Strategic Bid Coordinator – Hybrid Defence Solutions

Aeropeople Limited; Portsmouth; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced Pension

Flexible work

Holiday entitlement

Early Friday finish

Life Assurance

Private Medical Insurance

Cycle to Work

Employee Assistance Programme

Shopping discounts

Job summary

Aeropeople Limited in Portsmouth is seeking a Bid Coordinator to join the Defence Solutions unit. The role offers a hybrid pattern with 2-3 days on site and a 37-hour work week, culminating in a 1pm Friday finish.

Salary up to £45,000 per year, dependent on experience, with eligibility for SC clearance. As part of the Maritime and Land Business Development Operations team, you will manage bid governance, lead the bid phase, and coordinate costing and pricing strategies to win competitive

Qualifications

• Qualified to Degree standard or equivalent.
• Has practical and relevant work experience.
• Proven bid management and project management skills, ideally within a complex procurement environment.
• Proven experience of supporting RFIs, ITT/ITN/RFP/RFQ or Framework bids in a competitive environment.

Responsibilities

• Leading all aspects of the planning and execution of the overall bid cycle/ governance plan (for assigned bids)
• Managing the bid development in a timely and efficient manner, schedules and oversees key reviews
• Defining, tailoring and implementing a suitable Bid process to fit the Opportunity
• Generating and gaining approval for implementing a realistic Bid Plan and Bid Schedule (including resources, budgets, responsibilities and task allocation)
• Managing the business approval process at all required delegated authority levels, supports any security and export approvals
• Leading the multi-disciplined Bid team and ensures the entire team is kept appraised of developments in requirements and bid status, on a day to day basis
• Interacting with bid stakeholders at all appropriate levels across multiple organisations and keeps the Business Leadership Team informed and engaged, including timely escalation of issues needing resolution
• Coordinating the Costing and Pricing activity, including acting as an independent challenger to keep the team focused on meeting the Price to Win

Skills

Bid management

Project management

RFI/ITT/RFP support

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Aeropeople Limited in Portsmouth is seeking a Bid Coordinator to join the Defence Solutions unit. The role offers a hybrid pattern with 2-3 days on site and a 37-hour work week, culminating in a 1pm Friday finish.

Salary up to £45,000 per year, dependent on experience, with eligibility for SC clearance. As part of the Maritime and Land Business Development Operations team, you will manage bid governance, lead the bid phase, and coordinate costing and pricing strategies to win competitive