Bids and Proposals Officer

Leonardo UK Ltd; Yeovil; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Aerospace and Defence company in Yeovil is looking for a Bids and Proposals Officer to manage and deliver proposals effectively. The ideal candidate should have excellent communication skills, experience in bid management, and a proactive attitude. This permanent role offers hybrid working and a comprehensive benefits package to support your career development and well-being.

Benefits

Generous leave with additional flexi-days

Pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution

Access to mental health support

Bonus scheme for performance

Access to online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning

Financial rewards for referrals

Flexible benefits spending

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Must be proactive and detail-oriented with a passion for aerospace.
• Experience in bid and tender management is advantageous.
• Strong writing and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation and management of bids and proposals.
• Collaborate with teams to compile comprehensive documentation.
• Facilitate the proposal approval process.

Skills

Excellent communication skills to liaise across functional departments

Pro-active, able to work using own initiative to achieve deadlines

Ability to build an effective professional network both virtually and in person

Experience working in a structured environment, following processes

Education

Degree or equivalent in a business-related subject area

APMP/ APM Certification

Defence/ aerospace industry experience

Job description

Job Description:

Your impact

Are you ready to take on an exciting role which involves ensuring the success of our tenders and proposals? At Leonardo Helicopters in Yeovil, we are looking for an organised and motivated Bids and Proposals Officer to join our dynamic team and lead the preparation, management, and delivery of proposals.

You will need to be a confident communicator with a flair for writing and an eye for detail as you play a key part in helping us win new business opportunities by effectively managing activities and resources throughout the various phases of the bidding process.

For awareness of internal applicants: This role is a JFF level 4.

What you’ll do as a Bids and Proposals Officer

Bid and Tender Management

• Preparation, Management, and Delivery of Proposals: You will be responsible for the end-to-end management of bid and tender processes, from initial preparation to the final submission of offers.

Preparation of Commercial Offers

• Documentation Coordination: Collaborate with various teams to compile and prepare comprehensive documentation, covering project management, technical aspects, manufacturing, finance, planning, contracts, suppliers, offset, and timelines ensuring a collaborative and efficient workflow.

Approval and Signing of Commercial Offers

• Proposal Approval: Plan and facilitate the approval process for proposals.

If you are a proactive, detail-oriented professional with a passion for aerospace and a desire to excel in the world of bids and proposals, we invite you to apply for the position of Bids and Proposals Officer at Leonardo Helicopters in Yeovil.

What you’ll bring

• Excellent communication skills to liaise across functional departments
• Pro-active, able to work using own initiative to achieve deadlines
• Ability to build an effective professional network both virtually and in person
• Experience working in a structured environment, following processes

Desirable:

• A degree or equivalent in a business-related subject area
• APMP/ APM Certification
• Defence/ aerospace industry experience

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 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.

Be part of something bigger - apply now!

Primary Location: GB - Yeovil - Lysander Rd

Contract Type: Permanent

Hybrid Working: Hybrid