Senior Bid Manager

Thales; Crawley; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global technology company is looking for a Senior Bid Manager to manage and lead bid delivery with an emphasis on stakeholder engagement and high-quality proposals. This pivotal role requires strong commercial awareness, business acumen, and multi-disciplinary leadership skills. The position offers a hybrid working arrangement, competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package including a performance-related bonus, private healthcare, and generous annual leave.

Benefits

Performance-related bonus

Half day every Friday

28 days annual leave plus bank holidays

24 hours volunteering paid for

Private healthcare

Pension scheme

Life cover

24/7 Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Experienced in bid management roles.
• Strong commercial awareness and business acumen.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of bid delivery and governance.
• Engage with stakeholders effectively.
• Produce high-quality business-winning proposals.

Job description

Job title: Senior Bid Manager

Location: Crawley - hybrid working arrangement – 3 days per week on site

Are you an experienced Bid Manager looking to take on a dynamic and pivotal role within a leading global organisation? Thales DMS ISR UK is seeking a talented professional to join our team and lead a variety of new and existing UK and international contract growth opportunities. You will play a key role in managing all aspects of bid delivery, bringing structure, clarity, and governance to the bid process while ensuring effective stakeholder engagement and high-quality business‑winning proposals. This is a unique opportunity to apply your commercial awareness, business acumen, and multi‑disciplinary leadership skills to maximise Thales' position and secure exciting new business.

Core Benefits

On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package, which includes;

• Performance‑related bonus
• Half day every Friday, usually finishing around 13 : 00pm
• 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) plus opportunity to buy up to 40 hours / year (pro ratio)
• 24 hours volunteering paid for
• Private healthcare
• Pension scheme
• Life cover
• 24 / 7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app

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