Bid Manager - Defence

Technical Futures.; Saffron Walden; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technical consultancy is seeking an experienced Bid Manager to handle all aspects of the bidding process in the Defence sector. The position offers hybrid working, a competitive salary of up to £75K, plus benefits including private healthcare and a bonus scheme. Candidates must have a degree in a technical field and experience in government procurement. Eligibility for UK Security Clearance is required.

Benefits

Company Bonus

Private Healthcare

25 days holiday with purchase option

Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

Free refreshments

Qualifications

• Significant experience in a Technical Service environment focused on Defence sector.
• Background in business to business bidding.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full lifecycle of bids including support to Contract negotiation.
• Prepare and deliver compelling bid content and documentation.
• Manage government frameworks and liaise with legal teams.

Skills

Experience in government procurement

Proven experience of bidding in a technical services environment

Preparation of commercial and technical bid documents

Client contact experience

Education

Degree qualification in a technical discipline

Job description

Bid Manager – Defence / Security - Technical Consultancy – To C£75K with Hybrid + Bonus

A Bid Manager with several years’ experience bidding in a Technical Service environment predominantly in the Defence sector / MOD will take responsibility for managing and coordinating the full bid lifecycle process.

The successful Bid Manager will be a key member of the sales team of a leading Technical Consultancy, where you’ll focus on Defence and Security, working primarily with the MOD.

The Bid Managers should bring the following:

• A Degree qualification ideally in a technical discipline.
• Experience in government procurement as well as business to business bidding.
• Proven experience of bidding in a technical services environment, predominantly in Defence / MOD.
• Preparation of commercial and technical bid or proposal documents.
• Experience of client contact.

The responsibilities of the Bid Manager will include:

• Managing the full lifecycle of bids including support to Contract negotiation.
• Preparing and delivering compelling bid content and documentation aligned with customer requirements.
• Management of government frameworks.
• Liaising with legal teams on bid information.

A competitive salary will be offered to the successful Bid Manager, with Hybrid working available (3 days office / 2 WFH), Company Bonus, Private Healthcare, 25 days holiday (with opportunity to purchase more), Pension Scheme, Life Assurance, free refreshments and more.

You must either hold or be eligible for UK Security Clearance.