Senior Bids & Proposals Lead - MoD Training Programs

Meridian Business Support; Bath; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Meridian Business Support is seeking a Senior Bids & Proposals Officer to join our Training team to lead and coordinate bids for UK MoD training programmes. Based in Yeovil, you will work with internal teams and external stakeholders to deliver high-quality, compliant submissions on time and within budget.

The role requires DSAT knowledge, MoD contract familiarity, and strong organisational and communication skills.

Qualifications

• DSAT understanding and modern training systems.
• Knowledge of MoD QDC, SSCR and QSC requirements.
• Strong organisational skills with ability to coordinate multiple activities and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building and negotiation skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, presentations).
• Experience in budgeting and programme cost management.
• Ability to influence and coordinate teams without direct authority.
• Proactive mindset with focus on continuous improvement.
• Understanding of company procedures and ways of working.
• Experience in helicopter industry or military helicopter environment a plus.

Responsibilities

• Leading and coordinating all bid and proposal activities within the Training department for allocated UK MoD opportunities.
• Acting as the main point of contact for Training bids and proposals.
• Coordinating information from different departments to produce accurate and compliant bid responses.
• Ensuring proposals meet MoD requirements, including QDC, SSCR and QSC where applicable.
• Supporting the design and development of bespoke training solutions.
• Analyzing customer training needs to define appropriate training solutions for flight and maintenance crews.
• Collaborating with IGIB bids team and external organisations as needed.
• Monitoring progress to ensure bid activities are completed on time and within budget.
• Identifying and recording risks as part of each proposal.
• Providing support and guidance to other Training department areas on bid activities.
• Helping deliver a high-quality service meeting customer, stakeholder and business needs.
• Following health, safety and environmental procedures.

Skills

DSAT knowledge

MoD contracting

Organisational skills

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

MS Office

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Meridian Business Support is seeking a Senior Bids & Proposals Officer to join our Training team to lead and coordinate bids for UK MoD training programmes. Based in Yeovil, you will work with internal teams and external stakeholders to deliver high-quality, compliant submissions on time and within budget.

The role requires DSAT knowledge, MoD contract familiarity, and strong organisational and communication skills.