Commercial Bid Manager - MOD / Defence

Technical Futures Ltd; Great Chesterford; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Technical Consultancy in the UK is seeking a Commercial Manager to manage the full lifecycle of bids in a technical service environment, focusing primarily on Defence and Security. The role involves preparing compelling bid documents and liaising with clients and legal teams. A qualified candidate will hold a relevant degree and have extensive experience in government procurement and business-to-business bidding. Competitive salary and hybrid working offered.

Benefits

Company Bonus

Private Healthcare

25 days holiday

Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

Free refreshments

Qualifications

• Experience in government procurement as well as business to business bidding.
• Proven experience of bidding in a technical services environment, predominantly in Defence.
• Preparation of commercial and technical bid or proposal documents.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Government procurement experience

Business to business bidding

Client contact experience

Education

Degree qualification in a technical discipline

Job description

Overview

A Commercial Manager with several years' experience bidding in a Technical Service environment (Defence/ MOD) will take on a customer facing role, with responsibility for managing and coordinating the full bid lifecycle process.

The successful Commercial 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.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Preparation of commercial and technical bid or proposal documents.
• Experience of client contact.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• A competitive salary will be offered, 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.

Clearance

You must either hold or be eligible for UK Security Clearance