Bid Manager

Datasource Computer Employment Limited; United States; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Datasource Computer Employment Limited is seeking an experienced Bid Manager to drive high-quality proposal submissions across Defence, Critical National Infrastructure and other regulated sectors in Wiltshire. The role is hybrid, 37.5 hours per week, permanent, with two days on-site weekly.

Candidates should have proven bid management or bid writing experience in technically complex environments, especially within MOD/Defence, and be able to translate complex engineering solutions into clear,

Qualifications

• Proven bid management or bid writing experience in technically complex environments.
• Experience supporting bids within the MOD or Defence sector — essential.
• Strong understanding of the full bid and proposal lifecycle from capture to submission.
• Experience working with technical, engineering and subject matter expert teams.
• Ability to interpret customer requirements and scoring criteria and structure responses accordingly.
• Excellent written communication skills, making complex technical content accessible.
• Experience in regulated or security-conscious environments.
• Background supporting project or programme delivery environments.

Responsibilities

• Manage bids and proposals throughout the full lifecycle, from opportunity identification to final submission.
• Coordinate contributions from technical teams, SMEs, business development and senior stakeholders.
• Write and edit high-quality, persuasive and compliant proposal responses.
• Develop and embed clear win themes and differentiators throughout all submissions.
• Translate complex technical and engineering solutions into clear, customer-focused content.
• Review and challenge proposal content to improve clarity, consistency and quality.
• Manage bid schedules, review gates, deadlines and stakeholder input to keep bids on track.
• Support strategic growth across Defence, CNI and other regulated markets by securing major competitive wins.

Skills

Bid management

Bid writing

Defence sector experience

Cross-functional collaboration

Content writing

Job description

Bid Manager – Wiltshire – Hybrid – Permanent 37.5 hours per week – £50,000 - £65,000 per annum –SC or DV Clearance

Our client is looking for an experienced Bid Manager to lead high-quality proposal submissions across Defence, Critical National Infrastructure and other regulated sectors.

You'll need a solid background in bid or proposal management within the MOD or Defence environment — this is essential.

This is a very hands on position working in complex environments.

Working Patterns and location – Hybrid – 2 days on site per week. Tuesdays and Thursdays required to be in the office. The rest id done from home.

The Key Responsibilities of a Bid Manager:

• Manage bids and proposals throughout the full lifecycle, from opportunity identification to final submission.
• Coordinate contributions from technical teams, subject matter experts, business development and senior stakeholders.
• Write and edit high-quality, persuasive and compliant proposal responses.
• Develop and embed clear win themes and differentiators throughout all submissions.
• Translate complex technical and engineering solutions into clear, customer-focused content.
• Review and challenge proposal content to improve clarity, consistency and quality.
• Manage bid schedules, review gates, deadlines and stakeholder input to keep bids on track.
• Support strategic growth across Defence, CNI and other regulated markets by securing major competitive wins.

Below is a list of Key Skills required for a Bid Manager, however you will not be expected to have everything:

• Proven bid management, proposal management or bid writing experience in technically complex environments.
• Experience supporting bids within the MOD or wider Defence sector — this is essential.
• Strong understanding of the full bid and proposal lifecycle from capture to submission.
• Experience working directly with technical, engineering and subject matter expert teams.
• Ability to interpret customer requirements and scoring criteria and structure responses accordingly.
• Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to make complex technical content accessible.
• Experience working within regulated or security-conscious environments.
• Background supporting genuine project or programme delivery environments.

The client would also like to see some of the below, but this is not essential:

• Current or previous SC or DV clearance is advantageous, though security clearance can be sponsored.
• Experience within Land or Air Defence domains would be particularly beneficial.
• Previous experience supporting the Home Office, Central Government or Critical National Infrastructure programmes.
• Knowledge or experience relating to UAS, drones or uncrewed/unattended vehicle technologies.
• Exposure to data architecture or data-led programmes.
• Experience working within the nuclear sector.

Our client is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcomes applications from all backgrounds.

Part-time opportunities/flexible working is available to suit individual needs.

You will be required to hold a minimum of DV Clearance. If you do not hold an active DV Clearance, please familiarise yourself with the vetting process before applying.