Senior Programmes and Bid Manager

Platform Recruitment; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Platform Recruitment is looking for an experienced Senior Programme & Bid Manager in North London. This senior leadership position involves leading a high-performing team and managing a portfolio of programmes and high-value bids. The ideal candidate will have proven leadership experience in a multi-stakeholder environment, successful bid delivery, and strong commercial awareness. Key responsibilities include resource management, governance, and alignment with organizational strategy. If you seek an influential role with opportunities for meaningful impact, we want to hear from you.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience managing complex programmes and bids in a multi-stakeholder environment.
• Demonstrated success delivering major bids and programmes end-to-end.
• Strong commercial awareness with experience in contract and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing team of Programme Managers and bid professionals.
• Oversee the full portfolio of programmes and bids.
• Manage resource allocation across concurrent programmes and bid activities.
• Establish and maintain robust governance frameworks.

Skills

Leadership experience managing complex programmes

Success delivering major bids and programmes end-to-end

Strong commercial awareness

Governance and decision-making capabilities

Project or programme management background

Experience managing projects from concept to delivery

Job description

Senior Programme & Bid Manager | North London

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced and strategic Senior Programme & Bid Manager to lead a portfolio of complex programmes and high-value bids within a dynamic, multi-stakeholder environment. This is a senior leadership role responsible for driving programme delivery excellence while overseeing a matrix-led bid management model. You will ensure seamless transition from opportunity capture through to contract award and successful programme execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing team of Programme Managers and bid professionals, fostering accountability and delivery excellence
• Oversee the full portfolio of programmes and bids, ensuring alignment with organisational strategy and customer priorities
• Manage resource allocation across concurrent programmes and bid activities
• Establish and maintain robust governance frameworks covering schedule, cost, risk, change, and benefits

Key Skills and Experience

• Proven leadership experience managing complex programmes and bids in a multi-stakeholder environment
• Demonstrated success delivering major bids and programmes end-to-end
• Strong commercial awareness, with experience in contract and risk management
• Excellent governance, decision-making, and problem-solving capabilities
• Background in project or programme management, ideally within a regulated or complex industry (e.g. engineering, defence, or similar)
• Experience managing projects and bids from concept through to delivery

Join a role where you'll have real strategic influence, leading high-impact programmes and shaping winning bids that drive business growth. If you're looking to step into a visible leadership position with the autonomy to make decisions and the opportunity to work on complex, meaningful projects, we'd love to hear from you