Capture Manager / Proposal Specialist

JR United Kingdom; Bradford; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

JR United Kingdom recherche un Capture Manager / Proposal Specialist dynamique pour rejoindre son équipe à Bradford. Ce rôle essentiel soutient les soumissions et stratégies de capture dans le domaine de la défense, impliquant une collaboration étroite avec divers départements. Le candidat idéal possède une expérience démontrable dans le développement de propositions gagnantes et est capable de travailler de manière autonome tout en gérant efficacement plusieurs projets. Une compréhension approfondie des exigences et de la terminologie de la défense est nécessaire.

Qualifications

• Capacité à obtenir une habilitation de sécurité gouvernementale au niveau NATO SECRET.
• Cinq ans d'expérience dans le développement de propositions gagnantes.
• Compréhension approfondie de la défense et des exigences de l'OTAN.

Responsibilities

• Soutenir le Directeur Senior du Développement Commercial dans les propositions et les soumissions.
• Gérer les délais et la conformité des propositions techniques.
• Identifier et coordonner les contributions des experts pour les soumissions.

Skills

Project Management

Analytical Skills

Organisational Skills

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

Degree or equivalent skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Client:

Calian Group

Location:

bradford, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

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Job Description:

Calian has an exciting opportunity a Capture Manager to join our corporate team.

Position Overview

The Capture Manager (NATO) will work closely with the Senior Director Business Development (Calian Europe) to provide capture, proposal and bid win support. This position is a remote Europe based position.

Responsibilities

Support Senior Director Business Development in:

• Champions new tender and the renewal of existing contracts and influences proposal requirements.
• Works closely with Calian Proposals to develop the Technical Bid and manages the proposal timelines, compliance, and submission requirements.
• Identifies and coordinates the SME inputs for tenders.
• Reviews proposals and attends pricing meetings accordingly.
• Supports the Bid approvals process.
• Supports opportunity specific “Capture Plans” and opportunity “win strategies.”
• Supports ownership and control of accounts through a short ramp-up and delivery period until such a time as it is deemed appropriate to formally move delivery management to Operations.
• Works with the Calian Europe Director Operations/ Calian recruiting team.
• Identification of internal process improvements.
• General Support:
• Support and contributes to Calian Europe, as requested, or required.
• Supports and contributes to quarterly forecasts and annual budget development.
• Support and contributes to Calian Europe, as requested, or required.
• Supports and contributes to quarterly forecasts and annual budget development.
• The above describes essential responsibilities and activities that are typical for an incumbent in this job.
• This is not intended as an exhaustive list of tasks performed. Depending on organization requirement, other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications

• You will be able to obtain a Government Security Clearance at the NATO SECRET level
• Deep understanding of defence and NATO, and defence requirements and terminology.
• Experience in leading and contributing to proposals and tenders.
• Experience in developing NATO specific tenders.
• Five years of demonstrated success in development of winning bids.
• Excellent organisational and project management skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage own workload.
• Proven experience of successfully managing a number of projects simultaneously.
• A flexible approach to work with demonstrable ability to exercise initiative with minimal supervision.
• Strong planning and organisational skills.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office tools.
• Educated to degree level or equivalent skills and knowledge.
• Strong ability to liaise/ engage with internal and external stakeholders.
• Present a professional, positive image that reflects well on the organisation.
• Ability to build strong relationships, aligning with Calian’s values of equity, diversity, and inclusivity.

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