • Must be able to obtain DBS and undergo security clearance.
  • Must meet all Export Compliance Regulations.
  • Must be able to provide proof of right to work in the UK.
  • Must have an awareness of potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Benefits

• Private Medical Insurance (Bupa) – single cover for employees paid by the company.
• Pension: employees are auto‑enrolled into the Airbus Group UK Retirement Fund. Initially, AH contributes 6%, employee 4% basic (maximum contribution AH 8%, employee 6%).
• Den‑Plan (employee purchase scheme)
• Health‑care Cash Scheme
• Personal Accident Insurance (employee purchase scheme)
• Health Assessments
• Travel Insurance
• Financial/Legal Advice (e.g., will‑writing; lasting power of attorney)

Airbus Helicopters is the world's largest helicopter manufacturer and the company's site at Oxford Airport is Britain's civil helicopter hub. AHUK offers considerable experience in helicopter sales, bespoke completions, maintenance and spares support. Its in‑house engineering capabilities include design, customisation, installation, flight‑testing and certification, as well as technical support, maintenance, training and the supply of spares for civil and military applications. AHUK is the MoD's chosen provider of helicopters and maintenance for its No. 1 Helicopter Flying School (MFTS) located in RAF Shawbury (Shropshire) and RAF Valley (Anglesey). Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief. Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to [e-mail]. At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.

In joining the Airbus family, you will play a critical part in delivering the most efficient helicopters for its customers, who serve, protect, save lives and carry passengers in demanding environments. On top of your competitive base salary, you will have access to the following benefits below via our Airbus salary‑sacrifice schemes: