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Senior Bid Manager, Bolton, Greater Manchester
Client: Thales
Location: Bolton, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Views: 2
Posted: 04.06.2025
Expiry Date: 19.07.2025
Job Description:
Job title: Senior Bid Manager
Location: Belfast (hybrid working – 3 days in the office, 2 days at home)
Hours: Full-time or part-time opportunities available
Are you a positive, motivated individual with excellent interpersonal skills? Do you enjoy leading bid teams and developing compelling proposals? If so, this role could be for you.
What the role offers:
* Dynamic, fast-paced environment
* High-tech projects
* Teamwork and individual tasks
Core Benefits:
* Competitive salary and benefits
* Performance bonus
* Half-day Fridays (usually until 13:00)
* 28 days annual leave + bank holidays + opportunity to buy up to 40 hours/year
* 24 hours paid volunteering
* Life cover
* Employee Assistance Program and mental wellbeing app
* Discount shopping schemes
This role involves managing bids, leading bid teams, and ensuring successful proposal delivery. It requires strong stakeholder management, commercial awareness, and bid management skills.
Key responsibilities include:
* Structuring and governing the bid process
* Shaping solutions for compelling offers
* Managing relationships with clients and partners
* Leading multi-disciplinary bid teams
* Maximizing business opportunities
* Preparing prequalification responses
* Leading bid kick-off meetings and overseeing proposal creation
About You:
Ideal candidates will have:
* Proven success in managing bids in relevant sectors (defence, engineering, IT, etc.)
* Experience with large, complex bids
* Full bid lifecycle management skills
* Knowledge of commercial and financial aspects
* Familiarity with industry standards like Shipley Capture Bench
* Leadership and negotiation skills
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