What You'll Do
Join our collaborative team and support the delivery of bids across the UK defence sector. As our new B2B Bid Lead, you'll play a key role in managing documentation, coordinating stakeholders, and ensuring timely submissions for high-impact proposals.
* Support bid activities from Expression of Interest to Invitation to Tender
* Coordinate inputs from technical, legal, commercial, and business development teams
* Assist in drafting and formatting proposal documents
* Track deadlines and ensure compliance with submission requirements
* Maintain bid library and support continuous improvement initiatives
* Work closely with the team on compliance, governance, scheduling, and documentation
* Engage with key contributors with work split by business area
* Participate in bid/no-bid meetings and support strategy and resource assessments
* Ensure early attention to client stipulations and support structured timelines for larger bids
* Support reviews including pricing, peer/gold content checks, and final compliance
What We're Looking for
* 1–3 years’ experience in bid coordination, proposal support, or project administration
* Experience supporting bids in the UK defence or public sector
* Strong organisational and communication skills
* Familiarity with procurement portals (e.g. CDP, JOSCAR) is a plus
* Basic understanding of UK Procurement Regulations (PA23)
* Eligibility for UK Security Clearance (mandatory)
* Candidates with backgrounds in construction or consultancy are welcome
* Strong admin and deadline management skills (e.g. office managers)
* Proactive compliance checking and attention to detail
* APMP Foundation certification is desirable but not essential
Additional Information
* This role is open to candidates across the UK
* Working Pattern includes shorter days on a Friday (08:15-17:15 Mon-Thu, 08:15-12:45 Fri) and working-from-home contracts considered
* Security clearance eligibility will be required
Why RINA?
We care about your career, your wellbeing, and your future. At RINA, we offer:
* Generous Holiday Entitlement: 25 days + bank holidays, with an option to buy 5 more
* Flexible Working: Smarter Working Policy to support work-life balance
* Family Support: Paid parental leave and healthcare cover (with options for dependents)
* Professional Development: Funding for Chartership, training, and memberships
* Inclusive Culture: We celebrate diversity and foster a supportive environment
* Additional Benefits: 6% matched pension, Octopus car scheme, life assurance, bonuses, and more
* STEM Advocacy: 4 half-days of paid leave for STEM Ambassador work
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RINA is a multinational company providing a wide range of services in the energy, marine, certification, infrastructure & mobility, industry, research & development sectors. Our business model covers the full process of project development, from concept to completion.
At RINA, we endeavor to create a work environment where every single person is valued and encouraged to develop new ideas. We provide equal employment opportunities and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected and safe from discrimination or harassment of any kind. We are also compliant to the Italian Law n. 68/99.
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