Overview
Are you an experienced Proposal / Bid Manager with a proven track record of leading successful, high-value bids? Do you thrive in complex, technical environments and enjoy managing cross-functional teams to deliver compelling, commercially competitive proposals?
Role
As Proposal Manager, you will be responsible for:
* Leading and mentoring a team of proposal specialists to deliver high-quality, competitive bids.
* Managing the full end-to-end proposal process, from bid initiation through to submission and post-bid reviews.
* Driving pricing strategy, ensuring commercial competitiveness while safeguarding profitability.
* Coordinating input from sales, engineering, operations, legal, and finance to shape winning proposals.
* Building strong relationships with internal stakeholders, clients, partners, and subcontractors.
* Driving continuous improvement in proposal quality, efficiency, and win rates.
About You
We\'re looking for candidates who can demonstrate:
* Proven experience in proposal or bid management, ideally within defence, engineering, or other complex project environments.
* A strong track record of winning large and complex bids.
* Excellent leadership and stakeholder management skills.
* Strong commercial awareness with proven pricing and financial acumen.
* Clear, confident communication skills - both written and verbal.
Desirable (but not essential)
* Degree-level qualification.
* Experience bidding to UK and overseas defence clients.
* Familiarity with MS Project or other project management tools.
Why Apply?
This role offers the chance to join a forward-thinking global organisation that values collaboration, innovation, and personal ownership. You\'ll be working on projects that directly contribute to advancing technology in a highly specialised sector, with genuine opportunities to develop your career.
Salary & Benefits: Competitive package, hybrid working, career development and training opportunities, plus the chance to work on cutting-edge international projects.
If you are an experienced Proposal Manager or Bid Manager looking for your next challenge, please apply today to discuss this opportunity in confidence.
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