Strategic Bid Manager - End-to-End Capture

Satellite Applications Catapult; East Hagbourne; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work policy

Study support

On-the-job training

Job summary

Satellite Applications Catapult is seeking a Bid Manager to lead complex opportunities with technical and market-facing business development leads. You will guide end-to-end bid management from qualification to contract award and ensure compliant, high-quality proposals.

The role demands strong stakeholder management, governance and the ability to work under pressure to deadlines. Experience with grant funding/CR&D is desirable, and we offer a hybrid policy and training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading and delivering successful bids across the full bid lifecycle.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced R&D and innovation environment with agile methods.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Knowledge of bid governance, quality controls and client requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage bid teams and inputs from stakeholders across functions.
• Lead end-to-end bid process from qualification to contract signature.
• Develop bid plans, capture strategy, and storyboarding.
• Monitor progress, address issues, and manage risks and budgets.
• Coordinate bid reviews and ensure deliverables meet client requirements.

Skills

Bid management

Stakeholder management

Governance & compliance

Proposal development

Agile / flexible approach

People management

Financial acumen

Risk management

Team leadership

APMP Foundation

Job description

Satellite Applications Catapult is seeking a Bid Manager to lead complex opportunities with technical and market-facing business development leads. You will guide end-to-end bid management from qualification to contract award and ensure compliant, high-quality proposals.

The role demands strong stakeholder management, governance and the ability to work under pressure to deadlines. Experience with grant funding/CR&D is desirable, and we offer a hybrid policy and training opportunities.