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Bid Manager - Defence & Security, united kingdom
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Client:
Barclay Meade
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Other
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EU work permit required:
Yes
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Job Views:
2
Posted:
15.07.2025
Expiry Date:
29.08.2025
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Job Description:
Join a fast-paced, mission-driven team working at the forefront of Defence & Security innovation.
Our client is looking to recruit an experienced Bid Manager to lead and coordinate our bidding activities across the Defence & Security sector. This is a high-impact, customer-facing role, working closely with internal sales, engineering, and legal teams to manage the complete bid lifecycle - from qualification to contract award.
Join a fast-paced, mission-driven team working at the forefront of Defence & Security innovation.
Our client is looking to recruit an experienced Bid Manager to lead and coordinate our bidding activities across the Defence & Security sector. This is a high-impact, customer-facing role, working closely with internal sales, engineering, and legal teams to manage the complete bid lifecycle - from qualification to contract award.
What You'll Do
* Manage and coordinate all phases of the bid process - from opportunity identification to proposal submission and contract finalisation.
* Lead bid planning and review meetings, assigning tasks, setting timelines, and driving key deliverables.
* Collaborate across departments including Engineering, the CTO Office, Legal, and Project Management to gather input and ensure high-quality submissions.
* Develop compelling and compliant bid content aligned with customer requirements, including project plans and supporting documentation.
* Lead the completion of supplier onboarding questionnaires.
* Monitor and manage relevant government frameworks to identify new bidding opportunities.
* Own and maintain the CRM system (Hubspot), including reporting against monthly sales targets.
* Facilitate legal review processes by preparing relevant bid documentation.
* Support the management of subcontractors in collaborative bid scenarios.
* Accept successful orders and ensure a smooth handover to project managers.
What We're Looking For
* Proven experience in bid management within the Defence and Security sector.
* Strong background in technical services bidding and government procurement.
* Degree in Electronics, Physics, or a related discipline.
* Skilled in producing high-quality technical and commercial proposal documents.
* Strong interpersonal skills with experience in client engagement.
* High energy, self-starting attitude and the ability to thrive in fast-paced, high-stakes environments.
* Comfortable managing complexity, ambiguity, and competing priorities.
Why Join?
* Be part of a collaborative and purpose-driven team that delivers cutting-edge solutions to Defence & Security clients.
* Enjoy a flexible hybrid working environment - with a target of 3 days a week in the office.
* Play a key role in shaping the bid strategy and winning high-value, mission-critical work.
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