Strategic Bid Manager for National Security

Rowden; Filton; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Rowden, a Bristol‑based engineering company, invites applications for a Bid Manager to own the end‑to‑end bidding process—from pre‑qualification through to contract signature. You will coordinate with capture teams across Defence, Emergency Response and National Security to craft compelling submissions that reflect Rowden’s strengths and differentiators.

This role operates in a fast‑paced, high‑stakes environment requiring strategic thinking, meticulous attention to detail, and a collaborative

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing bids from opportunity assessment to submission.
• Excellent project management skills with ability to handle multiple bids and tight deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication with attention to detail.
• Familiarity with UK government procurement processes and frameworks is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Lead bid submissions from opportunity qualification to final submission, managing timelines and outcomes.
• Develop and refine bid strategies with capture teams to define win themes and messaging.
• Monitor and manage responses to UK government frameworks ensuring high-quality submissions.
• Own and update bid/content library ensuring reusable material is current and accessible.
• Facilitate go/no-go decisions with data-driven insights.
• Drive continuous improvement by analyzing win/loss data and lessons learned.
• Keep up-to-date with industry trends and incorporate new technologies into bidding systems.
• Champion process and knowledge management with clear audit trails.

Skills

Bid management

Project management

Stakeholder collaboration

Copywriting & editing

UK government procurement

Job description

Rowden, a Bristol‑based engineering company, invites applications for a Bid Manager to own the end‑to‑end bidding process—from pre‑qualification through to contract signature. You will coordinate with capture teams across Defence, Emergency Response and National Security to craft compelling submissions that reflect Rowden’s strengths and differentiators.

This role operates in a fast‑paced, high‑stakes environment requiring strategic thinking, meticulous attention to detail, and a collaborative