Role: Programme & Bid Manager (Defence) Location: North London Job Type: Perm, Hybrid, Full time Salary: Up to £70,000 We are seeking an experienced Senior Programme & Bid Manager to lead a high-performing team responsible for delivering complex, high-value programmes and managing major bids from opportunity through to contract award and into delivery. This is a senior leadership role with responsibility for portfolio performance, governance, and execution across multiple programmes and concurrent bids within a fast-paced, regulated environment. Key Responsibilities Lead and develop a team of Programme Managers and a Bid Manager Own the health and performance of the programme and bid portfolio Oversee end-to-end bid activity through to contract award and delivery handover Ensure strong programme governance (cost, schedule, risk, change, benefits) Balance priorities and resources across bids and live programmes Provide reporting and insight to senior leadership and governance forums Drive commercial, contractual, and risk management excellence Manage senior stakeholder and customer relationships Support continuous improvement and effective bid-to-delivery transition What we’re looking for Proven leadership in programme and/or bid management in complex environments Strong track record delivering major programmes and leading bids end-to-end Experience in matrix organisations with senior stakeholder engagement Strong commercial, governance, and risk management capability Defence or other highly regulated industry experience desirable Professional PM qualifications (APM, MSP, PRINCE2, PMP, etc.) advantageous Benefits Competitive salary Hybrid and flexi working Career progression High-impact work involvement 25 days holiday BH